Samiravs Briar
Samira vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Briar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Samira based on 6 games. Briar 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 Briar 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 Briar Matchup?
Samira vs Briar Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Samira's 33.3%, giving Briar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar 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 Briar leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar 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 Briar 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 Briar Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira33.3%
Briar66.7%Samira0.0%Briar0.0%Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Samira at 0.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Briar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Briar 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 Briar
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Briar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.98% | 404 | 6.2 | 846 | 13,297 | 48.3% | 55.8% | |
| 46.01% | 313 | 6.4 | 920 | 13,639 | 48.8% | 42.9% | |
| 48.56% | 313 | 6.3 | 876 | 13,502 | 51.0% | 46.3% | |
| 47.39% | 306 | 6.1 | 910 | 13,864 | 48.0% | 46.7% | |
| 49.49% | 295 | 6.5 | 961 | 14,525 | 53.5% | 46.4% | |
| 48.79% | 289 | 6.5 | 926 | 14,181 | 47.8% | 49.7% | |
| 56.57% | 198 | 6.5 | 958 | 14,309 | 52.1% | 60.8% | |
| 46.39% | 166 | 6.5 | 1,020 | 13,924 | 53.7% | 39.3% | |
| 52.73% | 165 | 6.5 | 946 | 14,583 | 50.7% | 54.4% | |
| 48.74% | 119 | 6.2 | 895 | 14,858 | 53.1% | 45.7% | |
| 53.39% | 118 | 6.2 | 940 | 13,708 | 50.8% | 56.1% | |
| 60.34% | 116 | 6.5 | 961 | 14,848 | 51.0% | 67.2% | |
| 52.00% | 100 | 6.2 | 894 | 13,553 | 61.0% | 39.0% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 6.5 | 825 | 12,637 | 50.0% | 51.3% | |
| 46.51% | 86 | 6.5 | 929 | 13,929 | 48.8% | 44.2% | |
| 46.84% | 79 | 6.4 | 891 | 14,490 | 50.0% | 44.7% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 6.5 | 933 | 13,966 | 55.3% | 52.6% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 6.7 | 852 | 13,285 | 54.3% | 43.6% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 6.2 | 935 | 14,349 | 53.1% | 47.5% | |
| 56.52% | 69 | 6.7 | 1,004 | 15,326 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 6.7 | 928 | 13,169 | 29.0% | 53.9% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 6.4 | 1,027 | 15,442 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.4 | 827 | 13,603 | 37.5% | 47.8% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.7 | 806 | 14,325 | 35.7% | 47.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.0 | 1,077 | 14,651 | 71.4% | 43.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.4 | 1,033 | 13,821 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.6 | 937 | 13,209 | 43.8% | 38.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.6 | 995 | 15,417 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 963 | 13,855 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.3 | 832 | 13,420 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 939 | 13,934 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 5.3 | 1,048 | 16,448 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 962 | 15,210 | 25.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.1 | 881 | 13,519 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.8 | 901 | 12,161 | 44.4% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,221 | 15,863 | 80.0% | 71.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 839 | 14,102 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 918 | 13,913 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,089 | 16,492 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 682 | 11,161 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,072 | 13,718 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 891 | 12,421 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,144 | 12,063 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 865 | 8,596 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 786 | 15,191 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,658 | 18,055 | 0.0% | 75.0% |
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Samira vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Briar in League of Legends?
Briar wins the Samira vs Briar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Samira's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Samira do against Briar in the early game?
In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Briar in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Briar matchup with a 0.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Briar matchup?
Briar wins the matchup against Samira with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Briar?
The best Samira build against Briar includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Briar?
The best Samira runes against Briar use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Briar?
No, Samira struggles against Briar with only a 33.3% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.
How do I play Samira against Briar?
When playing Samira against Briar, play cautiously and avoid Briar's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Briar in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.