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

Samiravs Irelia

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

Samira vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Irelia wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Samira based on 5 games. Irelia 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 Irelia 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
Irelia - 20.0% win rateIrelia(20.0%)
Samira - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
20.0% WR
VS
Irelia vs Samira matchup - 80.0% win rate
Irelia
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Irelia Matchup?

Irelia wins the Samira vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.9
CS / min
6.7
1,001
DMG / min
885
13,531
Gold / game
14,505
364
Heal / min
396
736
DMG Mitigated / min
1,320
0.1
CC / min
0.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Samira vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, giving Irelia a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Irelia leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia 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 Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Samira
6.7Irelia
Irelia edges out Samira by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Irelia.
Damage
1,001Samira
885Irelia
Samira heavily out-damages Irelia by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Irelia 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
13,531Samira
14,505Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 974 more gold per game than Samira. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Samira should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.5Irelia
Irelia provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Irelia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,100Samira
1,715Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 615 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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.

Best Samira Build Against Irelia

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Irelia are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Bloodthirster. 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 Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira0.0%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia100.0%
Late Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira33.3%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia66.7%

Irelia 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 Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

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

Best Samira Runes Against Irelia

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs IreliaTriumph - best Samira rune vs IreliaLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs IreliaLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Irelia
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs IreliaDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs IreliaTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Irelia
50.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Irelia 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 Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Samira vs Irelia 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 Irelia in the early game?

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

How does Samira do against Irelia in the late game?

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

Who wins the Samira vs Irelia matchup?

Irelia 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 Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Irelia?

The best Samira build against Irelia includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Irelia?

The best Samira runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Samira vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Irelia?

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

How do I play Samira against Irelia?

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