Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Lucianvs Samira

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Samira wins with a 53.4% win rate (+6.7%) over Lucian based on 193 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Lucian scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Samira matchup.

Lucian Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian 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.

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Samira - 46.6% win rateSamira(46.6%)
Lucian - 46.6% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
46.6% WR
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Samira vs Lucian matchup - 53.4% win rate
Samira
53.4% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Samira Matchup?

Samira wins the Lucian vs Samira matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 193
46.6%
Win Rate
53.4%
6.7
CS / min
6.5
910
DMG / min
918
13,146
Gold / game
14,146
176
Heal / min
286
442
DMG Mitigated / min
605
0.1
CC / min
0.1
37.6%
Early Game WR
62.4%
56.5%
Late Game WR
43.5%

Lucian vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 193 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.4% win rate compared to Lucian's 46.6%, giving Samira a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Lucian outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Lucian reaches their power spikes, while Lucian should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Samira leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lucian players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Samira overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lucian vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Lucian in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Lucian, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Lucian
6.5Samira
Lucian and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
910Lucian
918Samira
Damage output is virtually even between Lucian and Samira, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,146Lucian
14,146Samira
Samira generates a commanding 999 more gold per game than Lucian. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lucian should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Lucian
0.1Samira
Both Lucian and Samira provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
618Lucian
891Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Lucian, healing and mitigating 273 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lucian is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lucian, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
62.4%
+24.8% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian37.6%
Samira early game win rateSamira62.4%
Late Game
Lucian
56.5%
+13.0% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian56.5%
Samira late game win rateSamira43.5%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.4% win rate — a 24.8 percentage point lead over Lucian. This lopsided early game means Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.5% win rate — 13.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, 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 Lucian reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lucian 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 Lucian Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Lucian rune vs SamiraPresence of Mind - best Lucian rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Lucian rune vs SamiraCoup de Grace - best Lucian rune vs Samira
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs SamiraInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Lucian rune vs SamiraBiscuit Delivery - best Lucian rune vs Samira
58.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Lucian the best tools to compete against Samira in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Lucian'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 Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lucian matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.33%5916.886513,72841.6%48.2%
47.75%4716.887613,67046.7%48.6%
48.76%4457.092514,10846.3%50.8%
46.91%4086.688613,64643.2%50.0%
52.72%3497.196114,14852.8%52.7%
48.21%3367.190313,84345.3%50.5%
45.83%2897.094013,76746.7%45.0%
51.28%2746.889113,43247.8%54.7%
56.68%2186.887213,69459.3%53.9%
56.93%2027.292013,73357.0%56.8%
45.00%2007.094014,04150.5%40.0%
46.63%1936.791013,14637.6%56.5%
45.29%1717.390914,10843.6%46.7%
57.96%1587.196214,49763.0%53.6%
48.70%1547.292814,09349.2%48.3%
44.12%1366.887413,22637.5%51.6%
45.59%1367.392914,14640.4%49.4%
49.25%1346.980312,59351.5%47.0%
42.74%1266.786213,58349.2%36.5%
41.57%896.893113,06739.5%43.5%
38.64%897.085613,97743.9%34.0%
42.86%717.289313,11842.5%43.3%
53.03%677.395115,46952.2%53.5%
56.06%667.090613,59051.5%60.6%
45.31%647.084513,40648.6%41.4%
39.34%617.190215,17942.9%37.5%
43.40%536.996614,13136.0%50.0%
58.82%517.092315,32157.9%59.4%
56.10%416.688314,47038.9%69.6%
65.79%386.999413,79065.2%66.7%
64.52%316.681813,90661.5%66.7%
60.00%307.185013,57555.6%66.7%
54.55%227.193513,78352.9%60.0%
41.18%177.183213,42657.1%30.0%
38.46%147.61,15112,32236.4%50.0%
50.00%147.193016,51425.0%60.0%
42.86%146.51,07913,60333.3%50.0%
69.23%136.975814,106100.0%60.0%
45.45%137.11,16717,4330.0%55.6%
61.54%137.194912,77950.0%80.0%
33.33%126.976013,57125.0%37.5%
27.27%127.287711,86733.3%20.0%
50.00%126.784213,59366.7%33.3%
30.00%106.184612,61325.0%33.3%
62.50%87.71,02913,41450.0%75.0%
37.50%86.285613,70933.3%40.0%
28.57%77.685712,10533.3%0.0%
42.86%76.982611,85950.0%33.3%
57.14%76.793212,79133.3%75.0%
42.86%77.387711,66840.0%50.0%
14.29%76.078811,70033.3%0.0%
0.00%66.988410,9330.0%0.0%
16.67%65.386915,06950.0%0.0%
50.00%64.076112,71933.3%66.7%
50.00%66.582012,7280.0%75.0%
33.33%67.165512,34233.3%33.3%
40.00%57.382914,731100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.61,13613,8130.0%100.0%
60.00%56.71,11215,934100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.275012,16333.3%0.0%
40.00%56.892411,65666.7%0.0%
20.00%56.996812,81333.3%0.0%
40.00%56.482112,189100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.16058,67750.0%66.7%
40.00%57.11,13316,3280.0%40.0%
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Lucian vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Samira in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Lucian vs Samira matchup with a 53.4% win rate compared to Lucian's 46.6%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 193 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Lucian do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Lucian with a 62.4% win rate versus 37.6%. Samira players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lucian do against Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Lucian takes over the Lucian vs Samira matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to 43.5%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lucian vs Samira matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Lucian with a 53.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 193 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Samira?

The best Lucian build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lucian runes against Samira?

The best Lucian runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Lucian vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lucian counter Samira?

No, Lucian struggles against Samira with only a 46.6% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Lucian players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.

How do I play Lucian against Samira?

When playing Lucian 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.