NerfADCSmolder
Smolder received several nerfs, including reduced damage and increased cooldowns.
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Summary & Impact
Reduced Q fireball scaling.
Increased W cooldown.
Detailed Patch Notes
Q
Fireballs at 125 Stacks: 2 (+1 per 100 Dragon Patience Stacks) ⇒ 1 (+1 per 67 Dragon Patience Stacks)
W
Cooldown: 13/12.5/12/11.5/11 seconds ⇒ 14/13/12/11/10 seconds
Initial Physical Damage: 70/90/110/130/150 (+25% AD) (+35% AP) ⇒ 50/80/110/140/170 (+25% AD) (+20% AP)
Explosion Physical Damage: 25/40/55/70/85 (+65% AP) ⇒ 25/40/55/70/85 (+25% bonus AD) (+80% AP)
Official Patch Notes Evidence
Changes
“Q additional fireball scaling decreased, now stacks if a targeted minion dies while Q is mid-flight.”
Changes
“W cooldown adjusted, initial damage decreased, explosion damage increased.”
Changes
“R will continue to cast when Smolder dies.”
What It Means
Bot Lane
Reduced Q fireball scaling.
Mid Lane
Reduced Q fireball scaling.
Change History
Smolder’s full patch historyPatch 26.11Smolder has received nerfs to his passive damage.
NerfPatch 26.10Smolder has received several nerfs to his abilities and base stats.
NerfPatch 26.2Smolder's armor growth has been reduced.
NerfPatch 26.1Reduced crit scaling on Q ability.
NerfPatch 25.11Smolder's base armor and health regeneration have been reduced.
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