Who wins Aphelios vs Smolder Bot Lane in Patch 16.5?

In Patch 16.5 Emerald+ ranked games, Aphelios has a 49.0% win rate and Smolder has a 51.5% win rate in Bot Lane. Smolder has the statistical edge with a 2.5% win rate advantage.

What is the best build for Aphelios against Smolder?

The optimal Aphelios build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Domination secondary.

What is the best build for Smolder against Aphelios?

The optimal Smolder build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Domination secondary.

How do I play the Aphelios vs Smolder matchup?

Use Meridian Zero's matchup analysis tool for detailed trading patterns, power spike windows, and win conditions for Aphelios vs Smolder in Bot Lane. Both champions' optimal builds, runes, and skill orders are shown on this page.

Aphelios vs Smolder Bot Lane

Patch 16.5 · Emerald+ Ranked · Meridian Zero Data

In the Aphelios vs Smolder Bot Lane matchup on Patch 16.5, Aphelios has a 49.0% win rate (B tier) while Smolder has a 51.5% win rate (S+ tier) in Emerald+ ranked games. Smolder has the statistical edge with a 2.5% win rate advantage. Below are the optimal builds, runes, and skill orders for both champions in this matchup, sourced from OP.GG Emerald+ data.

Source: OP.GG Emerald+ ranked data, Patch 16.5 · Last updated: March 2026 · Meridian Zero Analytics

Aphelios

B Tier 49.0% WR

StartDoran's BladeHealth Potion

CoreInfinity EdgePhantom DancerBloodthirster

BootsBerserker's Greaves

SpellsFlashHeal

SkillsQ > W > E

KeystoneLethal Tempo

PrimaryPrecision

SecondaryDomination

Smolder

S+ Tier 51.5% WR