Smolder is a bot lane carry with a 51% win rate in Emerald+ ranked games. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Core Build

• First Item: Essence Reaver
• Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Core Items: Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon, Lord Dominik's Regards, Bloodthirster

Runes

• Primary: Fleet Footwork, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Gathering Storm, Transcendence
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health

Summoner Spells

• Flash
• Barrier

Skill Order Q > W > E

Strong Against:

• Kai'Sa (54.3% WR)
• Mel (53.4% WR)
• Kalista (53.3% WR)
• Samira (52.3% WR)
• Vayne (51.1% WR)

Weak Against:

• Kog'Maw (34.2% WR)
• Nilah (36.4% WR)
• Yasuo (36.8% WR)
• Aphelios (38.4% WR)
• Jinx (42.0% WR)

Best Supports:

• Nami (52.3% WR)
• Thresh (50.2% WR)
• Karma (47.2% WR)

Key Tips:

• Use W carefully when enemy CC is up
• Prioritize early level 2 advantage
• Trade frequently to stack passive for Q upgrade
• Take E at level 2 for all-in potential

Alternative Build Options:

• Arcane Comet build with Essence Reaver core (48.9% WR)
• Trinity Force into Manamune build (43.4% WR)
• Press the Attack build with Infinity Edge (53.4% WR)

Adjust your build based on team compositions and matchups, particularly considering defensive items when needed.

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