Samiravs Caitlyn
Samira vs Caitlyn is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Samira wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.5%) over Caitlyn based on 441 games. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Matchup?
Samira vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Caitlyn matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 441 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 48.8%, giving Samira a 2.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.6s 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 Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira47.4%
Caitlyn52.6%Samira55.5%Caitlyn44.5%Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.2 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.5% win rate — 10.9 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Caitlyn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira 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 Caitlyn
Precision
Domination
The Precision primary with Domination 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 26.11. 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 Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 48.8%, a 2.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 441 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Samira do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Samira with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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, Samira takes over the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup with a 55.5% win rate compared to 44.5%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.5 percentage point advantage means Samira is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 441 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 Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Samira vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Caitlyn?
Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 51.3% win rate. Samira has a solid advantage over Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Samira against Caitlyn?
When playing Samira against Caitlyn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Caitlyn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.