Samiravs Kai'Sa
Samira vs Kai'Sa is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kai'Sa wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.7%) over Samira based on 111 games. Kai'Sa wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Kai'Sa 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.
Who Wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa Matchup?
Samira vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 111 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Samira's 48.6%, giving Kai'Sa a 2.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Samira leads by 275 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Kai'Sa is slightly favored, Samira can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Kai'Sa's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Samira vs Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown
Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kai'Sa holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira30.4%
Kai'Sa69.6%Samira61.5%Kai'Sa38.5%Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.6% win rate — a 39.1 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Kai'Sa 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 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Kai'Sa. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kai'Sa must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira 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 Kai'Sa
Precision
Domination
The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Samira maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kai'Sa.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.11% | 318 | 6.2 | 854 | 13,364 | 52.7% | 44.9% | |
| 48.81% | 252 | 6.3 | 855 | 13,772 | 48.0% | 49.4% | |
| 50.49% | 204 | 6.3 | 909 | 13,789 | 48.2% | 52.1% | |
| 47.50% | 160 | 6.2 | 855 | 13,110 | 54.7% | 41.2% | |
| 43.75% | 144 | 6.2 | 897 | 13,111 | 46.3% | 41.6% | |
| 47.76% | 134 | 6.6 | 906 | 12,824 | 42.9% | 52.1% | |
| 48.39% | 124 | 6.2 | 935 | 14,504 | 45.5% | 50.7% | |
| 45.95% | 111 | 6.4 | 848 | 13,176 | 44.2% | 47.5% | |
| 48.65% | 111 | 6.3 | 944 | 13,820 | 30.4% | 61.5% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 6.5 | 960 | 13,326 | 44.9% | 50.0% | |
| 45.88% | 85 | 6.3 | 927 | 13,746 | 46.5% | 45.2% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.6 | 924 | 13,575 | 45.5% | 51.4% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 6.6 | 966 | 13,672 | 51.4% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.3 | 871 | 12,874 | 51.5% | 48.6% | |
| 47.69% | 65 | 6.3 | 892 | 13,056 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 6.2 | 877 | 13,169 | 60.7% | 42.9% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.2 | 890 | 14,218 | 58.8% | 59.3% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.3 | 859 | 13,487 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.4 | 877 | 14,043 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.2 | 877 | 12,882 | 43.8% | 55.0% | |
| 70.00% | 30 | 6.4 | 1,011 | 14,708 | 64.7% | 76.9% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.5 | 958 | 14,057 | 25.0% | 52.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.1 | 852 | 12,694 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.0 | 920 | 12,710 | 38.5% | 40.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 7.5 | 923 | 14,222 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.2 | 845 | 12,179 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 937 | 13,693 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.6 | 811 | 12,833 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,064 | 15,512 | 75.0% | 72.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.7 | 1,045 | 14,977 | 88.9% | 37.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 770 | 13,663 | 22.2% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.9 | 1,093 | 13,618 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.4 | 1,067 | 10,384 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.8 | 961 | 14,150 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 91.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,216 | 12,760 | 83.3% | 100.0% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 6.0 | 691 | 11,490 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.3 | 869 | 10,958 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 937 | 13,493 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 857 | 11,157 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 605 | 10,662 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 763 | 14,078 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 684 | 11,477 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 943 | 13,023 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,011 | 13,935 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 859 | 14,435 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,318 | 15,392 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 620 | 8,835 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
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Samira vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?
Kai'Sa wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Samira's 48.6%, a 2.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 111 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Samira do against Kai'Sa in the early game?
In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Samira with a 69.6% win rate versus 30.4%. Kai'Sa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Kai'Sa in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup?
Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Samira with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 2.7 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 111 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Kai'Sa?
The best Samira build against Kai'Sa includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Kai'Sa?
The best Samira runes against Kai'Sa use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Kai'Sa?
No, Samira struggles against Kai'Sa with only a 48.6% win rate. Kai'Sa has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kai'Sa's lead.
How do I play Samira against Kai'Sa?
When playing Samira against Kai'Sa, play cautiously and avoid Kai'Sa's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kai'Sa in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.