Samiravs Aphelios
Samira vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Aphelios based on 38 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the 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.
Who Wins the Samira vs Aphelios Matchup?
Samira vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Aphelios matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 47.4%, giving Samira a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.5s 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 Aphelios'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 Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira62.5%
Aphelios37.5%Samira45.5%Aphelios54.5%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, 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 Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios 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 Aphelios
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.11% | 318 | 6.2 | 854 | 13,364 | 52.7% | 44.9% | |
| 48.81% | 252 | 6.3 | 855 | 13,772 | 48.0% | 49.4% | |
| 50.49% | 204 | 6.3 | 909 | 13,789 | 48.2% | 52.1% | |
| 47.50% | 160 | 6.2 | 855 | 13,110 | 54.7% | 41.2% | |
| 43.75% | 144 | 6.2 | 897 | 13,111 | 46.3% | 41.6% | |
| 47.76% | 134 | 6.6 | 906 | 12,824 | 42.9% | 52.1% | |
| 48.39% | 124 | 6.2 | 935 | 14,504 | 45.5% | 50.7% | |
| 45.95% | 111 | 6.4 | 848 | 13,176 | 44.2% | 47.5% | |
| 48.65% | 111 | 6.3 | 944 | 13,820 | 30.4% | 61.5% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 6.5 | 960 | 13,326 | 44.9% | 50.0% | |
| 45.88% | 85 | 6.3 | 927 | 13,746 | 46.5% | 45.2% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.6 | 924 | 13,575 | 45.5% | 51.4% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 6.6 | 966 | 13,672 | 51.4% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.3 | 871 | 12,874 | 51.5% | 48.6% | |
| 47.69% | 65 | 6.3 | 892 | 13,056 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 6.2 | 877 | 13,169 | 60.7% | 42.9% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.2 | 890 | 14,218 | 58.8% | 59.3% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.3 | 859 | 13,487 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.4 | 877 | 14,043 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.2 | 877 | 12,882 | 43.8% | 55.0% | |
| 70.00% | 30 | 6.4 | 1,011 | 14,708 | 64.7% | 76.9% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.5 | 958 | 14,057 | 25.0% | 52.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.1 | 852 | 12,694 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.0 | 920 | 12,710 | 38.5% | 40.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 7.5 | 923 | 14,222 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.2 | 845 | 12,179 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 937 | 13,693 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.6 | 811 | 12,833 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,064 | 15,512 | 75.0% | 72.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.7 | 1,045 | 14,977 | 88.9% | 37.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 770 | 13,663 | 22.2% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.9 | 1,093 | 13,618 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.4 | 1,067 | 10,384 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.8 | 961 | 14,150 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 91.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,216 | 12,760 | 83.3% | 100.0% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 6.0 | 691 | 11,490 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.3 | 869 | 10,958 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 937 | 13,493 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 857 | 11,157 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 605 | 10,662 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 763 | 14,078 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 684 | 11,477 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 943 | 13,023 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,011 | 13,935 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 859 | 14,435 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,318 | 15,392 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 620 | 8,835 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
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Samira vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Samira vs Aphelios matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Samira do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Aphelios with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Samira vs Aphelios matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Aphelios matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 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 35.7% win rate in the Samira vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Aphelios?
Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 52.6% win rate. Samira strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Samira against Aphelios?
When playing Samira against Aphelios, 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.