Samiravs Caitlyn
Samira vs Caitlyn is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Caitlyn wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Samira based on 482 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.
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.
Caitlyn(47.5%)Who Wins the Samira vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Samira vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Caitlyn matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 482 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Samira's 47.5%, giving Caitlyn a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.7s 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 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
Samira45.0%Caitlyn55.0%Samira49.8%Caitlyn50.2%Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Caitlyn at 50.2% win rate — only 0.4 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
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.51% | 482 | 6.2 | 879 | 14,073 | 45.0% | 49.8% | |
| 44.78% | 393 | 6.4 | 895 | 14,045 | 47.6% | 41.7% | |
| 46.46% | 381 | 6.1 | 917 | 14,294 | 44.2% | 48.3% | |
| 48.30% | 265 | 6.3 | 926 | 14,732 | 44.5% | 51.0% | |
| 54.63% | 216 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 15,306 | 50.9% | 58.2% | |
| 54.68% | 203 | 6.3 | 980 | 14,699 | 51.1% | 57.5% | |
| 52.26% | 199 | 6.2 | 920 | 14,217 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 51.35% | 185 | 6.5 | 968 | 14,849 | 55.6% | 48.1% | |
| 52.63% | 152 | 6.4 | 951 | 14,589 | 52.0% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 150 | 6.4 | 976 | 14,835 | 55.3% | 44.6% | |
| 51.80% | 139 | 6.5 | 941 | 14,906 | 47.1% | 56.5% | |
| 44.53% | 128 | 6.4 | 852 | 13,994 | 46.3% | 42.6% | |
| 56.30% | 119 | 6.3 | 901 | 13,814 | 56.5% | 56.0% | |
| 52.88% | 104 | 6.2 | 886 | 14,050 | 51.0% | 54.7% | |
| 40.00% | 85 | 6.4 | 925 | 13,899 | 34.7% | 47.2% | |
| 58.75% | 80 | 6.6 | 929 | 15,223 | 61.8% | 56.5% | |
| 53.25% | 77 | 6.1 | 860 | 14,172 | 55.0% | 51.4% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 6.4 | 950 | 14,339 | 44.7% | 56.8% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 6.0 | 847 | 14,117 | 55.6% | 60.6% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 914 | 13,189 | 43.3% | 25.0% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.4 | 1,005 | 15,759 | 36.8% | 60.7% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.1 | 830 | 13,574 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.6 | 910 | 13,594 | 52.2% | 59.1% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 6.1 | 786 | 12,048 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.3 | 999 | 13,703 | 39.1% | 46.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 6.1 | 900 | 14,266 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.0 | 835 | 14,885 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.1 | 932 | 13,430 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.9 | 836 | 14,430 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.1 | 811 | 14,033 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,161 | 15,485 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 940 | 15,250 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,082 | 14,858 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 7.6 | 940 | 14,941 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.0 | 992 | 15,273 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 675 | 10,620 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 906 | 14,860 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,014 | 17,245 | 0.0% | 60.0% |
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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 52.5% win rate compared to Samira's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 482 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Samira do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Samira with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. 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 50.2% win rate compared to 49.8%. 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 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 482 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 51.9% 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 47.5% 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.