Smolder vs Ashe ADC Matchup

Smolder ADC wins 51.6% of 4,045 Low Elo games against Ashe ADC, -0.2 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Smolder

Keep the wave near your tower, farm safely, and avoid short trades that let Ashe's slows turn one exchange into a longer chase.

In teamfights, look for angles to hit multiple enemies with Super Scorcher Breath(W) and Achooo!(Q) instead of taking an isolated 1v1 with Ashe.

Smolder can contribute more in a teamfight by using Super Scorcher Breath(W) and Achooo!(Q) on grouped enemies than by trying to duel Ashe alone.

Ashe's range and slows from Frost Shot(P) and Volley(W) make short trades risky for Smolder because she can keep chasing after he commits.

These notes come from r/SmolderMains, checked against the champions' abilities.