Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Kalista

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 73.7% win rate (+47.4%) over Kalista based on 19 games. Samira 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 Kalista matchup.

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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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Samira - 73.7% win rate in this matchup
Samira
73.7% WR
VS
Kalista vs Samira matchup - 26.3% win rate
Kalista
26.3% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Kalista Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Kalista matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 19
73.7%
Win Rate
26.3%
6.5
CS / min
6.1
1,064
DMG / min
923
15,512
Gold / game
13,965
344
Heal / min
185
567
DMG Mitigated / min
488
0.1
CC / min
0.5
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Samira vs Kalista Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 73.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 26.3%, giving Samira a 47.4 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kalista 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 Kalista leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Kalista and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kalista away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Samira
6.1Kalista
Samira edges out Kalista by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
1,064Samira
923Kalista
Samira heavily out-damages Kalista by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kalista 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
15,512Samira
13,965Kalista
Samira generates a commanding 1,547 more gold per game than Kalista. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kalista should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.5Kalista
Kalista provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Kalista coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
911Samira
673Kalista
Samira vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 238 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kalista is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kalista, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira75.0%
Kalista early game win rateKalista25.0%
Late Game
Samira
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira72.7%
Kalista late game win rateKalista27.3%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kalista. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Samira Runes Against Kalista

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs KalistaPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs KalistaTriumph - best Samira rune vs KalistaLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs KalistaLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Kalista
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs KalistaDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs KalistaTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Kalista
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Kalista, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.11%3186.285413,36452.7%44.9%
48.81%2526.385513,77248.0%49.4%
50.49%2046.390913,78948.2%52.1%
47.50%1606.285513,11054.7%41.2%
43.75%1446.289713,11146.3%41.6%
47.76%1346.690612,82442.9%52.1%
48.39%1246.293514,50445.5%50.7%
45.95%1116.484813,17644.2%47.5%
48.65%1116.394413,82030.4%61.5%
47.25%916.596013,32644.9%50.0%
45.88%856.392713,74646.5%45.2%
48.57%706.692413,57545.5%51.4%
54.29%706.696613,67251.4%57.1%
50.00%686.387112,87451.5%48.6%
47.69%656.389213,05643.5%50.0%
53.06%496.287713,16960.7%42.9%
59.09%446.289014,21858.8%59.3%
55.81%436.385913,48750.0%60.0%
52.63%386.487714,04362.5%45.5%
50.00%366.287712,88243.8%55.0%
70.00%306.41,01114,70864.7%76.9%
41.38%296.595814,05725.0%52.9%
51.72%296.185212,69442.9%60.0%
39.29%286.092012,71038.5%40.0%
51.85%277.592314,22253.9%50.0%
38.46%266.284512,17940.0%36.4%
50.00%206.593713,69342.9%53.9%
42.11%196.681112,83333.3%50.0%
73.68%196.51,06415,51275.0%72.7%
64.71%176.71,04514,97788.9%37.5%
43.75%166.777013,66322.2%71.4%
28.57%145.91,09313,6180.0%40.0%
46.15%135.41,06710,38457.1%33.3%
76.92%136.896114,150100.0%62.5%
91.67%127.21,21612,76083.3%100.0%
9.09%116.069111,49025.0%0.0%
27.27%116.386910,95814.3%50.0%
50.00%86.193713,493100.0%42.9%
0.00%86.685711,1570.0%0.0%
57.14%76.060510,66266.7%50.0%
28.57%76.676314,0780.0%40.0%
33.33%65.968411,47750.0%0.0%
66.67%67.094313,023100.0%50.0%
50.00%65.91,01113,9350.0%75.0%
66.67%67.385914,435100.0%33.3%
50.00%66.51,31815,39250.0%50.0%
50.00%66.36208,83525.0%100.0%

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Samira vs Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Kalista in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Kalista matchup with a 73.7% win rate compared to Kalista's 26.3%, a 47.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Kalista in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Kalista with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Kalista in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Kalista matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Kalista matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Kalista with a 73.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 47.4 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Kalista?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Kalista?

The best Samira runes against Kalista use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Samira vs Kalista matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Kalista?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Kalista with a 73.7% win rate. Samira strongly counters Kalista in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Samira against Kalista?

When playing Samira against Kalista, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.