Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Naafiri

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Samira wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Naafiri based on 5 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 Naafiri 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.

Compare against an opponent
Naafiri - 80.0% win rateNaafiri(80.0%)
Samira - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
80.0% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Samira matchup - 20.0% win rate
Naafiri
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Naafiri Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.8
CS / min
6.1
1,250
DMG / min
972
15,167
Gold / game
12,758
484
Heal / min
195
698
DMG Mitigated / min
784
0.2
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Samira vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 20.0%, giving Samira a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri 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 Samira leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, 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
5.8Samira
6.1Naafiri
Naafiri edges out Samira by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Naafiri.
Damage
1,250Samira
972Naafiri
Samira heavily out-damages Naafiri by 278 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Naafiri 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
15,167Samira
12,758Naafiri
Samira generates a commanding 2,409 more gold per game than Naafiri. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Naafiri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Samira
0.1Naafiri
Both Samira and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,181Samira
978Naafiri
Samira vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 203 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Naafiri

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Naafiri are The Collector, Mercurial Scimitar and Mortal Reminder. 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 Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira50.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Late Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira100.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri0.0%

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

Best Samira Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Samira rune vs NaafiriLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs NaafiriLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Naafiri
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs NaafiriTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.90%4816.593714,35352.5%48.0%
52.34%3216.386113,60049.1%55.8%
50.97%3106.486313,39049.4%52.6%
43.97%2576.390013,67339.7%48.1%
40.32%2536.287013,53539.3%41.1%
51.87%2416.289713,93556.7%48.6%
61.40%1716.694314,58060.8%62.0%
47.83%1616.594614,12650.7%45.4%
55.41%1576.595113,78164.3%45.2%
53.61%976.192913,47845.6%60.8%
50.00%826.393714,17447.1%52.1%
51.22%826.284212,73853.5%48.7%
49.38%816.393813,16338.1%61.5%
52.00%756.182713,34356.4%47.2%
56.52%696.795014,56459.5%53.1%
52.17%696.391914,11143.8%59.5%
58.82%686.290714,52550.0%65.8%
54.41%686.896515,05058.1%51.4%
51.52%666.383812,59852.9%50.0%
49.12%576.697814,67048.0%50.0%
39.58%486.382113,97647.1%35.5%
55.56%366.596813,85252.9%57.9%
27.78%366.592414,60529.4%26.3%
37.14%356.396514,77236.8%37.5%
42.42%336.195914,25833.3%50.0%
45.83%246.595512,45050.0%40.0%
47.62%215.999412,61338.5%62.5%
40.00%206.281814,30737.5%41.7%
65.00%206.81,02614,55872.7%55.6%
47.37%196.185213,77333.3%53.9%
46.67%156.071911,71412.5%85.7%
40.00%156.467213,03842.9%37.5%
53.33%156.387414,79933.3%58.3%
41.67%126.481112,11442.9%40.0%
33.33%126.482611,85540.0%28.6%
33.33%96.58379,94733.3%33.3%
37.50%85.979816,00550.0%33.3%
42.86%76.21,29116,861100.0%33.3%
42.86%76.35329,64050.0%33.3%
50.00%67.098813,02533.3%66.7%
66.67%66.591416,4020.0%100.0%
66.67%67.21,25618,20266.7%66.7%
80.00%55.888411,33375.0%100.0%
80.00%55.81,25015,16750.0%100.0%
20.00%55.71,06917,146100.0%0.0%

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Samira vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Naafiri matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Samira do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Naafiri 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 Naafiri matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Naafiri?

The best Samira build against Naafiri includes The Collector, Mercurial Scimitar, Mortal Reminder 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 Naafiri?

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

Does Samira counter Naafiri?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 80.0% win rate. Samira strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Samira against Naafiri?

When playing Samira against Naafiri, 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.