Samiravs Smolder
Samira vs Smolder is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 51.0% win rate (+2.1%) over Smolder based on 143 games. Smolder 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 Smolder 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.
Smolder(51.0%)Who Wins the Samira vs Smolder Matchup?
Samira vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Smolder matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 143 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 51.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 49.0%, giving Samira a 2.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder 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 crowd control, where Smolder leads by 0.3s CC/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 Smolder'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 Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira48.6%Smolder51.4%Samira53.4%Smolder46.6%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Smolder has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Samira by 2.9 percentage points. Smolder players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.4% win rate — 6.8 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but Samira gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Samira Runes Against Smolder
Precision
Domination
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 Smolder.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.80% | 250 | 6.4 | 906 | 14,783 | 50.0% | 47.9% | |
| 47.85% | 209 | 6.6 | 895 | 14,519 | 47.4% | 48.2% | |
| 51.20% | 209 | 6.2 | 914 | 14,692 | 54.9% | 47.7% | |
| 47.29% | 203 | 6.6 | 914 | 14,238 | 47.6% | 47.0% | |
| 41.48% | 176 | 6.5 | 908 | 14,436 | 39.7% | 42.7% | |
| 50.90% | 167 | 6.5 | 987 | 14,863 | 45.6% | 55.7% | |
| 54.30% | 151 | 6.6 | 975 | 15,185 | 59.4% | 50.6% | |
| 51.05% | 143 | 6.5 | 950 | 14,370 | 48.6% | 53.4% | |
| 52.29% | 109 | 6.4 | 932 | 14,220 | 61.8% | 42.6% | |
| 48.60% | 107 | 6.7 | 912 | 13,410 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 53.95% | 76 | 6.2 | 928 | 14,890 | 60.6% | 48.8% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 6.5 | 996 | 14,139 | 50.0% | 53.6% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.5 | 936 | 14,177 | 58.5% | 43.3% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 6.5 | 922 | 13,356 | 48.6% | 45.2% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.5 | 1,002 | 14,176 | 44.1% | 55.9% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 6.5 | 851 | 14,528 | 46.7% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 6.7 | 955 | 14,704 | 61.5% | 54.8% | |
| 28.26% | 46 | 6.3 | 799 | 11,464 | 20.7% | 41.2% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.2 | 871 | 13,143 | 30.8% | 58.8% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 6.8 | 893 | 13,076 | 32.1% | 46.7% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.3 | 1,097 | 14,946 | 44.4% | 47.4% | |
| 33.33% | 36 | 6.3 | 721 | 12,479 | 38.1% | 26.7% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.7 | 789 | 12,926 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.4 | 1,113 | 16,253 | 57.1% | 31.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.1 | 950 | 15,503 | 41.7% | 61.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,022 | 14,250 | 46.7% | 61.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.6 | 1,020 | 14,483 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.6 | 900 | 12,736 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.1 | 979 | 15,943 | 30.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.4 | 801 | 12,396 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.7 | 790 | 12,775 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.7 | 894 | 14,311 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,068 | 15,320 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 745 | 13,135 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 931 | 11,498 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 874 | 13,979 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 989 | 13,160 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 817 | 13,035 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 564 | 10,745 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 876 | 11,489 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
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Samira vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Samira vs Smolder matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 49.0%, a 2.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 143 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Samira do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Samira with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Smolder matchup with a 53.4% win rate compared to 46.6%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Smolder matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Smolder with a 51.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.1 percentage point advantage means Samira is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 143 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Smolder?
The best Samira build against Smolder includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Smolder?
The best Samira runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.4% win rate in the Samira vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Smolder?
Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 51.0% win rate. Samira has a solid advantage over Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Samira against Smolder?
When playing Samira against Smolder, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Smolder. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.