MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Fizz vs Smolder
Fizz vs Smolder in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 298 ranked games in Mid, Fizz beats Smolder in 61% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Fizz ahead by 1,042 gold.
Fizz at 15:00
- Gold: +1,042
- CS: +1
- XP: +443
Typical gap to Smolder, from 297 games that reached 15:00.
Does Fizz counter Smolder?
On the count, yes. Fizz takes 61% of 298 ranked Mid games against Smolder. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Fizz wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Fizz game plan against Smolder
With a gold lead at 10:00, Fizz wins 66% of 217 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 49% over 81.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 66% | 217 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 49% | 81 |
| First blood | 64% | 207 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 66% | 197 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 68% | 145 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 66% | 77 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 6:10 and level 6 lands around 5:28. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Fizz in Mid: the items that actually get built
Into Smolder specifically, Fizz finishes Lich Bane first most often: 59.6% over 89 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Fizz core is Lich Bane, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap: 56.1% across 3,296 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Lich Bane (20,623 games).
Skill plan: Fizz players max E first and take E at level 1.