Samiravs Kalista
Samira vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kalista wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Samira based on 26 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Kalista scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Kalista 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.
Kalista(46.1%)Who Wins the Samira vs Kalista Matchup?
Samira vs Kalista Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Samira's 46.1%, giving Kalista a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Kalista outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Kalista reaches their power spikes, while Kalista should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Kalista 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 Kalista 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 Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira50.0%Kalista50.0%Samira41.7%Kalista58.3%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.
Kalista is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Kalista, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Samira has the edge early, but Kalista gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Samira Runes Against Kalista
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Kalista in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.80% | 250 | 6.4 | 906 | 14,783 | 50.0% | 47.9% | |
| 47.85% | 209 | 6.6 | 895 | 14,519 | 47.4% | 48.2% | |
| 51.20% | 209 | 6.2 | 914 | 14,692 | 54.9% | 47.7% | |
| 47.29% | 203 | 6.6 | 914 | 14,238 | 47.6% | 47.0% | |
| 41.48% | 176 | 6.5 | 908 | 14,436 | 39.7% | 42.7% | |
| 50.90% | 167 | 6.5 | 987 | 14,863 | 45.6% | 55.7% | |
| 54.30% | 151 | 6.6 | 975 | 15,185 | 59.4% | 50.6% | |
| 51.05% | 143 | 6.5 | 950 | 14,370 | 48.6% | 53.4% | |
| 52.29% | 109 | 6.4 | 932 | 14,220 | 61.8% | 42.6% | |
| 48.60% | 107 | 6.7 | 912 | 13,410 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 6.2 | 928 | 14,890 | 60.6% | 48.8% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 6.5 | 996 | 14,139 | 50.0% | 53.6% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.5 | 936 | 14,177 | 58.5% | 43.3% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 6.5 | 922 | 13,356 | 48.6% | 45.2% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.5 | 1,002 | 14,176 | 44.1% | 55.9% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 6.5 | 851 | 14,528 | 46.7% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 6.7 | 955 | 14,704 | 61.5% | 54.8% | |
| 28.26% | 46 | 6.3 | 799 | 11,464 | 20.7% | 41.2% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.2 | 871 | 13,143 | 30.8% | 58.8% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 6.8 | 893 | 13,076 | 32.1% | 46.7% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.3 | 1,097 | 14,946 | 44.4% | 47.4% | |
| 33.33% | 36 | 6.3 | 721 | 12,479 | 38.1% | 26.7% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.7 | 789 | 12,926 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.4 | 1,113 | 16,253 | 57.1% | 31.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.1 | 950 | 15,503 | 41.7% | 61.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,022 | 14,250 | 46.7% | 61.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.6 | 1,020 | 14,483 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.6 | 900 | 12,736 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.1 | 979 | 15,943 | 30.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.4 | 801 | 12,396 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.7 | 790 | 12,775 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.7 | 894 | 14,311 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,068 | 15,320 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 745 | 13,135 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 931 | 11,498 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 874 | 13,979 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 989 | 13,160 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 817 | 13,035 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 564 | 10,745 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 876 | 11,489 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
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Samira vs Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Kalista in League of Legends?
Kalista wins the Samira vs Kalista matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Samira's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
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, Kalista takes over the Samira vs Kalista matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Kalista matchup?
Kalista wins the matchup against Samira with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 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?
No, Samira struggles against Kalista with only a 46.1% win rate. Kalista has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kalista's lead.
How do I play Samira against Kalista?
When playing Samira against Kalista, play cautiously and avoid Kalista's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kalista has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.