Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Samiravs Jinx

SMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Jinx wins with a 54.1% win rate (+8.2%) over Samira based on 231 games. Jinx 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 Jinx 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
Jinx - 45.9% win rateJinx(45.9%)
Samira - 45.9% win rate in this matchup
Samira
45.9% WR
VS
Jinx vs Samira matchup - 54.1% win rate
Jinx
54.1% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Jinx Matchup?

Jinx wins the Samira vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 231
45.9%
Win Rate
54.1%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
912
DMG / min
907
14,433
Gold / game
13,794
289
Heal / min
172
624
DMG Mitigated / min
373
0.1
CC / min
0.7
45.3%
Early Game WR
54.7%
46.5%
Late Game WR
53.5%

Samira vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 231 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 54.1% win rate compared to Samira's 45.9%, giving Jinx a 8.2 percentage point advantage. Jinx 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 Jinx leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx 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 Jinx 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 Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Samira
6.7Jinx
Samira and Jinx farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
912Samira
907Jinx
Damage output is virtually even between Samira and Jinx, with only 5 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
14,433Samira
13,794Jinx
Samira earns 639 more gold per game than Jinx, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.7Jinx
Jinx provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jinx coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
913Samira
545Jinx
Samira vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 367 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
54.7%
+9.4% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira45.3%
Jinx early game win rateJinx54.7%
Late Game
Jinx
53.5%
+7.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira46.5%
Jinx late game win rateJinx53.5%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.7% win rate — a 9.4 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.5% win rate — 7.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jinx 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 Jinx

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs JinxPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs JinxTriumph - best Samira rune vs JinxLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs JinxLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Jinx
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs JinxResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs JinxRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Jinx
50.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Jinx in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.19%2826.389414,43751.2%54.7%
46.49%2716.286613,73447.5%45.5%
45.89%2316.591214,43345.3%46.5%
47.39%2116.595215,13947.9%47.0%
48.92%1866.488613,82050.0%47.8%
48.54%1716.697215,01047.4%49.5%
59.42%1386.597514,32257.3%61.9%
55.56%1356.591513,76763.4%46.9%
57.04%1356.895013,55458.7%55.0%
47.11%1216.392615,16035.4%54.8%
56.52%1156.71,02015,63066.0%48.4%
56.98%866.796914,18752.2%62.5%
49.38%816.491014,16847.2%51.1%
51.25%806.791714,23840.0%62.5%
50.63%796.692514,21241.9%61.1%
46.38%696.793314,11650.0%42.4%
54.24%596.397713,97554.8%53.6%
45.10%516.697814,38246.7%42.9%
29.55%446.483913,37322.7%36.4%
46.34%416.389314,09443.8%48.0%
42.11%387.183312,87933.3%57.1%
51.43%356.187014,27056.3%47.4%
58.82%346.983614,82253.3%63.2%
48.48%336.01,04314,54033.3%57.1%
56.25%326.41,10416,36150.0%59.1%
51.61%316.591216,37544.4%54.5%
55.56%276.684014,22442.9%69.2%
51.85%276.390513,54743.8%63.6%
57.69%266.993314,39846.1%69.2%
68.75%166.71,14315,15071.4%66.7%
61.54%136.379414,77266.7%60.0%
54.55%116.91,29816,05333.3%80.0%
40.00%107.492415,2030.0%57.1%
44.44%97.41,14114,36133.3%50.0%
11.11%96.273713,9620.0%16.7%
57.14%75.181811,67566.7%0.0%
57.14%76.11,15716,06450.0%66.7%
66.67%66.11,01812,93266.7%66.7%
50.00%67.01,01616,02950.0%50.0%
60.00%56.71,06818,335100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.91,26821,0150.0%60.0%
60.00%56.71,09515,64566.7%50.0%

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Samira vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Jinx in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Samira vs Jinx matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to Samira's 45.9%, a 8.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 231 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Samira do against Jinx in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Samira with a 54.7% win rate versus 45.3%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Jinx in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Samira vs Jinx matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to 46.5%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Jinx matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Samira with a 54.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 8.2 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 231 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Jinx?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Jinx?

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

Does Samira counter Jinx?

No, Samira struggles against Jinx with only a 45.9% win rate. Jinx has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jinx's lead.

How do I play Samira against Jinx?

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