Tristana vs Smolder
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior auto attack range and E burst damage, but Smolder can poke safely with Q.
- At level 6, you have kill pressure with W-E-R combo while Smolder's R provides strong waveclear and poke but less all-in potential.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves using W aggressively to gap close, landing E for the explosive charge stack, then auto attacking to build charges before using R to finish or disengage.
- Always ensure you have minions to reset W cooldown or an escape route planned since you're committing heavily.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively early to deny Smolder's Q stacking and force him under tower where he struggles to last hit.
- Use your superior waveclear with E to create roam timers or recall advantages before Smolder scales.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't W forward without vision or escape plans since you're extremely vulnerable to ganks with no mobility spell available.
- Avoid extended trades where Smolder can kite you with Q spam and superior sustain from his passive healing.
Created on 11/27/2025
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