Samiravs Smolder
Samira vs Smolder is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 51.5% win rate (+3.0%) over Smolder based on 33 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 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.
Who Wins the Samira vs Smolder Matchup?
Samira vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Smolder matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Smolder's 48.5%, giving Samira a 3.0 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder 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 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
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira52.9%
Smolder47.1%Samira50.0%Smolder50.0%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Samira can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Samira at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Smolder. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Samira holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Samira Runes Against Smolder
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.97% | 152 | 6.5 | 845 | 13,259 | 56.3% | 48.1% | |
| 50.43% | 115 | 6.4 | 859 | 14,238 | 46.3% | 52.7% | |
| 47.71% | 109 | 6.3 | 901 | 13,769 | 51.2% | 45.5% | |
| 53.85% | 78 | 6.3 | 902 | 12,827 | 64.3% | 41.7% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 6.2 | 936 | 13,308 | 50.0% | 45.7% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 6.8 | 869 | 12,507 | 36.7% | 60.6% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 6.3 | 914 | 14,788 | 47.6% | 46.7% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.4 | 945 | 13,712 | 25.0% | 64.3% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.4 | 836 | 13,658 | 45.0% | 48.1% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 6.5 | 1,012 | 12,580 | 48.0% | 55.6% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.4 | 1,000 | 14,509 | 33.3% | 52.6% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 6.1 | 876 | 12,601 | 45.5% | 34.6% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.6 | 922 | 13,489 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 999 | 13,663 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.4 | 858 | 13,368 | 54.5% | 38.1% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.0 | 951 | 14,097 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.9 | 831 | 13,069 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.3 | 1,010 | 16,889 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.3 | 869 | 15,590 | 25.0% | 61.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.1 | 1,074 | 13,979 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.1 | 797 | 13,177 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.8 | 970 | 14,089 | 14.3% | 57.1% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,198 | 14,168 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.3 | 719 | 12,611 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.2 | 999 | 12,547 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,003 | 13,824 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,088 | 15,421 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.5 | 948 | 12,508 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 729 | 13,289 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 751 | 13,341 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.6 | 950 | 15,415 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,115 | 12,971 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 612 | 10,336 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 951 | 12,878 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 954 | 15,431 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,420 | 12,490 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 1,421 | 16,483 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 508 | 10,434 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 1,508 | 16,335 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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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 51.5% win rate compared to Smolder's 48.5%, a 3.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Samira do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Smolder with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. 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 Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. 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 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 33 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 60.0% 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 51.5% win rate. Samira has a solid advantage over Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Samira against Smolder?
When playing Samira against Smolder, 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.