Samiravs Locke
Samira vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Samira based on 7 games. Locke 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Samira vs Locke Matchup?
Samira vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Samira's 28.6%, giving Locke a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Locke dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Locke leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke 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 Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Samira Build Against Locke
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Locke are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira33.3%
Locke66.7%Samira0.0%Locke100.0%Locke 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 Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Locke holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Samira Runes Against Locke
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.03% | 134 | 6.5 | 854 | 12,998 | 42.6% | 45.5% | |
| 51.56% | 128 | 6.0 | 908 | 14,106 | 45.2% | 57.6% | |
| 53.97% | 126 | 6.3 | 938 | 14,698 | 49.1% | 57.8% | |
| 38.94% | 113 | 6.3 | 792 | 12,236 | 43.1% | 34.5% | |
| 52.44% | 82 | 6.3 | 846 | 13,065 | 60.0% | 43.2% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.6 | 926 | 13,278 | 50.0% | 46.4% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 6.6 | 836 | 12,978 | 65.8% | 37.9% | |
| 62.69% | 67 | 6.5 | 904 | 13,928 | 61.3% | 63.9% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 6.3 | 879 | 13,006 | 41.9% | 48.3% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 6.5 | 932 | 14,142 | 46.1% | 46.7% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.5 | 915 | 12,721 | 46.1% | 59.1% | |
| 66.67% | 45 | 6.1 | 892 | 13,553 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.0 | 831 | 14,246 | 66.7% | 53.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.3 | 998 | 15,024 | 63.2% | 47.1% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 6.4 | 1,027 | 15,351 | 41.2% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.6 | 894 | 13,995 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.6 | 884 | 14,873 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.5 | 878 | 14,705 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.2 | 841 | 14,313 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.5 | 803 | 12,556 | 54.5% | 18.2% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.4 | 703 | 13,448 | 20.0% | 41.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.7 | 913 | 14,661 | 25.0% | 46.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 1,016 | 12,953 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.8 | 907 | 12,846 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 91.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 927 | 15,266 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,015 | 11,756 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,067 | 16,663 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.9 | 982 | 13,927 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 772 | 14,381 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,117 | 17,105 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,025 | 14,264 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,003 | 10,334 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 914 | 11,445 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 627 | 12,264 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 894 | 15,427 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 767 | 10,345 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 712 | 14,864 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 524 | 9,056 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,058 | 15,288 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
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Samira vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Samira vs Locke matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Samira's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Samira do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Samira vs Locke matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Samira with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Locke?
The best Samira build against Locke includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Lord Dominik's Regards with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Locke?
The best Samira runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Locke?
No, Samira struggles against Locke with only a 28.6% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Samira against Locke?
When playing Samira against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Locke has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.