Nilah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Nilahvs Samira

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nilah vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nilah wins with a 54.1% win rate (+8.2%) over Samira based on 61 games. Nilah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Samira matchup.

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Nilah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nilah 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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Nilah - 54.1% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
54.1% WR
VS
Samira vs Nilah matchup - 45.9% win rate
Samira
45.9% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Samira Matchup?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Samira matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 61
54.1%
Win Rate
45.9%
6.5
CS / min
6.4
852
DMG / min
1,009
14,863
Gold / game
14,815
320
Heal / min
329
724
DMG Mitigated / min
595
0.3
CC / min
0.1
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
51.5%
Late Game WR
48.5%

Nilah vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 61 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 54.1% win rate compared to Samira's 45.9%, giving Nilah a 8.2 percentage point advantage. Nilah dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nilah leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nilah vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Nilah
6.4Samira
Nilah and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
852Nilah
1,009Samira
Samira heavily out-damages Nilah by 157 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nilah should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,863Nilah
14,815Samira
Nilah and Samira generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 48 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Nilah
0.1Samira
Both Nilah and Samira provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,044Nilah
925Samira
Nilah heals and mitigates 119 more damage per minute than Samira, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nilah to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Samira.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Nilah early game win rateNilah57.1%
Samira early game win rateSamira42.9%
Late Game
Nilah
51.5%
+3.0% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah51.5%
Samira late game win rateSamira48.5%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Nilah takes over with a 51.5% win rate, leading Samira by 3.0 percentage points. Nilah scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Nilah holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Nilah Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs SamiraTriumph - best Nilah rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Nilah rune vs SamiraLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Samira
Domination rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs SamiraDomination
Sudden Impact - best Nilah rune vs SamiraTreasure Hunter - best Nilah rune vs Samira
81.8% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Nilah to press their advantage against Samira, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Nilah'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 Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nilah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.79%1096.272112,73750.9%42.3%
55.00%1006.576214,59852.3%57.1%
44.05%846.271213,69936.1%50.0%
46.75%776.473912,56344.7%50.0%
53.95%766.582514,39563.6%46.5%
62.90%626.188414,61761.5%63.9%
54.10%616.585214,86357.1%51.5%
47.46%596.670414,14654.2%42.9%
43.86%576.777214,94163.2%34.2%
40.00%557.069912,54334.4%47.8%
55.81%437.185615,39545.0%65.2%
44.44%366.779714,31550.0%40.0%
58.33%366.582713,74261.1%55.6%
43.75%326.781715,32750.0%40.0%
51.72%296.776314,19038.5%62.5%
42.31%266.468513,63036.4%46.7%
50.00%246.368513,90738.5%63.6%
50.00%246.475015,72533.3%55.6%
50.00%226.362812,86766.7%38.5%
61.11%186.180914,76950.0%70.0%
56.25%167.085715,21460.0%54.5%
68.75%166.583814,74171.4%66.7%
61.54%137.01,03914,72150.0%71.4%
76.92%136.51,01915,95060.0%87.5%
45.45%115.795416,38225.0%57.1%
60.00%107.097416,55150.0%66.7%
66.67%97.285715,41350.0%80.0%
50.00%86.786116,07333.3%60.0%
85.71%77.195414,651100.0%50.0%
16.67%66.264915,3090.0%25.0%
66.67%67.41,33921,02350.0%75.0%
60.00%57.274014,46466.7%50.0%
20.00%56.352510,4280.0%50.0%
40.00%54.564411,26033.3%50.0%

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Nilah vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nilah do against Samira in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Samira matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to Samira's 45.9%, a 8.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 61 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nilah do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Samira with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nilah do against Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Samira matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to 48.5%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nilah vs Samira matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Samira with a 54.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.2 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 61 games analyzed.

What is the best Nilah build against Samira?

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

What are the best Nilah runes against Samira?

The best Nilah runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 81.8% win rate in the Nilah vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Samira?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 54.1% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nilah against Samira?

When playing Nilah against Samira, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.