Samiravs Karthus
Samira vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Karthus based on 12 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 Karthus 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.
Karthus(75.0%)Who Wins the Samira vs Karthus Matchup?
Samira vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 25.0%, giving Samira a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karthus 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 Karthus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus 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 Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira66.7%Karthus33.3%Samira83.3%Karthus16.7%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Karthus. 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Karthus. 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. Karthus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Samira Runes Against Karthus
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Karthus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Samira vs Karthus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Samira do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Karthus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Karthus matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Karthus matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Karthus with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Karthus?
The best Samira build against Karthus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Karthus?
The best Samira runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Karthus?
Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 75.0% win rate. Samira strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Samira against Karthus?
When playing Samira against Karthus, 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.