Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Aphelios

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 60.3% win rate (+20.6%) over Samira based on 63 games. Aphelios 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 Aphelios 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
Aphelios - 39.7% win rateAphelios(39.7%)
Samira - 39.7% win rate in this matchup
Samira
39.7% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Samira matchup - 60.3% win rate
Aphelios
60.3% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Samira vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 63
39.7%
Win Rate
60.3%
6.5
CS / min
6.6
851
DMG / min
1,048
14,528
Gold / game
14,958
282
Heal / min
228
591
DMG Mitigated / min
480
0.1
CC / min
0.5
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Samira vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 63 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 60.3% win rate compared to Samira's 39.7%, giving Aphelios a 20.6 percentage point advantage. Aphelios 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 Aphelios leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Samira players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios 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.

Samira vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Samira
6.6Aphelios
Samira and Aphelios farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
851Samira
1,048Aphelios
Aphelios heavily out-damages Samira by 197 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Samira should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,528Samira
14,958Aphelios
Aphelios earns 429 more gold per game than Samira, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aphelios slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.5Aphelios
Aphelios provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aphelios coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
873Samira
709Aphelios
Samira vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 165 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira46.7%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios53.3%
Late Game
Aphelios
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira33.3%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios66.7%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Aphelios can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aphelios 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 Samira Runes Against Aphelios

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs ApheliosTriumph - best Samira rune vs ApheliosLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs ApheliosLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Aphelios
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs ApheliosDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs ApheliosTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Aphelios
45.7% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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Samira vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Samira vs Aphelios matchup with a 60.3% win rate compared to Samira's 39.7%, a 20.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 63 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Samira with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Aphelios players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Samira vs Aphelios matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Samira with a 60.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.6 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 63 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Aphelios?

The best Samira runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.7% win rate in the Samira vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Aphelios?

No, Samira struggles against Aphelios with only a 39.7% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Samira against Aphelios?

When playing Samira against Aphelios, play cautiously and avoid Aphelios's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aphelios has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.