Samiravs Aphelios
Samira vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Samira wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Aphelios based on 78 games. Aphelios wins the early laning phase while Samira 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 decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 78 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Aphelios's 46.1%, giving Samira a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aphelios controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aphelios needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Samira players can confidently pick into Aphelios and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aphelios 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 Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, 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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira48.6%
Aphelios51.4%Samira58.1%Aphelios41.9%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Aphelios has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Samira by 2.9 percentage points. Aphelios players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.1% win rate — 16.3 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aphelios has the edge early, but Samira gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
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 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.25% | 441 | 6.2 | 847 | 13,266 | 47.4% | 55.5% | |
| 46.45% | 366 | 6.1 | 918 | 13,811 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
| 49.01% | 355 | 6.3 | 879 | 13,642 | 50.6% | 47.6% | |
| 46.46% | 353 | 6.5 | 911 | 13,655 | 47.6% | 45.1% | |
| 48.36% | 335 | 6.5 | 933 | 14,182 | 45.2% | 51.1% | |
| 50.46% | 325 | 6.5 | 957 | 14,555 | 53.3% | 48.4% | |
| 56.31% | 222 | 6.5 | 963 | 14,301 | 52.7% | 59.8% | |
| 47.62% | 189 | 6.5 | 1,030 | 14,168 | 53.9% | 41.8% | |
| 51.08% | 186 | 6.5 | 940 | 14,470 | 48.8% | 52.9% | |
| 54.41% | 136 | 6.2 | 946 | 13,661 | 51.4% | 57.8% | |
| 49.62% | 131 | 6.2 | 920 | 14,940 | 52.8% | 47.4% | |
| 57.94% | 126 | 6.5 | 945 | 14,620 | 52.8% | 61.6% | |
| 54.78% | 115 | 6.3 | 933 | 13,561 | 63.8% | 41.3% | |
| 50.00% | 112 | 6.5 | 850 | 12,993 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.60% | 103 | 6.5 | 900 | 14,037 | 47.8% | 45.6% | |
| 50.00% | 88 | 6.6 | 887 | 13,534 | 51.2% | 48.9% | |
| 44.71% | 85 | 6.4 | 905 | 14,564 | 48.6% | 42.0% | |
| 52.38% | 84 | 6.2 | 936 | 14,560 | 52.8% | 52.1% | |
| 54.76% | 84 | 6.4 | 936 | 14,139 | 54.8% | 54.8% | |
| 53.85% | 78 | 6.7 | 981 | 15,141 | 48.6% | 58.1% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 6.7 | 939 | 13,222 | 32.4% | 55.6% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 6.4 | 1,009 | 14,815 | 42.9% | 48.5% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.3 | 799 | 13,347 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.7 | 768 | 13,782 | 37.5% | 47.6% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.5 | 963 | 13,676 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.9 | 1,040 | 14,503 | 73.3% | 44.4% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.3 | 1,013 | 13,533 | 47.6% | 63.6% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 943 | 13,634 | 63.2% | 63.6% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.5 | 939 | 15,248 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.3 | 814 | 13,370 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 5.6 | 1,025 | 16,206 | 50.0% | 70.6% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.3 | 891 | 13,944 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.7 | 824 | 12,574 | 44.4% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.8 | 839 | 12,825 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 974 | 15,273 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.2 | 1,220 | 16,019 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.3 | 826 | 13,705 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 898 | 13,631 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.4 | 946 | 15,027 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,075 | 14,019 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 682 | 11,161 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 7.1 | 1,363 | 12,743 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 891 | 12,421 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.0 | 780 | 14,151 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 865 | 8,596 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,658 | 18,055 | 0.0% | 75.0% |
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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 53.9% win rate compared to Aphelios's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 78 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Samira do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Samira with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. 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, Samira takes over the Samira vs Aphelios matchup with a 58.1% win rate compared to 41.9%. Samira 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 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 78 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 80.0% 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 53.9% win rate. Samira strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Samira against Aphelios?
When playing Samira against Aphelios, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Aphelios. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.