Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Malzahar

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malzahar wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Samira based on 5 games. Malzahar 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 Malzahar 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.

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Samira - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
0.0% WR
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Malzahar vs Samira matchup - 100.0% win rate
Malzahar
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Malzahar Matchup?

Malzahar wins the Samira vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Malzahar
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
6.4
CS / min
8.9
508
DMG / min
848
10,434
Gold / game
13,113
218
Heal / min
58
456
DMG Mitigated / min
355
0.0
CC / min
2.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Samira vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Samira's 0.0%, giving Malzahar a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Malzahar 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 Malzahar leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malzahar 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 Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Samira
8.9Malzahar
Malzahar significantly out-farms Samira by 2.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 37 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Samira players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
508Samira
848Malzahar
Malzahar heavily out-damages Samira by 341 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Samira should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Malzahar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,434Samira
13,113Malzahar
Malzahar generates a commanding 2,679 more gold per game than Samira. This substantial economic advantage means Malzahar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Samira should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.0Samira
2.0Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malzahar 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
673Samira
413Malzahar
Samira vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 260 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Malzahar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Malzahar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malzahar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira0.0%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar100.0%
Late Game
Malzahar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira0.0%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar100.0%

Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malzahar 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 Malzahar

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs MalzaharTriumph - best Samira rune vs MalzaharLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs MalzaharLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Malzahar
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs MalzaharDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs MalzaharTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Malzahar
0.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Malzahar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.97%1526.584513,25956.3%48.1%
50.43%1156.485914,23846.3%52.7%
47.71%1096.390113,76951.2%45.5%
53.85%786.390212,82764.3%41.7%
47.76%676.293613,30850.0%45.7%
49.21%636.886912,50736.7%60.6%
47.06%516.391414,78847.6%46.7%
47.92%486.494513,71225.0%64.3%
46.81%476.483613,65845.0%48.1%
51.16%436.51,01212,58048.0%55.6%
43.24%376.41,00014,50933.3%52.6%
37.84%376.187612,60145.5%34.6%
48.48%336.692213,48947.1%50.0%
51.52%336.599913,66352.9%50.0%
43.75%326.485813,36854.5%38.1%
58.33%246.095114,09766.7%50.0%
59.09%225.983113,06966.7%53.9%
52.63%196.31,01016,88980.0%42.9%
52.94%176.386915,59025.0%61.5%
57.14%146.11,07413,97960.0%55.6%
42.86%146.179713,17716.7%62.5%
35.71%146.897014,08914.3%57.1%
83.33%126.91,19814,168100.0%50.0%
41.67%127.371912,61140.0%42.9%
33.33%126.299912,54733.3%33.3%
30.00%106.21,00313,82450.0%16.7%
80.00%106.31,08815,42175.0%83.3%
33.33%95.594812,5080.0%50.0%
37.50%86.672913,28920.0%66.7%
50.00%86.975113,34133.3%60.0%
71.43%76.695015,415100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.71,11512,97125.0%66.7%
16.67%65.961210,33633.3%0.0%
66.67%66.995112,87866.7%66.7%
60.00%57.095415,431100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.61,42012,49033.3%50.0%
80.00%57.51,42116,483100.0%0.0%
0.00%56.450810,4340.0%0.0%
100.00%57.81,50816,335100.0%100.0%

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Samira vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Malzahar wins the Samira vs Malzahar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Samira's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Samira with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Samira vs Malzahar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Malzahar matchup?

Malzahar wins the matchup against Samira with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Malzahar?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Malzahar?

The best Samira runes against Malzahar use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Samira vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Malzahar?

No, Samira struggles against Malzahar with only a 0.0% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.

How do I play Samira against Malzahar?

When playing Samira against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malzahar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.