Smolder vs Corki ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Corki

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking and punishing Corki's predictable CS paths with (W).
Smolder wins extended trades and scaling, Corki pressures with poke and mid-game rockets.
Hold stable waves near your side to secure (Q) stacks and avoid Corki's poke angles.

Trading pattern

Punish Corki's last-hit attempts only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back or zone.
Use (W) poke when Corki stands near grouped minions or predictable CS paths.
Avoid trading when (E) is down as (W) reposition and (R) poke become more threatening.

Danger windows

(W) dash availability creates all-in threat; avoid stepping forward when it's up.
Corki's stocked (R) rockets punish stepping up for CS before objectives; respect this poke window.
Enemy support controlling brush or threat zone negates safe last-hit punish; back off then.

Early game

Use first three waves to last-hit with (Q) stacks without stepping into (Q) or (R) poke range.
Avoid pushing early to reduce (W) dash windows and support engage angles.
Track Corki's support position to decide if last-hit punishment is safe or too risky.

Power spikes

Prioritize hitting (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute pressure on Corki.
At level 6, use (R) to swing low-health trades and punish Corki's all-in attempts.
Respect Corki's first item spike by avoiding extended trades and holding (E) for escape.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into CS leads and item spikes before Corki's poke scales.
Use (R) to protect waves and force Corki into unfavorable recalls or low-health states.
Leverage scaling and execute pressure to control dragon setups and teamfight DPS positioning.