MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Smolder
What is Ryze's win rate vs Smolder?
In Top, Ryze wins 61% against Smolder across 33 observed ranked games.
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 Ryze ahead by 610 gold.
Ryze at 15:00
- Gold: +610
- CS: +12
- XP: +393
Typical gap to Smolder, from 33 games that reached 15:00.
How to beat Smolder as Ryze
The median first death in this lane comes at 9:12; the level 6 spike lands around 5:25. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Ryze build in Top?
The most-finished Ryze core is Rod of Ages, Archangel's Staff, Actualizer: 56.4% across 2,288 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 Rod of Ages (5,195 games).
Skill plan: Ryze players max Q first and take E at level 1.