Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Galio

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Samira wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Galio based on 5 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Galio scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Galio 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
Galio - 60.0% win rateGalio(60.0%)
Samira - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
60.0% WR
VS
Galio vs Samira matchup - 40.0% win rate
Galio
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Galio Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Galio matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.8
CS / min
6.4
1,137
DMG / min
734
15,558
Gold / game
12,421
490
Heal / min
99
742
DMG Mitigated / min
1,136
0.1
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Samira vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Galio's 40.0%, giving Samira a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Galio outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Galio reaches their power spikes, while Galio should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Galio leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Galio and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Galio away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Galio Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Galio in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Galio, 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
7.8Samira
6.4Galio
Samira significantly out-farms Galio by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Samira a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Galio players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,137Samira
734Galio
Samira heavily out-damages Galio by 404 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Galio 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
15,558Samira
12,421Galio
Samira generates a commanding 3,137 more gold per game than Galio. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Galio should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
1.2Galio
Galio brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Galio far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,233Samira
1,235Galio
Samira and Galio have comparable sustain profiles, with only 3 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Samira Build Against Galio

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Galio, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Galio are The Collector, Bloodthirster and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Galio matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira100.0%
Galio early game win rateGalio0.0%
Late Game
Galio
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira33.3%
Galio late game win rateGalio66.7%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Galio. This lopsided early game means Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Galio is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Galio, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Samira must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Galio reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Galio 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 Galio

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs GalioPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs GalioTriumph - best Samira rune vs GalioLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs GalioLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Galio
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs GalioDomination
Sudden Impact - best Samira rune vs GalioTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Galio
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Galio, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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
48.40%6876.594014,15750.5%46.7%
49.90%4776.488013,61547.6%52.0%
52.70%4636.487613,77650.9%54.5%
42.63%3806.186213,48544.6%41.0%
44.27%3756.389713,56440.0%48.4%
51.80%3346.389913,88954.4%49.7%
55.85%2656.590914,28053.2%58.2%
46.38%2356.494013,80750.4%42.6%
56.19%2106.594613,90560.2%51.5%
56.39%1336.293013,62650.0%61.6%
51.59%1266.395214,57051.0%52.0%
49.19%1246.184712,70254.0%44.3%
46.55%1166.291213,02839.7%54.7%
57.52%1136.287513,67663.2%51.8%
54.00%1006.793013,82453.6%54.5%
51.52%996.590113,75747.1%56.3%
51.55%976.287414,07447.5%54.4%
52.08%966.386013,08854.4%50.0%
53.85%916.695514,62256.5%51.1%
55.42%836.498814,67760.0%52.1%
41.89%746.383014,31744.8%40.0%
45.45%556.495814,86541.7%48.4%
29.41%516.589513,86334.6%24.0%
54.00%506.489314,29450.0%56.7%
38.30%476.396613,95040.7%35.0%
58.33%366.588513,18863.2%52.9%
46.88%326.199412,68933.3%64.3%
62.50%326.796213,90666.7%54.5%
46.43%286.380113,31642.9%50.0%
32.14%286.379713,72825.0%35.0%
40.91%226.382212,88320.0%58.3%
33.33%216.271512,87830.0%36.4%
50.00%206.588715,08340.0%53.3%
47.37%196.296914,89242.9%50.0%
42.86%146.51,02410,42425.0%66.7%
30.77%136.480811,42133.3%28.6%
50.00%126.11,14617,12340.0%57.1%
27.27%116.11,17115,63950.0%22.2%
40.00%106.073814,64633.3%42.9%
60.00%106.195514,74525.0%83.3%
44.44%96.892813,43425.0%60.0%
37.50%86.35149,35640.0%33.3%
57.14%75.781411,68150.0%60.0%
71.43%76.21,31719,871100.0%60.0%
71.43%75.61,15912,43050.0%100.0%
16.67%65.375512,1500.0%20.0%
83.33%65.992711,46280.0%100.0%
60.00%56.879410,99475.0%0.0%
80.00%56.481214,42850.0%100.0%
60.00%56.093214,72350.0%100.0%
40.00%56.21,05617,702100.0%25.0%
60.00%57.81,13715,558100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.480611,29225.0%100.0%
20.00%55.71,06917,146100.0%0.0%

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Samira vs Galio - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Galio in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Galio matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Galio'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 Galio in the early game?

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

How does Samira do against Galio in the late game?

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

Who wins the Samira vs Galio matchup?

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

What is the best Samira build against Galio?

The best Samira build against Galio includes The Collector, Bloodthirster, Lord Dominik's Regards with Swiftmarch. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Galio?

The best Samira runes against Galio use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Galio matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Galio?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Galio with a 60.0% win rate. Samira strongly counters Galio in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Samira against Galio?

When playing Samira against Galio, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.