Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Darius

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches2,069,456
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Darius wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Samira based on 5 games. Darius 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 Darius 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.

Compare against an opponent
Darius - 40.0% win rateDarius(40.0%)
Samira - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
40.0% WR
VS
Darius vs Samira matchup - 60.0% win rate
Darius
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Darius Matchup?

Darius wins the Samira vs Darius matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.6
CS / min
4.6
1,202
DMG / min
625
14,431
Gold / game
11,267
450
Heal / min
313
641
DMG Mitigated / min
880
0.1
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Samira vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Samira's 40.0%, giving Darius a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius 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 Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Samira
4.6Darius
Samira significantly out-farms Darius by 2.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 31 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Samira a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Darius players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,202Samira
625Darius
Samira heavily out-damages Darius by 577 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,431Samira
11,267Darius
Samira generates a commanding 3,164 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.7Darius
Darius 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 Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,092Samira
1,193Darius
Darius heals and mitigates 102 more damage per minute than Samira, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Darius to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Samira.

Best Samira Build Against Darius

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Darius are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira0.0%
Darius early game win rateDarius100.0%
Late Game
Samira
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira66.7%
Darius late game win rateDarius33.3%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Darius 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Darius. 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: Darius 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 Darius

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs DariusTriumph - best Samira rune vs DariusLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs DariusLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Darius
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs DariusDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs DariusTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Darius
66.7% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Darius in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.08%7016.491313,75548.1%42.6%
49.80%4966.486513,60249.1%50.4%
47.11%4506.385513,79846.6%47.6%
47.97%3946.184413,33749.4%46.7%
42.25%3556.385913,26841.0%43.7%
45.74%3176.389914,14945.3%46.1%
47.31%2796.387313,99838.3%55.0%
53.17%2056.594214,59551.6%54.4%
46.94%1966.398114,21349.5%44.4%
49.34%1526.389613,51243.4%55.3%
53.28%1376.380313,21150.0%56.5%
48.51%1346.393714,10644.6%52.2%
45.00%1206.482113,49641.4%48.4%
56.31%1036.699815,37668.2%47.5%
40.59%1016.585513,04640.4%40.8%
49.49%996.693014,44552.9%45.8%
46.99%836.591714,47846.9%47.1%
43.04%796.283813,00548.7%37.5%
54.55%776.593813,56647.8%64.5%
48.68%766.384513,32453.7%42.9%
57.33%756.493214,11250.0%62.8%
55.56%546.492814,91650.0%62.5%
69.23%526.690513,47566.7%71.4%
46.00%506.390912,47746.1%45.8%
44.44%456.183712,74052.0%35.0%
43.59%396.193112,90744.4%42.9%
58.33%366.693714,31552.9%63.2%
38.71%316.480813,33242.1%33.3%
68.97%296.81,01514,99073.3%64.3%
33.33%246.279214,41546.1%18.2%
43.48%236.092114,97642.9%43.8%
36.36%226.588714,09433.3%40.0%
57.14%216.382814,18562.5%53.9%
36.84%196.01,09814,09833.3%40.0%
35.71%146.990813,52428.6%42.9%
50.00%146.582313,72533.3%62.5%
38.46%135.978111,6280.0%100.0%
61.54%136.893416,46925.0%77.8%
45.45%116.077512,32150.0%40.0%
40.00%106.182313,51633.3%50.0%
60.00%106.81,24417,45075.0%50.0%
37.50%87.01,22910,81160.0%0.0%
37.50%85.567111,43466.7%20.0%
57.14%76.01,10116,31933.3%75.0%
42.86%76.167713,2680.0%60.0%
16.67%66.283111,3890.0%50.0%
33.33%66.569811,11640.0%0.0%
16.67%65.574514,2470.0%20.0%
66.67%66.756612,54066.7%66.7%
20.00%56.41,48018,8140.0%25.0%
60.00%54.569112,50933.3%100.0%
80.00%55.91,04516,1920.0%100.0%
40.00%56.61,20214,4310.0%66.7%
20.00%55.91,00113,5310.0%33.3%
40.00%56.069113,33666.7%0.0%

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Samira vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Darius in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Samira vs Darius matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Samira's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Samira do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Samira with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Darius matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Darius matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Samira with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Darius?

The best Samira build against Darius includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Darius?

The best Samira runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Samira vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Darius?

No, Samira struggles against Darius with only a 40.0% win rate. Darius has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Darius's lead.

How do I play Samira against Darius?

When playing Samira against Darius, play cautiously and avoid Darius's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Darius in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.