Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Caitlyn

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Caitlyn is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.4%) over Samira based on 252 games. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn matchup.

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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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Samira - 48.8% win rate in this matchup
Samira
48.8% WR
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Caitlyn vs Samira matchup - 51.2% win rate
Caitlyn
51.2% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 252
48.8%
Win Rate
51.2%
6.3
CS / min
6.6
855
DMG / min
905
13,772
Gold / game
13,026
305
Heal / min
151
608
DMG Mitigated / min
375
0.1
CC / min
0.7
48.0%
Early Game WR
52.0%
49.4%
Late Game WR
50.6%

Samira vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Caitlyn matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 252 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Samira's 48.8%, giving Caitlyn a 2.4 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Samira can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Caitlyn is slightly favored, Samira can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Caitlyn's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Samira
6.6Caitlyn
Samira and Caitlyn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
855Samira
905Caitlyn
Caitlyn deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Samira. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Samira choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Caitlyn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,772Samira
13,026Caitlyn
Samira earns 746 more gold per game than Caitlyn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
913Samira
526Caitlyn
Samira vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 388 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
52.0%
+4.1% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira48.0%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn52.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.6%
+1.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira49.4%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.6%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Caitlyn has a meaningful 52.0% win rate, outperforming Samira by 4.1 percentage points. Caitlyn players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Caitlyn at 50.6% win rate — only 1.3 points ahead of Samira. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs CaitlynTriumph - best Samira rune vs CaitlynLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs CaitlynLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Caitlyn
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs CaitlynResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs CaitlynRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Caitlyn
54.9% 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 Caitlyn.


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.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.11%3186.285413,36452.7%44.9%
48.81%2526.385513,77248.0%49.4%
50.49%2046.390913,78948.2%52.1%
47.50%1606.285513,11054.7%41.2%
43.75%1446.289713,11146.3%41.6%
47.76%1346.690612,82442.9%52.1%
48.39%1246.293514,50445.5%50.7%
45.95%1116.484813,17644.2%47.5%
48.65%1116.394413,82030.4%61.5%
47.25%916.596013,32644.9%50.0%
45.88%856.392713,74646.5%45.2%
48.57%706.692413,57545.5%51.4%
54.29%706.696613,67251.4%57.1%
50.00%686.387112,87451.5%48.6%
47.69%656.389213,05643.5%50.0%
53.06%496.287713,16960.7%42.9%
59.09%446.289014,21858.8%59.3%
55.81%436.385913,48750.0%60.0%
52.63%386.487714,04362.5%45.5%
50.00%366.287712,88243.8%55.0%
70.00%306.41,01114,70864.7%76.9%
41.38%296.595814,05725.0%52.9%
51.72%296.185212,69442.9%60.0%
39.29%286.092012,71038.5%40.0%
51.85%277.592314,22253.9%50.0%
38.46%266.284512,17940.0%36.4%
50.00%206.593713,69342.9%53.9%
42.11%196.681112,83333.3%50.0%
73.68%196.51,06415,51275.0%72.7%
64.71%176.71,04514,97788.9%37.5%
43.75%166.777013,66322.2%71.4%
28.57%145.91,09313,6180.0%40.0%
46.15%135.41,06710,38457.1%33.3%
76.92%136.896114,150100.0%62.5%
91.67%127.21,21612,76083.3%100.0%
9.09%116.069111,49025.0%0.0%
27.27%116.386910,95814.3%50.0%
50.00%86.193713,493100.0%42.9%
0.00%86.685711,1570.0%0.0%
57.14%76.060510,66266.7%50.0%
28.57%76.676314,0780.0%40.0%
33.33%65.968411,47750.0%0.0%
66.67%67.094313,023100.0%50.0%
50.00%65.91,01113,9350.0%75.0%
66.67%67.385914,435100.0%33.3%
50.00%66.51,31815,39250.0%50.0%
50.00%66.36208,83525.0%100.0%
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Samira vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Samira's 48.8%, a 2.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 252 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Samira with a 52.0% win rate versus 48.0%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to 49.4%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Samira with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 2.4 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 252 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Caitlyn?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Caitlyn?

The best Samira runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.9% win rate in the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Caitlyn?

No, Samira struggles against Caitlyn with only a 48.8% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Samira against Caitlyn?

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