Naafirivs Samira
Naafiri vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Samira wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Naafiri based on 5 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Samira matchup.
Naafiri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Naafiri 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.
Samira(20.0%)Who Wins the Naafiri vs Samira Matchup?
Naafiri vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Naafiri vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 20.0%, giving Samira a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Samira leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a strong advantage in this matchup. Naafiri 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.
Naafiri vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, 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.
Best Naafiri Build Against Samira
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Samira, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Samira are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Naafiri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Samira. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Samira matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Naafiri50.0%Samira50.0%Naafiri0.0%Samira100.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Naafiri and Samira, with Naafiri holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Naafiri has the edge early, but Samira gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Naafiri Runes Against Samira
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Naafiri the best tools to compete against Samira in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Naafiri'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 Naafiri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.03% | 202 | 6.3 | 890 | 12,154 | 50.0% | 44.3% | |
| 46.75% | 154 | 6.2 | 870 | 12,896 | 53.2% | 42.4% | |
| 49.64% | 139 | 1.1 | 761 | 12,934 | 56.1% | 45.1% | |
| 49.24% | 132 | 1.2 | 755 | 13,027 | 48.5% | 50.0% | |
| 47.29% | 129 | 5.4 | 842 | 12,709 | 47.3% | 47.3% | |
| 49.22% | 128 | 6.1 | 928 | 12,348 | 51.7% | 47.1% | |
| 53.17% | 126 | 6.2 | 907 | 12,398 | 51.0% | 54.7% | |
| 52.42% | 124 | 5.5 | 890 | 13,150 | 49.1% | 54.9% | |
| 44.92% | 118 | 6.1 | 962 | 12,034 | 48.3% | 41.4% | |
| 50.43% | 117 | 6.3 | 941 | 12,688 | 56.4% | 45.2% | |
| 54.39% | 114 | 3.8 | 814 | 12,558 | 51.9% | 56.5% | |
| 40.71% | 113 | 1.3 | 697 | 11,835 | 41.1% | 40.4% | |
| 40.00% | 105 | 1.5 | 692 | 12,277 | 33.3% | 45.6% | |
| 46.08% | 102 | 6.3 | 899 | 12,288 | 48.8% | 44.1% | |
| 52.48% | 101 | 6.1 | 862 | 12,007 | 51.1% | 53.7% | |
| 50.00% | 100 | 1.3 | 743 | 12,509 | 52.3% | 48.2% | |
| 47.37% | 95 | 3.1 | 816 | 11,633 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 45.26% | 95 | 4.4 | 816 | 12,564 | 53.7% | 38.9% | |
| 45.74% | 94 | 4.7 | 953 | 13,475 | 37.2% | 52.9% | |
| 44.94% | 89 | 6.4 | 865 | 12,643 | 56.8% | 36.5% | |
| 42.05% | 88 | 1.2 | 704 | 12,390 | 48.8% | 36.2% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 1.4 | 722 | 12,633 | 41.2% | 52.8% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 1.8 | 831 | 13,726 | 63.6% | 53.7% | |
| 42.35% | 85 | 1.3 | 793 | 13,078 | 44.4% | 40.8% | |
| 61.04% | 77 | 6.1 | 932 | 12,473 | 62.2% | 60.0% | |
| 48.68% | 76 | 4.9 | 847 | 13,362 | 58.6% | 42.5% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 5.8 | 916 | 12,383 | 63.6% | 46.3% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 6.1 | 848 | 11,575 | 51.6% | 57.9% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 3.6 | 885 | 13,123 | 42.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 1.0 | 622 | 11,812 | 45.5% | 47.1% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 6.2 | 880 | 12,167 | 48.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 5.1 | 1,001 | 13,956 | 63.6% | 41.9% | |
| 46.88% | 64 | 6.1 | 874 | 12,402 | 30.8% | 57.9% | |
| 46.03% | 63 | 6.1 | 949 | 11,992 | 48.5% | 43.3% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 5.1 | 779 | 12,573 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 49.15% | 59 | 6.1 | 906 | 11,925 | 56.0% | 44.1% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.5 | 944 | 12,794 | 40.9% | 44.4% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 1.2 | 716 | 13,213 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 1.5 | 660 | 11,817 | 43.5% | 42.4% | |
| 61.82% | 55 | 6.3 | 1,038 | 13,337 | 55.2% | 69.2% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 1.3 | 815 | 13,009 | 57.9% | 45.5% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 6.4 | 906 | 12,800 | 45.5% | 44.8% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 2.8 | 824 | 13,480 | 62.5% | 48.0% | |
| 38.78% | 49 | 4.7 | 864 | 11,920 | 38.5% | 39.1% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,377 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 1.1 | 806 | 13,216 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 1.1 | 788 | 12,774 | 60.9% | 56.0% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.3 | 949 | 12,874 | 57.9% | 41.4% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 1.3 | 745 | 12,485 | 54.2% | 39.1% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 3.1 | 798 | 13,192 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 5.5 | 779 | 10,710 | 60.9% | 50.0% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 6.6 | 841 | 11,995 | 45.8% | 63.2% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.6 | 1,006 | 13,119 | 42.9% | 40.9% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.4 | 932 | 12,912 | 35.3% | 56.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 980 | 12,877 | 52.6% | 42.9% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 1.4 | 802 | 12,816 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 1.2 | 656 | 12,327 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 40 | 1.9 | 729 | 13,664 | 23.1% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 3.6 | 1,080 | 12,001 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 6.3 | 1,002 | 13,177 | 61.9% | 61.1% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.7 | 1,005 | 11,600 | 52.6% | 55.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.5 | 898 | 11,525 | 52.6% | 58.8% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 5.7 | 1,095 | 13,248 | 25.0% | 55.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.4 | 999 | 14,755 | 72.7% | 44.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 2.7 | 750 | 11,993 | 57.9% | 47.1% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 6.3 | 948 | 12,416 | 61.1% | 64.7% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.2 | 870 | 13,985 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.2 | 695 | 11,810 | 36.4% | 58.3% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.1 | 801 | 13,298 | 61.5% | 55.0% | |
| 27.27% | 33 | 6.3 | 868 | 12,731 | 9.1% | 36.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.0 | 763 | 13,366 | 41.7% | 36.8% | |
| 67.74% | 31 | 5.3 | 813 | 12,341 | 73.3% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 791 | 12,838 | 46.7% | 46.7% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.7 | 951 | 11,908 | 38.5% | 56.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.1 | 921 | 12,691 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.8 | 817 | 13,331 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.5 | 1,095 | 12,728 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.5 | 1,006 | 13,112 | 20.0% | 64.7% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 0.9 | 738 | 12,053 | 31.3% | 36.4% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.1 | 932 | 13,968 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.0 | 903 | 11,724 | 61.5% | 46.1% | |
| 73.08% | 26 | 4.3 | 1,005 | 14,412 | 63.6% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 3.4 | 915 | 14,251 | 33.3% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.1 | 919 | 13,610 | 80.0% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.0 | 824 | 13,050 | 44.4% | 53.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 764 | 11,292 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 2.2 | 823 | 11,888 | 43.8% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.4 | 720 | 11,593 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.6 | 854 | 12,119 | 71.4% | 46.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.4 | 1,062 | 13,405 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 2.2 | 779 | 12,540 | 37.5% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 676 | 13,514 | 44.4% | 61.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.8 | 943 | 11,832 | 72.7% | 18.2% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 3.0 | 953 | 12,597 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 5.4 | 808 | 11,005 | 36.4% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.6 | 811 | 11,686 | 53.9% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 760 | 12,945 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 826 | 13,645 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 962 | 12,182 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.5 | 767 | 12,523 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.6 | 913 | 13,738 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.9 | 797 | 14,602 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.2 | 736 | 12,112 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 5.8 | 1,039 | 13,499 | 70.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.9 | 705 | 10,674 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 925 | 11,501 | 71.4% | 22.2% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.4 | 887 | 12,782 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.8 | 791 | 12,300 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.6 | 873 | 13,807 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.2 | 905 | 11,641 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.6 | 899 | 15,207 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 790 | 10,255 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 993 | 13,490 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 6.0 | 928 | 11,912 | 80.0% | 87.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.4 | 950 | 12,760 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.8 | 875 | 12,783 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 955 | 12,381 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.8 | 931 | 12,043 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 831 | 12,623 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 857 | 12,844 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 785 | 9,907 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 835 | 12,309 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 971 | 12,760 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.2 | 532 | 8,816 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.8 | 858 | 12,254 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.6 | 616 | 9,736 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,111 | 11,997 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,072 | 16,939 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 804 | 11,790 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,042 | 13,362 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 828 | 12,244 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 904 | 10,912 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 910 | 13,914 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.6 | 855 | 13,564 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.7 | 956 | 10,460 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 976 | 11,094 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 764 | 13,141 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 697 | 10,961 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 833 | 11,779 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 972 | 12,758 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 701 | 14,650 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 738 | 13,067 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,142 | 11,348 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Naafiri vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Naafiri do against Samira in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Naafiri vs Samira matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Naafiri do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Samira with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Naafiri do against Samira in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Naafiri vs Samira matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Naafiri vs Samira matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Naafiri build against Samira?
The best Naafiri build against Samira includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Naafiri runes against Samira?
The best Naafiri runes against Samira use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Naafiri counter Samira?
No, Naafiri struggles against Samira with only a 20.0% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.
How do I play Naafiri against Samira?
When playing Naafiri against Samira, play cautiously and avoid Samira's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Samira has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.