Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Lucian

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Lucian is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Lucian based on 68 games. Lucian 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 Lucian 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.

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Lucian - 50.0% win rateLucian(50.0%)
Samira - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
50.0% WR
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Lucian vs Samira matchup - 50.0% win rate
Lucian
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Lucian Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Lucian matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 68
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
1,002
DMG / min
981
14,176
Gold / game
13,705
289
Heal / min
190
646
DMG Mitigated / min
443
0.1
CC / min
0.1
44.1%
Early Game WR
55.9%
55.9%
Late Game WR
44.1%

Samira vs Lucian Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Lucian matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Lucian's 50.0%, giving Samira a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lucian controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lucian 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 sustain, where Samira leads by 302 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Lucian's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Lucian Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Lucian in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Lucian, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Samira
6.7Lucian
Samira and Lucian farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,002Samira
981Lucian
Damage output is virtually even between Samira and Lucian, with only 21 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
14,176Samira
13,705Lucian
Samira earns 471 more gold per game than Lucian, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.1Lucian
Both Samira and Lucian provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
935Samira
633Lucian
Samira vastly out-sustains Lucian, healing and mitigating 302 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lucian is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lucian, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lucian
55.9%
+11.8% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira44.1%
Lucian early game win rateLucian55.9%
Late Game
Samira
55.9%
+11.8% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira55.9%
Lucian late game win rateLucian44.1%

Lucian dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.9% win rate — a 11.8 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Lucian 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 55.9% win rate — 11.8 points above Lucian. 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: Lucian 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 Lucian

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs LucianPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs LucianTriumph - best Samira rune vs LucianLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs LucianLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Lucian
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs LucianDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs LucianTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Lucian
54.5% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Samira maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Lucian.


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.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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Samira vs Lucian - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Lucian in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Lucian matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Lucian's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Lucian in the early game?

In the early game, Lucian has the advantage against Samira with a 55.9% win rate versus 44.1%. Lucian players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Lucian in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Lucian matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to 44.1%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Lucian matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Lucian with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 68 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Lucian?

The best Samira build against Lucian includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Lucian?

The best Samira runes against Lucian use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Samira vs Lucian matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Lucian?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Lucian with a 50.0% win rate. Samira slightly edges out Lucian in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Samira against Lucian?

When playing Samira against Lucian, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Lucian. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.