Apheliosvs Samira
Aphelios vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Aphelios based on 19 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Samira matchup.
Aphelios Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aphelios performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Aphelios vs Samira Matchup?
Aphelios vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Samira matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 47.4%, giving Samira a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Samira is slightly favored, Aphelios can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Samira's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aphelios vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios20.0%
Samira80.0%Aphelios57.1%Samira42.9%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Samira must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Aphelios Runes Against Samira
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Samira in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aphelios's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.96% | 91 | 6.5 | 855 | 12,150 | 46.3% | 42.0% | |
| 57.35% | 68 | 6.9 | 972 | 13,499 | 54.8% | 59.5% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 6.3 | 893 | 13,385 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 6.6 | 843 | 12,168 | 46.4% | 52.8% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 7.0 | 864 | 12,400 | 65.0% | 30.4% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.9 | 1,015 | 13,921 | 31.6% | 60.9% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.3 | 807 | 11,929 | 41.7% | 57.9% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.8 | 964 | 12,907 | 53.9% | 56.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.7 | 902 | 11,853 | 25.0% | 46.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.7 | 929 | 14,327 | 42.9% | 56.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.9 | 854 | 12,712 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 886 | 12,942 | 70.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 843 | 12,993 | 45.5% | 44.4% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.4 | 973 | 13,457 | 71.4% | 41.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,076 | 16,348 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.0 | 1,193 | 15,637 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 848 | 14,166 | 100.0% | 27.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 1,030 | 16,103 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.9 | 1,046 | 12,508 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.0 | 822 | 12,810 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 924 | 11,806 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,190 | 15,737 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 873 | 12,875 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.2 | 913 | 11,165 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 807 | 12,392 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,279 | 12,420 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 528 | 8,215 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,012 | 18,065 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,166 | 15,528 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 829 | 15,329 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 733 | 13,218 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
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Aphelios vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Samira in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Aphelios vs Samira matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Aphelios do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Aphelios with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Samira players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Samira in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Samira matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Samira matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Samira?
The best Aphelios build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Samira?
The best Aphelios runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Samira?
No, Aphelios struggles against Samira with only a 47.4% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Samira?
When playing Aphelios against Samira, play cautiously and avoid Samira's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Samira in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.