NerfADCSmolder
Smolder has received nerfs to his passive damage.
Confidence:medium
For whom:
players using Smolderteams facing Smolder
Summary & Impact
Nerfed passive damage may reduce overall damage output.
Shift towards critical strike builds could alter playstyle.
Detailed Patch Notes
Passive - Dragon Practice
Bonus Magic Damage on Q: 40% * (1 + (Crit Chance *.5 * (1 + Bonus Crit Damage)) of Passive stacks (60% at 100% Crit, 66% if you have IE) ⇒ 25% * (1 + (Crit Chance * 1.2 * (1 + Bonus Crit Damage)) of Passive stacks
Bonus Magic Damage on E: 12% of Passive stacks ⇒ 8% * (1 + (Crit Chance * .6 * (1 + Bonus Crit Damage)) of Passive stacks
Official Patch Notes Evidence
Changes
“we are hopeful this will be the last one we need to do.”
Changes
“Included in these changes are a continuation of the latest nerf's push towards bringing him back into primarily critical strike builds”
What It Means
Bot Lane
Nerfed passive damage may reduce overall damage output.
Mid Lane
Nerfed passive damage may reduce overall damage output.
Change History
Smolder’s full patch historyPatch 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.
NerfPatch 25.10Smolder's damage has been increased for both Q and E abilities.
Buff
