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

Samiravs Smolder

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Samira wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Smolder based on 323 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.

Compare against an opponent
Smolder - 52.6% win rateSmolder(52.6%)
Samira - 52.6% win rate in this matchup
Samira
52.6% WR
VS
Smolder vs Samira matchup - 47.4% win rate
Smolder
47.4% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Smolder Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 323
52.6%
Win Rate
47.4%
6.6
CS / min
7.1
919
DMG / min
1,006
14,666
Gold / game
13,994
313
Heal / min
175
649
DMG Mitigated / min
382
0.1
CC / min
0.4
51.4%
Early Game WR
48.6%
53.6%
Late Game WR
46.4%

Samira vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Smolder matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 323 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Smolder's 47.4%, giving Samira a 5.3 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

Smolder wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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.

Farming
6.6Samira
7.1Smolder
Smolder edges out Samira by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Smolder.
Damage
919Samira
1,006Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages Samira by 87 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 Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,666Samira
13,994Smolder
Samira earns 673 more gold per game than Smolder, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.4Smolder
Smolder provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Smolder coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
961Samira
558Smolder
Samira vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 404 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
51.4%
+2.8% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira51.4%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder48.6%
Late Game
Samira
53.6%
+7.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira53.6%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder46.4%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Samira has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Smolder by 2.8 percentage points. Samira 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 53.6% win rate — 7.3 points above Smolder. 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. 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 rune tree - Samira primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs SmolderTriumph - best Samira rune vs SmolderLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs SmolderLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Smolder
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs SmolderDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs SmolderTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Smolder
52.7% WR

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 26.4. 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 Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Smolder matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Smolder's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 323 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Samira do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Smolder with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. 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 53.6% win rate compared to 46.4%. 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 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 323 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 52.7% 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 52.6% win rate. Samira strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.4 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.