Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Samiravs Kalista

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Samira wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Kalista based on 29 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.

Compare against an opponent
Samira - 55.2% win rate in this matchup
Samira
55.2% WR
VS
Kalista vs Samira matchup - 44.8% win rate
Kalista
44.8% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Kalista Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Kalista matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 29
55.2%
Win Rate
44.8%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
939
DMG / min
953
15,248
Gold / game
15,194
333
Heal / min
220
583
DMG Mitigated / min
536
0.1
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Samira vs Kalista Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Kalista's 44.8%, giving Samira a 10.3 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 0.4s 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

Kalista wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Kalista is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kalista holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Samira
6.7Kalista
Samira and Kalista 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
939Samira
953Kalista
Damage output is virtually even between Samira and Kalista, with only 14 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
15,248Samira
15,194Kalista
Samira and Kalista generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 54 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.5Kalista
Kalista 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 Kalista coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
915Samira
755Kalista
Samira vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 160 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira50.0%
Kalista early game win rateKalista50.0%
Late Game
Samira
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira57.9%
Kalista late game win rateKalista42.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Samira and Kalista, with Samira holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 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
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs KalistaResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs KalistaRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Kalista
80.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.25%4416.284713,26647.4%55.5%
46.45%3666.191813,81146.0%47.0%
49.01%3556.387913,64250.6%47.6%
46.46%3536.591113,65547.6%45.1%
48.36%3356.593314,18245.2%51.1%
50.46%3256.595714,55553.3%48.4%
56.31%2226.596314,30152.7%59.8%
47.62%1896.51,03014,16853.9%41.8%
51.08%1866.594014,47048.8%52.9%
54.41%1366.294613,66151.4%57.8%
49.62%1316.292014,94052.8%47.4%
57.94%1266.594514,62052.8%61.6%
54.78%1156.393313,56163.8%41.3%
50.00%1126.585012,99350.0%50.0%
46.60%1036.590014,03747.8%45.6%
50.00%886.688713,53451.2%48.9%
44.71%856.490514,56448.6%42.0%
52.38%846.293614,56052.8%52.1%
54.76%846.493614,13954.8%54.8%
53.85%786.798115,14148.6%58.1%
42.62%616.793913,22232.4%55.6%
45.90%616.41,00914,81542.9%48.5%
43.48%466.379913,34733.3%50.0%
43.24%376.776813,78237.5%47.6%
44.12%346.596313,67650.0%37.5%
57.58%335.91,04014,50373.3%44.4%
53.13%326.31,01313,53347.6%63.6%
63.33%306.594313,63463.2%63.6%
55.17%296.593915,24850.0%57.9%
33.33%246.381413,37033.3%33.3%
65.22%235.61,02516,20650.0%70.6%
45.45%226.389113,94440.0%50.0%
62.50%166.782412,57444.4%85.7%
50.00%166.883912,82550.0%50.0%
43.75%166.797415,27325.0%50.0%
69.23%137.21,22016,01980.0%62.5%
30.77%136.382613,70542.9%16.7%
58.33%126.789813,63171.4%40.0%
27.27%116.494615,02733.3%25.0%
33.33%96.01,07514,01966.7%16.7%
50.00%86.168211,16120.0%100.0%
12.50%87.11,36312,74325.0%0.0%
25.00%86.289112,42125.0%25.0%
14.29%76.078014,1510.0%20.0%
33.33%65.78658,59633.3%0.0%
60.00%56.41,65818,0550.0%75.0%

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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 55.2% win rate compared to Kalista's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Samira do against Kalista in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Kalista with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. 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 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 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 Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% 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 55.2% win rate. Samira strongly counters Kalista in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.