Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Ahri

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Samira wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Ahri based on 10 games. Samira holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Ahri matchup.

Samira Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Ahri - 70.0% win rateAhri(70.0%)
Samira - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
70.0% WR
VS
Ahri vs Samira matchup - 30.0% win rate
Ahri
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Ahri Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.5
1,085
DMG / min
749
12,350
Gold / game
9,981
477
Heal / min
245
636
DMG Mitigated / min
348
0.1
CC / min
0.7
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Samira vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Ahri's 30.0%, giving Samira a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ahri 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 Ahri leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Ahri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ahri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Ahri in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Samira
6.5Ahri
Samira edges out Ahri by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
1,085Samira
749Ahri
Samira heavily out-damages Ahri by 336 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ahri 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
12,350Samira
9,981Ahri
Samira generates a commanding 2,369 more gold per game than Ahri. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ahri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.7Ahri
Ahri provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ahri coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,113Samira
592Ahri
Samira vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 521 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Ahri

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Ahri are The Collector, Bloodthirster and Phantom Dancer. This combination gives Samira 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 Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira60.0%
Ahri early game win rateAhri40.0%
Late Game
Samira
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira80.0%
Ahri late game win rateAhri20.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Ahri. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Samira Runes Against Ahri

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs AhriPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs AhriTriumph - best Samira rune vs AhriLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs AhriLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Ahri
Inspiration rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs AhriInspiration
Cash Back - best Samira rune vs AhriCosmic Insight - best Samira rune vs Ahri
100.0% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Samira'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 Samira build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.21%2546.492613,99148.4%50.0%
50.41%2466.390514,40349.0%51.4%
51.08%2316.189114,49753.2%49.6%
45.13%2266.692513,80938.5%51.3%
40.87%2086.686213,50238.7%43.1%
51.72%1746.489713,80257.5%46.8%
49.09%1656.391814,38446.7%51.1%
47.55%1436.393613,69453.1%43.0%
51.75%1436.593813,59245.5%59.1%
55.29%856.890614,06960.9%48.7%
56.41%786.694514,70848.7%64.1%
56.16%736.497613,46756.1%56.3%
51.43%706.692113,58442.5%63.3%
46.38%696.278613,00850.0%42.4%
50.00%566.792813,47746.1%53.3%
41.18%516.484212,53544.8%36.4%
60.78%516.490014,46466.7%57.6%
49.02%516.296514,18041.7%55.6%
41.86%436.185412,56445.5%38.1%
48.78%416.591213,11560.9%33.3%
56.41%396.81,07714,02150.0%64.7%
56.76%376.690712,96656.5%57.1%
60.00%306.31,07313,90763.2%54.5%
37.93%296.493114,09433.3%40.0%
40.74%275.872712,14240.0%41.7%
34.62%266.682414,49941.7%28.6%
56.00%256.269412,70620.0%80.0%
45.83%246.986413,65953.9%36.4%
52.17%236.687212,08360.0%37.5%
55.56%186.582914,31750.0%62.5%
42.86%146.31,04114,60042.9%42.9%
50.00%125.997715,29750.0%50.0%
33.33%125.983914,58250.0%25.0%
54.55%116.290412,07271.4%25.0%
70.00%107.31,08512,35060.0%80.0%
37.50%86.488214,61566.7%20.0%
57.14%76.462210,08560.0%50.0%
57.14%76.690413,10960.0%50.0%
14.29%76.96447,64314.3%0.0%
57.14%76.596113,10433.3%75.0%
66.67%65.994615,08575.0%50.0%
33.33%65.57758,94925.0%50.0%
66.67%66.487713,509100.0%50.0%
66.67%67.71,19316,80850.0%75.0%
100.00%56.61,61317,142100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.979411,25633.3%50.0%

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Samira vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Ahri matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Ahri's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Samira do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Ahri with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Samira players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Ahri matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Ahri matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Ahri with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Ahri?

The best Samira build against Ahri includes The Collector, Bloodthirster, Phantom Dancer with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Samira runes against Ahri?

The best Samira runes against Ahri use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Ahri?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Ahri with a 70.0% win rate. Samira strongly counters Ahri in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Samira against Ahri?

When playing Samira against Ahri, 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.