In his latest video, Vars dives into the world of League of Legends to discuss the newest champion, Smolder. With a focus on whether Smolder is a perfectly designed character or a victim of the ‘200 years’ meme, Vars takes a deep dive into the champion’s abilities and playstyle.
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Key Takeaways:
- Smolder brings a refreshing change to the ADC role, with a focus on traditional marksmen gameplay.
- His Q ability, Super Scorcher Breath, offers increased wave clear and damage potential.
- Smolder’s W ability, Scorching Missile, provides neutral poke damage and the potential for stacked damage in team fights.
- His ultimate, Dragon’s Roar, is a powerful AoE damage ability that can impact team fights.
Smolder: A Traditional Marksman in a Modern Age
In his video, Vars discusses how Smolder bucks the trend of recent ADC releases by embracing the traditional playstyle of marksmen. With his abilities reminiscent of classic marksmen like Caitlyn and Jinx, Smolder offers players a return to the more straightforward style of ADC gameplay.
The Power of Super Scorcher Breath
Vars delves into Smolder’s Q ability, Super Scorcher Breath, which grants him increased wave clear and damage potential. With the ability to deal bonus magic damage and execute low health enemies, Super Scorcher Breath becomes a key tool in Smolder’s kit.
Scorching Missile: A Neutral Poke Tool
Smolder’s W ability, Scorching Missile, allows him to poke and slow enemies. Vars discusses the potential for stacked damage with this ability, as each champion hit creates a small explosion. This ability adds extra damage potential in team fights when utilized correctly.
Dragon’s Roar: The Ultimate Team Fight Ability
Smolder’s ultimate ability, Dragon’s Roar, is a powerful AoE damage ability that damages enemies and heals Smolder within its line of fire. Vars examines the potential impact of this ability in team fights and discusses how it contributes to Smolder’s identity as a hyper carry.
