MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Smolder vs Trundle
What is Smolder's win rate vs Trundle?
In Top, Smolder wins 52% against Trundle across 31 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Smolder behind by 480 gold.
How to beat Trundle as Smolder
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:30; the level 6 spike lands around 5:34. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Smolder build in Top?
The most-finished Smolder core is Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon: 54.9% across 357 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Essence Reaver (2,629 games).
Skill plan: Smolder players max Q first and take Q at level 1.