Samiravs Kennen
Samira vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Samira wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kennen based on 7 games. Kennen 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 Kennen 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.
Kennen(57.1%)Who Wins the Samira vs Kennen Matchup?
Samira vs Kennen Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kennen's 42.9%, giving Samira a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kennen controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kennen 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 crowd control, where Kennen leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Kennen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kennen 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 Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira33.3%Kennen66.7%Samira75.0%Kennen25.0%Kennen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Kennen 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kennen. 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: Kennen 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 Kennen
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Kennen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.21% | 254 | 6.4 | 926 | 13,991 | 48.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.41% | 246 | 6.3 | 905 | 14,403 | 49.0% | 51.4% | |
| 51.08% | 231 | 6.1 | 891 | 14,497 | 53.2% | 49.6% | |
| 45.13% | 226 | 6.6 | 925 | 13,809 | 38.5% | 51.3% | |
| 40.87% | 208 | 6.6 | 862 | 13,502 | 38.7% | 43.1% | |
| 51.72% | 174 | 6.4 | 897 | 13,802 | 57.5% | 46.8% | |
| 49.09% | 165 | 6.3 | 918 | 14,384 | 46.7% | 51.1% | |
| 47.55% | 143 | 6.3 | 936 | 13,694 | 53.1% | 43.0% | |
| 51.75% | 143 | 6.5 | 938 | 13,592 | 45.5% | 59.1% | |
| 55.29% | 85 | 6.8 | 906 | 14,069 | 60.9% | 48.7% | |
| 56.41% | 78 | 6.6 | 945 | 14,708 | 48.7% | 64.1% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 6.4 | 976 | 13,467 | 56.1% | 56.3% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 6.6 | 921 | 13,584 | 42.5% | 63.3% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.2 | 786 | 13,008 | 50.0% | 42.4% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.7 | 928 | 13,477 | 46.1% | 53.3% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 6.4 | 842 | 12,535 | 44.8% | 36.4% | |
| 60.78% | 51 | 6.4 | 900 | 14,464 | 66.7% | 57.6% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 6.2 | 965 | 14,180 | 41.7% | 55.6% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.1 | 854 | 12,564 | 45.5% | 38.1% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 6.5 | 912 | 13,115 | 60.9% | 33.3% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 6.8 | 1,077 | 14,021 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.6 | 907 | 12,966 | 56.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.3 | 1,073 | 13,907 | 63.2% | 54.5% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.4 | 931 | 14,094 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.8 | 727 | 12,142 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.6 | 824 | 14,499 | 41.7% | 28.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 694 | 12,706 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.9 | 864 | 13,659 | 53.9% | 36.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.6 | 872 | 12,083 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 829 | 14,317 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,041 | 14,600 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 977 | 15,297 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 839 | 14,582 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 904 | 12,072 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 1,085 | 12,350 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 882 | 14,615 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 622 | 10,085 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 904 | 13,109 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.9 | 644 | 7,643 | 14.3% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 961 | 13,104 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 946 | 15,085 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 775 | 8,949 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 877 | 13,509 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.7 | 1,193 | 16,808 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,613 | 17,142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 794 | 11,256 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
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Samira vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Kennen in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Samira vs Kennen matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kennen's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Samira do against Kennen in the early game?
In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kennen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Kennen in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Kennen matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Kennen matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Kennen with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Kennen?
The best Samira build against Kennen includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Kennen?
The best Samira runes against Kennen use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Kennen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Kennen?
Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 57.1% win rate. Samira strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Samira against Kennen?
When playing Samira against Kennen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kennen. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.