Samira vs Smolder ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Smolder

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on blocking Smolder's poke (W) and timing your engage after support CC.
Samira wins short trades with support setup and punishes Smolder stepping up for (Q) stacks.
Smolder benefits from stable waves to stack (Q) safely; deny this by forcing fights and crashing waves.

Trading pattern

Only trade after blocking (W) poke with (W) to reduce his burst and poke threat.
Punish Smolder's last-hit animations when he stands near minions, but only if enemy support can't counter-trade.
Avoid dashing in before your support's CC or after wasting (W), as Smolder can punish your short range.

Danger windows

(W) poke is dangerous when you stand grouped near minions or without (W) to block.
Avoid engaging when (E) is up, as he can reposition or escape your all-in.
Respect enemy support presence in brush or river, as they can follow up instantly on your dash engage.

Early game

Use first three waves to hold wave near your side, denying Smolder safe (Q) stacks.
Punish Smolder's last-hit attempts on low-health caster minions if enemy support can't punish.
Track enemy support position to know when (W) can block Smolder's poke and enable your engage.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks strong all-in potential; wait for allied CC to stack Style and channel safely.
First completed damage item increases your all-in damage and reset threat, forcing Smolder to respect trades.
(Q) stack thresholds increase his poke; pressure him before he reaches these to deny scaling.

Win conditions

Convert support engage into kills by stacking Style and resetting with (E) on low-health targets.
Use health leads from successful trades to crash waves and take turret plates for gold advantage.
Deny Smolder safe (Q) stacks by forcing fights and controlling wave state to set up dragon and teamfight pressure.