Smolder vs Ezreal ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Ezreal

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking versus Ezreal's poke and (E) repositioning.
Smolder wins extended trades and scaling, Ezreal controls short trades and wave access early.
Prioritize stable waves where you can last-hit with (Q) without stepping into (Q) poke range.

Trading pattern

Hit Ezreal during last-hit animations when he steps out of minion cover, only if enemy support can't trade back.
Use (W) poke on Ezreal when he groups near minions for last hits to maximize splash damage.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, or if (E) is available to escape.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) is up, as he can reposition or escape your engage.
Respect enemy support's engage cooldowns that enable follow-up after (Q) poke.
Beware when (Q) lands repeatedly without minion block, as it softens you for enemy trades.

Early game

Use the first three waves to safely stack (Q) on minions without overextending into (Q) poke.
Punish Ezreal stepping out for caster minions only if enemy support cannot immediately punish.
Hold (E) to escape (E) engage or reposition, avoid using it early without support cover.

Power spikes

At early (Q) stack thresholds, your poke and execute pressure force Ezreal to respect your range.
Level 6 (R) swings low-health fights; use it to punish Ezreal's commits or protect your (Q) stacks.
Ezreal's first item spike increases his poke; stand behind minions and punish him if (E) is used aggressively.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into item spikes, then use (W) and (R) to pressure Ezreal under turret.
Crash waves after punishing Ezreal's last-hit attempts to deny plates and force recalls.
Use poke and execute pressure to secure dragon setup and teamfight DPS access in mid to late game.