Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Annie

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Annie is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Samira wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Annie based on 6 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Annie scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Annie 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.

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Annie - 50.0% win rateAnnie(50.0%)
Samira - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
50.0% WR
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Annie vs Samira matchup - 50.0% win rate
Annie
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Annie Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Annie matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.9
927
DMG / min
794
14,930
Gold / game
12,353
449
Heal / min
90
663
DMG Mitigated / min
419
0.1
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Samira vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Annie matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Annie's 50.0%, giving Samira a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Annie outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Annie reaches their power spikes, while Annie should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Annie'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.

Samira vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Annie, 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
6.6Samira
5.9Annie
Samira edges out Annie by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
927Samira
794Annie
Samira heavily out-damages Annie by 133 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Annie 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
14,930Samira
12,353Annie
Samira generates a commanding 2,577 more gold per game than Annie. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Annie should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
1.0Annie
Annie brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Annie far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,112Samira
509Annie
Samira vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 602 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Annie

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Annie are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira100.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie0.0%
Late Game
Annie
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira40.0%
Annie late game win rateAnnie60.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Annie. This lopsided early game means Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Annie, 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 Annie reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Annie 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 Samira Runes Against Annie

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs AnniePrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs AnnieTriumph - best Samira rune vs AnnieLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs AnnieCoup de Grace - best Samira rune vs Annie
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs AnnieResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs AnnieRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Samira maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Annie.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.26%6886.595614,40450.7%46.4%
50.44%4586.487013,66749.3%51.5%
54.61%4456.487313,76852.0%57.1%
45.78%3916.489613,59140.9%50.8%
41.25%3836.186713,48243.2%39.6%
51.46%3426.290513,94354.8%49.0%
55.87%2476.593714,42155.6%56.1%
45.61%2396.493214,07950.0%41.6%
55.95%2276.593113,72161.3%49.5%
57.72%1496.394614,16551.5%63.0%
51.16%1296.390813,44255.6%47.0%
49.19%1246.391013,85449.1%49.3%
50.88%1146.391013,41544.8%57.1%
50.93%1086.384913,60259.3%42.6%
51.43%1056.693914,22052.9%50.0%
46.88%966.593913,83138.8%55.3%
55.79%956.290214,21045.0%63.6%
55.32%946.594815,01855.6%55.1%
53.85%916.284513,04155.6%52.2%
51.81%836.595314,28057.1%47.9%
43.48%696.383414,18542.3%44.2%
28.81%596.594314,66130.8%27.3%
50.00%526.092914,56443.5%55.2%
51.92%526.694613,90050.0%53.6%
40.00%456.398514,35640.0%40.0%
48.57%356.589112,36155.0%40.0%
41.38%296.095712,87631.3%53.9%
65.38%266.795213,96675.0%50.0%
50.00%266.192015,19833.3%55.0%
40.00%256.383614,83733.3%43.8%
47.83%236.079012,11325.0%72.7%
45.00%206.470712,35454.5%33.3%
52.63%196.587115,02720.0%64.3%
35.29%176.284813,48137.5%33.3%
31.25%166.391310,06820.0%50.0%
42.86%146.078915,22040.0%44.4%
64.29%146.11,12817,64666.7%62.5%
35.71%146.388012,38933.3%37.5%
41.67%126.21,20017,254100.0%36.4%
40.00%106.259810,99550.0%25.0%
50.00%86.795613,48333.3%60.0%
57.14%75.874310,79060.0%50.0%
66.67%66.591416,4020.0%100.0%
50.00%65.875111,38350.0%50.0%
83.33%66.884915,02366.7%100.0%
83.33%65.61,16714,41666.7%100.0%
33.33%65.777216,447100.0%20.0%
50.00%66.692714,930100.0%40.0%
20.00%55.71,06917,146100.0%0.0%

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Samira vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Annie in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Annie matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Annie's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Samira do against Annie in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Annie with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Annie in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Samira vs Annie matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Annie matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Annie with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Annie?

The best Samira build against Annie includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Annie?

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

Does Samira counter Annie?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Annie with a 50.0% win rate. Samira slightly edges out Annie in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Samira against Annie?

When playing Samira against Annie, 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.