Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Samiravs Master Yi

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Samira wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Master Yi based on 6 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 Master Yi 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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Master Yi - 66.7% win rateMaster Yi(66.7%)
Samira - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Samira
66.7% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Samira matchup - 33.3% win rate
Master Yi
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Master Yi Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.3
CS / min
6.1
1,047
DMG / min
1,048
14,008
Gold / game
14,235
274
Heal / min
313
626
DMG Mitigated / min
759
0.1
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Samira vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Master Yi's 33.3%, giving Samira a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Master Yi leads by 172 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Samira
6.1Master Yi
Samira and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,047Samira
1,048Master Yi
Damage output is virtually even between Samira and Master Yi, with only 1 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
14,008Samira
14,235Master Yi
Samira and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 227 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.1Master Yi
Both Samira and Master Yi 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
901Samira
1,072Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 172 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Samira is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Samira, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Master Yi are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Infinity Edge. 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 Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira50.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.0%
Late Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira100.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Samira and Master Yi, 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Samira Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Samira rune vs Master YiLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Cash Back - best Samira rune vs Master YiBiscuit Delivery - best Samira rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.26%6836.489414,39650.3%48.4%
49.75%5976.291114,04252.3%47.4%
46.31%5466.589913,87050.9%41.0%
52.79%4676.489714,71452.4%53.1%
52.86%3846.799715,11148.7%57.1%
58.50%3596.694014,63051.2%65.2%
52.65%3236.691914,66651.4%53.6%
52.06%3186.489914,27949.7%54.7%
49.61%2586.492314,20756.9%42.1%
47.46%2396.594814,28147.5%47.4%
50.99%2046.889814,24448.1%54.1%
45.00%2016.795114,64946.1%43.9%
47.64%1936.390414,37841.6%52.9%
53.37%1936.591814,14662.4%43.5%
50.83%1816.492114,64553.0%49.0%
41.88%1616.892214,45943.9%39.7%
47.06%1196.293914,80335.3%55.9%
60.17%1196.51,00415,62863.0%57.8%
36.84%1146.596314,22744.6%29.3%
49.04%1056.997815,28743.2%53.3%
45.63%1036.31,05814,64642.5%47.6%
45.36%986.482414,08440.4%50.0%
50.00%836.791014,16852.4%47.5%
53.75%816.887813,74153.5%54.0%
52.00%756.394014,41858.1%47.7%
41.79%676.61,07514,91235.3%48.5%
48.28%596.41,05915,91950.0%47.4%
44.07%596.584314,79636.4%48.6%
52.94%516.588213,78841.4%68.2%
43.75%486.61,09415,24242.1%44.8%
57.58%336.599913,87252.4%66.7%
57.69%276.71,06213,95261.5%53.9%
38.46%276.376413,04937.5%40.0%
62.50%246.781513,52469.2%54.5%
38.10%216.572213,54746.1%25.0%
43.75%166.875712,55716.7%60.0%
50.00%146.988614,88366.7%20.0%
45.45%116.71,13015,07857.1%25.0%
50.00%106.177813,99550.0%50.0%
60.00%106.61,27718,9310.0%60.0%
50.00%96.01,31116,81733.3%60.0%
66.67%95.886813,60966.7%66.7%
62.50%86.01,18417,375100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.91,09014,9510.0%80.0%
83.33%66.51,19615,802100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.395412,7790.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,04714,00850.0%100.0%
33.33%65.91,10913,3220.0%50.0%
20.00%56.871013,65633.3%0.0%
60.00%54.951810,961100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.889412,6530.0%33.3%
80.00%56.771812,16750.0%100.0%
80.00%56.71,00514,70666.7%100.0%
20.00%55.357311,3000.0%33.3%
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Samira vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Master Yi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Master Yi's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Samira do against Master Yi in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Samira vs Master Yi matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Master Yi?

The best Samira build against Master Yi includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Master Yi?

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

Does Samira counter Master Yi?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 66.7% win rate. Samira strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Samira against Master Yi?

When playing Samira against Master Yi, 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.