Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Lux

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Samira wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Lux based on 9 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 Lux matchup.

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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.

Compare against an opponent
Samira - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Samira
55.6% WR
VS
Lux vs Samira matchup - 44.4% win rate
Lux
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Lux Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Lux matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
1,117
DMG / min
887
17,105
Gold / game
14,060
444
Heal / min
57
666
DMG Mitigated / min
376
0.1
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Samira vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Lux's 44.4%, giving Samira a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lux 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 Lux leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Lux and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Lux in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Lux, 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.

Farming
6.8Samira
6.3Lux
Samira edges out Lux by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
1,117Samira
887Lux
Samira heavily out-damages Lux by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lux should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
17,105Samira
14,060Lux
Samira generates a commanding 3,044 more gold per game than Lux. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lux should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
1.6Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,109Samira
433Lux
Samira vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 677 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira50.0%
Lux early game win rateLux50.0%
Late Game
Samira
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira57.1%
Lux late game win rateLux42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Samira and Lux, 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.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Lux. 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. Lux players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Samira Runes Against Lux

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs LuxPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs LuxTriumph - best Samira rune vs LuxLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs LuxCoup de Grace - best Samira rune vs Lux
Sorcery rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs LuxSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Samira rune vs LuxGathering Storm - best Samira rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Lux, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.03%1346.585412,99842.6%45.5%
51.56%1286.090814,10645.2%57.6%
53.97%1266.393814,69849.1%57.8%
38.94%1136.379212,23643.1%34.5%
52.44%826.384613,06560.0%43.2%
48.57%706.692613,27850.0%46.4%
53.73%676.683612,97865.8%37.9%
62.69%676.590413,92861.3%63.9%
45.00%606.387913,00641.9%48.3%
46.43%566.593214,14246.1%46.7%
52.08%486.591512,72146.1%59.1%
66.67%456.189213,55371.4%62.5%
58.14%436.083114,24666.7%53.6%
55.56%366.399815,02463.2%47.1%
41.67%366.41,02715,35141.2%42.1%
50.00%326.689413,99550.0%50.0%
45.16%316.688414,87350.0%41.2%
59.26%276.587814,70550.0%64.7%
40.91%226.284114,31333.3%46.1%
36.36%226.580312,55654.5%18.2%
35.29%176.470313,44820.0%41.7%
41.18%175.791314,66125.0%46.1%
60.00%156.31,01612,95357.1%62.5%
38.46%135.890712,84625.0%60.0%
91.67%126.392715,26680.0%100.0%
25.00%126.71,01511,75612.5%50.0%
36.36%116.91,06716,66333.3%37.5%
72.73%116.998213,92775.0%71.4%
45.45%116.477214,38166.7%37.5%
55.56%96.81,11717,10550.0%57.1%
37.50%86.91,02514,26450.0%25.0%
28.57%75.61,00310,33433.3%0.0%
66.67%65.891411,44566.7%66.7%
50.00%67.162712,26466.7%33.3%
50.00%66.489415,42733.3%66.7%
60.00%56.476710,34533.3%100.0%
60.00%56.771214,86450.0%66.7%
40.00%55.35249,05633.3%50.0%
60.00%56.91,05815,28833.3%100.0%

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Samira vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Lux in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Lux matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Lux's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Samira do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Lux 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 Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Lux matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Lux matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Lux with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Lux?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Lux?

The best Samira runes against Lux use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Lux?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 55.6% win rate. Samira strongly counters Lux in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Samira against Lux?

When playing Samira against Lux, 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.