Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Heimerdinger

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Samira based on 5 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the 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 - 20.0% win rateHeimerdinger(20.0%)
Samira - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
20.0% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Samira matchup - 80.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.0
CS / min
5.9
769
DMG / min
1,290
15,629
Gold / game
14,783
307
Heal / min
81
611
DMG Mitigated / min
378
0.1
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Samira vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Heimerdinger reaches their power spikes, while Heimerdinger should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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 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
6.0Samira
5.9Heimerdinger
Samira and Heimerdinger farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
769Samira
1,290Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Samira by 521 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Samira should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,629Samira
14,783Heimerdinger
Samira generates a commanding 847 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
0.8Heimerdinger
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
919Samira
460Heimerdinger
Samira vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 459 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira100.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira0.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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.

Heimerdinger is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, 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 Heimerdinger reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Heimerdinger 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 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
Inspiration rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Cash Back - best Samira rune vs HeimerdingerCosmic Insight - best Samira rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Heimerdinger 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
48.73%5506.594414,32551.7%46.5%
49.32%3656.487113,52747.3%51.4%
51.92%3646.385913,56548.4%55.6%
43.96%2986.490013,63740.1%47.7%
41.22%2966.287413,45540.0%42.2%
51.82%2746.290813,99655.3%49.4%
58.50%2006.694314,51656.5%60.2%
46.52%1876.593113,95748.9%44.4%
54.12%1706.593813,73860.9%46.1%
56.25%1126.293013,72948.1%63.3%
51.04%966.395814,47648.7%52.6%
50.53%956.185212,96454.2%46.8%
49.45%916.394613,41739.6%60.5%
51.72%876.284113,63259.1%44.2%
50.00%826.494214,03242.5%57.1%
53.85%786.696214,77057.5%50.0%
55.13%786.288214,19047.1%61.4%
53.95%766.893814,48755.3%52.6%
50.68%736.285412,69354.0%47.2%
51.43%706.596914,72055.2%48.8%
43.33%606.481914,00447.8%40.5%
26.67%456.589714,34731.8%21.7%
51.16%436.593713,49252.4%50.0%
48.78%416.293514,51944.4%52.2%
39.47%386.31,00014,47240.9%37.5%
50.00%286.588711,94252.9%45.5%
45.83%245.995612,43333.3%66.7%
43.48%236.285614,47633.3%47.1%
40.91%226.382314,24333.3%46.1%
63.64%226.799314,14169.2%55.6%
35.29%176.469412,90837.5%33.3%
52.94%176.590415,45825.0%61.5%
50.00%166.070911,43022.2%85.7%
38.46%136.49359,75825.0%60.0%
38.46%136.593713,15442.9%33.3%
33.33%126.482611,85540.0%28.6%
40.00%106.073814,64633.3%42.9%
50.00%106.41,16417,19250.0%50.0%
50.00%86.795613,48333.3%60.0%
37.50%86.21,23816,750100.0%28.6%
42.86%76.35329,64050.0%33.3%
66.67%66.591416,4020.0%100.0%
50.00%65.875111,38350.0%50.0%
83.33%65.61,16714,41666.7%100.0%
20.00%56.076915,629100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.888411,33375.0%100.0%
20.00%55.71,06917,146100.0%0.0%

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Samira vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Samira do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Who wins the Samira vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Samira with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Heimerdinger?

The best Samira build against Heimerdinger includes optimized core items. 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 Inspiration 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?

No, Samira struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 20.0% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Samira against Heimerdinger?

When playing Samira against Heimerdinger, play cautiously and avoid Heimerdinger's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Heimerdinger has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.