Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Kai'Sa

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Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Kai'Sa is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.8%) over Kai'Sa based on 167 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.

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Kai'Sa - 50.9% win rateKai'Sa(50.9%)
Samira - 50.9% win rate in this matchup
Samira
50.9% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup - 49.1% win rate
Kai'Sa
49.1% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 167
50.9%
Win Rate
49.1%
6.5
CS / min
6.8
987
DMG / min
871
14,863
Gold / game
14,360
298
Heal / min
172
625
DMG Mitigated / min
491
0.1
CC / min
0.1
45.6%
Early Game WR
54.4%
55.7%
Late Game WR
44.3%

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 167 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 49.1%, giving Samira a 1.8 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 260 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kai'Sa's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

Samira wins the laning phase against Kai'Sa in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Samira
6.8Kai'Sa
Samira and Kai'Sa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
987Samira
871Kai'Sa
Samira heavily out-damages Kai'Sa by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kai'Sa 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
14,863Samira
14,360Kai'Sa
Samira earns 503 more gold per game than Kai'Sa, 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
0.1Kai'Sa
Both Samira and Kai'Sa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
923Samira
663Kai'Sa
Samira vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 260 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kai'Sa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kai'Sa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
54.4%
+8.9% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira45.6%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa54.4%
Late Game
Samira
55.7%
+11.4% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira55.7%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa44.3%

Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.4% win rate — a 8.9 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 55.7% win rate — 11.4 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 rune tree - Samira primary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs Kai'SaTriumph - best Samira rune vs Kai'SaLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs Kai'SaLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Kai'Sa
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs Kai'SaDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs Kai'SaTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Kai'Sa
55.1% WR

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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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Samira vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 49.1%, a 1.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 167 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Kai'Sa in the early game?

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Samira with a 54.4% win rate versus 45.6%. 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 55.7% win rate compared to 44.3%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.8 percentage point advantage means Samira is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 167 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 55.1% win rate in the Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Kai'Sa?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Kai'Sa with a 50.9% win rate. Samira slightly edges out Kai'Sa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Samira against Kai'Sa?

When playing Samira against Kai'Sa, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kai'Sa. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.