Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Garen

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Garen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Garen based on 5 games. Samira 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 Garen 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
Garen - 60.0% win rateGaren(60.0%)
Samira - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
60.0% WR
VS
Garen vs Samira matchup - 40.0% win rate
Garen
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Garen Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Garen matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.9
876
DMG / min
869
11,489
Gold / game
12,084
231
Heal / min
114
642
DMG Mitigated / min
1,503
0.0
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Samira vs Garen Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Garen 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 Garen's 40.0%, giving Samira a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Garen 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 Garen leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Garen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Garen 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 Garen Laning Phase Breakdown

Garen wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Garen is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Garen holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Samira
6.9Garen
Garen significantly out-farms Samira by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Garen a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Samira players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
876Samira
869Garen
Damage output is virtually even between Samira and Garen, with only 7 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,489Samira
12,084Garen
Garen earns 595 more gold per game than Samira, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Garen slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.0Samira
1.3Garen
Garen brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Garen 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
873Samira
1,617Garen
Garen vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 744 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Garen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Samira is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Samira, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira66.7%
Garen early game win rateGaren33.3%
Late Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira50.0%
Garen late game win rateGaren50.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Garen. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 Samira at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Garen. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Samira holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Garen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Samira Runes Against Garen

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs GarenPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs GarenTriumph - best Samira rune vs GarenLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs GarenLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Garen
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs GarenResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs GarenRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Garen
100.0% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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Samira vs Garen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Garen in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Garen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Garen in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Garen with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Garen in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Garen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Garen matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Garen?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Garen?

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

Does Samira counter Garen?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate. Samira strongly counters Garen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Samira against Garen?

When playing Samira against Garen, 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.