Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Heimerdinger

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Samira wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Heimerdinger based on 7 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 Heimerdinger 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.

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Heimerdinger - 85.7% win rateHeimerdinger(85.7%)
Samira - 85.7% win rate in this matchup
Samira
85.7% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Samira matchup - 14.3% win rate
Heimerdinger
14.3% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
7.0
CS / min
6.0
992
DMG / min
1,015
15,273
Gold / game
11,688
395
Heal / min
75
753
DMG Mitigated / min
392
0.1
CC / min
0.9
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Samira vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 14.3%, giving Samira a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Samira
6.0Heimerdinger
Samira significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Samira a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Heimerdinger players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
992Samira
1,015Heimerdinger
Damage output is virtually even between Samira and Heimerdinger, with only 23 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
15,273Samira
11,688Heimerdinger
Samira generates a commanding 3,586 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.9Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,148Samira
468Heimerdinger
Samira vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 680 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Heimerdinger

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Heimerdinger are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Bloodthirster. 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 Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira75.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger25.0%
Late Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira100.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Samira Runes Against Heimerdinger

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs HeimerdingerTriumph - best Samira rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs HeimerdingerLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Heimerdinger
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs HeimerdingerDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs HeimerdingerTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


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.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.51%4826.287914,07345.0%49.8%
44.78%3936.489514,04547.6%41.7%
46.46%3816.191714,29444.2%48.3%
48.30%2656.392614,73244.5%51.0%
54.63%2166.41,05415,30650.9%58.2%
54.68%2036.398014,69951.1%57.5%
52.26%1996.292014,21750.0%54.5%
51.35%1856.596814,84955.6%48.1%
52.63%1526.495114,58952.0%53.3%
50.00%1506.497614,83555.3%44.6%
51.80%1396.594114,90647.1%56.5%
44.53%1286.485213,99446.3%42.6%
56.30%1196.390113,81456.5%56.0%
52.88%1046.288614,05051.0%54.7%
40.00%856.492513,89934.7%47.2%
58.75%806.692915,22361.8%56.5%
53.25%776.186014,17255.0%51.4%
50.67%756.495014,33944.7%56.8%
58.33%606.084714,11755.6%60.6%
36.00%506.491413,18943.3%25.0%
51.06%476.41,00515,75936.8%60.7%
46.81%476.183013,57450.0%44.4%
55.56%456.691013,59452.2%59.1%
39.02%416.178612,04833.3%50.0%
42.11%386.399913,70339.1%46.7%
39.47%386.190014,26650.0%30.0%
50.00%326.083514,88557.1%44.4%
44.83%296.193213,43033.3%63.6%
46.67%155.983614,43033.3%55.6%
50.00%147.181114,03350.0%50.0%
30.77%136.51,16115,48520.0%37.5%
53.85%136.194015,25025.0%66.7%
63.64%116.31,08214,85840.0%83.3%
87.50%87.694014,94175.0%100.0%
85.71%77.099215,27375.0%100.0%
20.00%55.967510,6200.0%50.0%
20.00%56.190614,860100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.81,01417,2450.0%60.0%
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Samira vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Samira do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Heimerdinger?

The best Samira build against Heimerdinger includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Heimerdinger?

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

Does Samira counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 85.7% win rate. Samira strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Samira against Heimerdinger?

When playing Samira against Heimerdinger, 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.