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Patch 26.20Arena trios · updated Oct 7, 2026

Smolder Arena Build

Smolder, the Fiery Fledgling, is a ranged marksman and mage champion. In fights Smolder is a fragile champion who deals physical damage from long range poke. Here are the augments Smolder players take most, the Prismatic items worth grabbing and the core build on patch 26.20.

Arena tier
Strong, reliable picks
Smolder games this patch
28,039
Skill max
QWE

Quick Answer for Patch 26.20

  1. Vulnerability

    Gold

    Your Item and damage over time effects can Critically Strike. Gain 25% Crit chance.

  2. It's Critical

    Gold

    Gain 50% Crit chance.

  3. Jeweled Gauntlet

    Prismatic

    Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain Crit Chance.

In game, Hexgate puts a badge under every augment card you are offered, with how often Smolder players take it.

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Based on 28,039 Smolder games in Arena on patch 26.20. Augments and items are ordered by how often Smolder players take them; the bars compare each one with the most taken.

Best Augments for Smolder by Rarity

Augment offers come in Silver, Gold and Prismatic. These are the cards Smolder players take most at each rarity, most taken first.

Prismatic augments

  1. Jeweled Gauntlet
  2. Mystic Punch
  3. Scopiest Weapons
  4. Trueshot Prodigy

Gold augments

  1. Vulnerability
  2. It's Critical
  3. Soul Siphon

Silver augments

  1. Tank It Or Leave It
  2. escAPADe

Best Prismatic Items for Smolder

The Prismatic items Smolder players pick most often from the offer, most picked first.

  1. Sword of the Divine
  2. Hamstringer
  3. Divine Sunderer
  4. Diamond-Tipped Spear
  5. Galeforce
  6. Duskblade of Draktharr

Smolder Arena Build

Boots to start, then the items Smolder players build most often in Arena, most built first. Adapt the order to the lobby: every other team is an opponent.

Starting boots

  • Ionian Boots of Lucidity
  • Gluttonous Greaves

Core items

  1. Infinity Edge
  2. Mortal Reminder
  3. Bloodthirster
  4. Lord Dominik's Regards
  5. Rapid Firecannon
  6. The Collector

Smolder Skill Order

The order Smolder players level their abilities in most often: max Super Scorcher Breath (Q) first, then Achooo! (W), and take MMOOOMMMM! (R) whenever you can.

  1. QSuper Scorcher Breath
  2. WAchooo!
  3. EFlap, Flap, Flap
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FAQ

What are the best augments for Smolder in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Smolder players take Vulnerability, It's Critical and Jeweled Gauntlet most often.

What is the best Prismatic item for Smolder?

The Prismatic items Smolder players pick most are Sword of the Divine, Hamstringer and Divine Sunderer.

What should Smolder build in Arena?

Start with Ionian Boots of Lucidity, then the items Smolder players build most: Infinity Edge, Mortal Reminder and Bloodthirster. Adapt the rest to the lobby.

What is the best skill order for Smolder in Arena?

Max Super Scorcher Breath (Q) first, then Achooo! (W), and level MMOOOMMMM! (R) whenever you can.

Is Smolder good in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Smolder is A tier in the Arena tier list: strong, reliable picks.

More A Tier Champions

Arena tier list for all champions · Smolder in ARAM Mayhem

Champion names, art, items and abilities: Riot Games Data Dragon. Augment names, art and text: the game files. Hexgate is not endorsed by Riot Games.