Smolder vs Zed Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Smolder against Zed (Mid) is tracked here with real ranked data rather than theorycraft. Across 117 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Smolder wins 33.3% of the time against Zed. That places Zed among Smolder’s toughest opponents right now — the win rate sits clearly below the break-even line, which is exactly why this matchup is flagged as a counter.
When reading this matchup, weigh the sample size as much as the percentage — bigger samples mean the number is less likely to swing with the next patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Smolder build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Zed has the statistical edge. Smolder wins 33.3% of the recorded games.
33.3% from Smolder's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
117 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Smolder build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Smolder build page.