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Smolder vs Veigar ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Veigar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking versus Veigar's immobility and cage threat.
Smolder wins extended trades with poke and execute, Veigar threatens short trades with (E) stun.
Prioritize wave states that allow last-hitting without stepping into (E) range or poke angles.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Veigar during last-hit animations if enemy support can't punish.
Use (W) poke when Veigar groups near minions to pressure his low mobility.
Avoid trading when (E) is up and your (E) is down to prevent getting stunned and engaged on.

Danger windows

Respect (E) cage cooldown; avoid stepping forward when it is available.
Beware of Veigar's level 6 (R) burst if caught low or trapped by (E).
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow your engage.

Early game

Use first three waves to stack (Q) safely behind minions, avoiding (E) setup.
Punish Veigar's last-hit attempts on caster minions when his support can't zone.
Keep wave near your side to reduce Veigar's cage angles and limit his poke.

Power spikes

Prioritize hitting (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute pressure in lane.
Level 6 (R) allows swinging low-health fights and punishing Veigar's all-in attempts.
After Veigar's first mage item, increase lane pressure while tracking his (E) cooldown.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into CS leads and plate damage by crashing waves near turret.
Use (R) to heal and turn low-health trades into lane dominance or forced recalls.
Translate lane priority into dragon vision and teamfight DPS windows through poke and execute scaling.

Tip: For Smolder vs Veigar, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup