Nilahvs Samira
Nilah vs Samira is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nilah wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Samira based on 6 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.
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.
Who Wins the Nilah vs Samira Matchup?
Nilah vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Nilah vs Samira matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Samira's 50.0%, giving Nilah a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Nilah holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Samira can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nilah leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Samira's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Samira50.0%Nilah50.0%Samira50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nilah and Samira, with Nilah 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Nilah at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Samira. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Nilah nor Samira has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Nilah Runes Against Samira
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Nilah maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Samira.
Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.78% | 18 | 6.3 | 939 | 15,927 | 60.0% | 84.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.5 | 733 | 12,886 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.6 | 625 | 13,065 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.8 | 802 | 12,975 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.4 | 517 | 11,939 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.3 | 777 | 11,801 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 769 | 13,739 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 803 | 13,803 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 682 | 10,000 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.1 | 954 | 14,651 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 729 | 13,103 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 941 | 9,901 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,165 | 19,109 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 647 | 8,954 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 835 | 15,585 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 973 | 13,864 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 856 | 14,573 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 599 | 10,924 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 7.1 | 741 | 14,057 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 5.9 | 858 | 12,085 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 6.0 | 698 | 11,586 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
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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 50.0% win rate compared to Samira's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nilah do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Samira with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% 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 50.0% win rate. Nilah slightly edges out Samira in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.