Smolder vs Sivir ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Sivir

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking versus Sivir's waveclear and (E) timing.
Smolder wins extended trades by reaching (Q) poke thresholds; Sivir controls wave with (W) and (E).
Prioritize scaling through controlled waves where you can punish Sivir's last-hit paths with (W).

Trading pattern

Punish Sivir when she last-hits near minions with (W) splash if enemy support can't counter.
Avoid trades when (E) is up, as it negates your key poke and wastes your cooldowns.
Use (Q) stacks to poke safely when Sivir groups near wave, but save (E) for escape over terrain engage.

Danger windows

(E) blocks your primary poke, making trades costly; avoid engaging when it's available.
Watch for (R) team speed boost enabling support engages; avoid stepping forward without vision or support.
Be cautious when (E) is down but enemy support controls brush or engage zones, limiting safe punish windows.

Early game

Use first three waves to stack (Q) on low-health minions without overextending into engage range.
Avoid early level 2 trades unless your support can peel; (E) blocks key poke.
Hold wave midline to reduce Sivir's dash angles and limit (W) poke from (W).

Power spikes

Each (Q) stack threshold increases poke and execute, turning lane pressure in your favor; prioritize safe stacking.
Level 6 (R) enables healing and burst damage swings; use it to punish Sivir's all-in attempts or protect stacks.
Avoid extended fights before (Q) thresholds; post-spike, you can outtrade Sivir's shorter range and waveclear.

Win conditions

Convert (Q) stack leads into wave crashes to force Sivir under turret and deny plates.
Use poke and execute pressure post-level 6 (R) to secure dragon setup with your team.
Scale into late game where your mixed damage and healing outvalue Sivir's waveclear and teamfight utility.