ADC Smolder Build

ADC Smolder Build.

ADC Smolder build with runes and items. ADC Smolder guide offers in-depth how-to play, skill order and tips. Play ADC Smolder build in League of Legends Patch 26.5!

Author: Wrekah

TLDR

Starting items
Pickaxe should be final item in your build.
Long Sword should be final item in your build.
Quick Skill Order
Smolder ability Super Scorcher Breath should be leveled first.
Q
Smolder ability Achooo! should be leveled second.
W
Smolder ability Flap, Flap, Flap should be leveled third.
E
Final items
Berserker's Greaves should be final item in your build.
Infinity Edge should be final item in your build.
Statikk Shiv should be final item in your build.
Lord Dominik's Regards should be final item in your build.
The Collector should be final item in your build.
Rapid Firecannon should be final item in your build.
Quick Runes
Major rune Press the Attack from Precision tree.
Minor rune Domination.
Summoner spells
Pick Ghost as your Summoner Spell.
Pick Flash as your Summoner Spell.

ADC Smolder Runes

Precision
Precision major tree Press the Attack rune.
Precision major tree Lethal Tempo rune.
Precision major tree Fleet Footwork rune.
Precision major tree Conqueror rune.
Precision major tree Absorb Life rune.
Precision major tree Triumph rune.
Precision major tree Presence of Mind rune.
Precision major tree Legend: Alacrity rune.
Precision major tree Legend: Haste rune.
Precision major tree Legend: Bloodline rune.
Precision major tree Coup de Grace rune.
Precision major tree Cut Down rune.
Precision major tree Last Stand rune.
Domination
Domination minor tree Cheap Shot rune.
Domination minor tree Taste of Blood rune.
Domination minor tree Sudden Impact rune.
Domination minor tree Sixth Sense rune.
Domination minor tree Grisly Mementos rune.
Domination minor tree Deep Ward rune.
Domination minor tree Treasure Hunter rune.
Domination minor tree Relentless Hunter rune.
Domination minor tree Ultimate Hunter rune.
Passive
Passive tree Adaptive Force rune (+9 Adaptive Force).
Passive tree Attack Speed rune (+10% Attack Speed).
Passive tree Ability Haste rune (+8 Ability Haste).
Passive tree Adaptive Force rune (+9 Adaptive Force).
Passive tree Move Speed rune (+2 Movement Speed).
Passive tree Health Scaling rune (+10-180 Health (based on level)).
Passive tree Health rune (+65 Health).
Passive tree Tenacity And Slow Resist rune (+10 Tenacity and Slow Resist).
Passive tree Health Scaling rune (+10-180 Health (based on level)).

Optional Summoner Spells

Exhaust

Exhaust

Defensive option. Exhaust for peeling against enemy divers and assassins and protecting yourself.

Heal

Heal

Classic ADC option. Gives you and a teammate a burst of movement speed and health in clutch moments.

Cleanse

Cleanse

Underrated, not super easy to use, requires skill and getting used to it, but very good option. It is blessing if you pick it blindly against heavy CC comps. Frees you from disables and exhaust to keep you dealing damage.

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How it works

  1. You build 100% crit, lots of AD, and attack speed to melt the enemy team.
  2. ADC Smolder is a late-game scaling powerhouse.
  3. Your goal is to become the primary carry for your team.

How to play

ADC Smolder

  1. Your Super Scorcher Breath (Q) applies both On-hit and Spell Effects.
  2. With Super Scorcher Breath (Q) stacked, you will be applying On-Hit and Spell Effects in AOE!
  3. Your Super Scorcher Breath (Q) range is equal to auto attack range. Meaning items like Rapid Firecannon increases it.

Getting started

  1. Play carefully early on until you get some core items.
  2. Usually Statikk Shiv is good first item for waveclear.
  3. Don't rush Infinity Edge. It scales off of your other crit items, so usually go for it as your #2 or #3 item.

Adapting

  1. Adapt to the enemy team. If they have lots of tanks or start stacking Armor, prioritize Lord Dominik's Regards early.
  2. If you are facing heavy AP burst or assassins, items like Immortal Shieldbow or Maw of Malmortius can save your life.

Tips and Tricks

Champion

  1. Focus on getting Super Scorcher Breath (Q) stacks early on. Last hit minions (you can even ask your teammates) and use Super Scorcher Breath (Q) and Achooo! (W) on enemy champions to get stacks!
  2. Flap, Flap, Flap (E) is amazing ability in ARAM, it lets you reposition quickly, dodge skillshots or play aggressive. Do not waste it!

Riot

  1. Smolder has a vulnerable early game. Focus on passive stacking and staying alive to become a strong dragon later!
  2. Smolder relies on his team to keep him safe. Try to find allies who can help you against enemy threats.
  3. Smolder can do a lot of damage to areas of enemies. Look for attack opportunities where the enemies are close together.

Skill Order

  • Smolder [object Object] ability.
    Q
    Super Scorcher Breath
  • Smolder [object Object] ability.
    W
    Achooo!
  • Smolder [object Object] ability.
    E
    Flap, Flap, Flap
  • Smolder [object Object] ability.
    R
    MMOOOMMMM!

Items

Starting items
Pickaxe item.
Long Sword item.
Good AD items
The Collector item.
Bloodthirster item.
Get this as #2 or #3 item
Infinity Edge item.
Boots
Berserker's Greaves item.
For mana problems
Essence Reaver item.
Good AS items
Rapid Firecannon item.
Statikk Shiv item.
Phantom Dancer item.
Runaan's Hurricane item.
Guinsoo's Rageblade item.
Defensive items
Maw of Malmortius item.
Mercurial Scimitar item.
Immortal Shieldbow item.
Wit's End item.
Counter tanks
Blade of The Ruined King item.
Lord Dominik's Regards item.
Counter healing
Executioner's Calling item.
Mortal Reminder item.
Counter shielding
Serpent's Fang item.
For the last fight
Additional considerations for these items is advised!
Elixir of Iron item.
Elixir of Wrath item.
Example final build
Berserker's Greaves item.
Infinity Edge item.
Statikk Shiv item.
Lord Dominik's Regards item.
The Collector item.
Rapid Firecannon item.