Zed vs Smolder Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
This page breaks down the Zed vs Smolder matchup in League of Legends in the Mid role, using current ranked statistics. Across 117 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Zed wins 66.7% of the time against Smolder. That puts the matchup in Zed’s favor — the win rate sits above break-even, making Smolder one of the targets Zed punishes most reliably.
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 Zed build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
Yes — Zed holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Zed wins 66.7% of the recorded games.
66.7% from Zed's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
117 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Zed build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Zed build page.