Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Swain

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Samira wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Swain based on 28 games. Swain 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 Swain 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
Swain - 53.6% win rateSwain(53.6%)
Samira - 53.6% win rate in this matchup
Samira
53.6% WR
VS
Swain vs Samira matchup - 46.4% win rate
Swain
46.4% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Swain Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Swain matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 28
53.6%
Win Rate
46.4%
6.3
CS / min
6.0
1,022
DMG / min
957
14,250
Gold / game
12,731
278
Heal / min
412
588
DMG Mitigated / min
800
0.1
CC / min
1.7
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Samira vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Swain's 46.4%, giving Samira a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Swain controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Swain 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 Swain leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Swain and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Swain 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 Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Swain in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Swain, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Samira
6.0Swain
Samira and Swain farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
1,022Samira
957Swain
Samira deals 64 more champion damage per minute than Swain. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Swain choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Samira's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,250Samira
12,731Swain
Samira generates a commanding 1,519 more gold per game than Swain. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Swain should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
1.7Swain
Swain brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Swain far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
866Samira
1,212Swain
Swain vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 346 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira46.7%
Swain early game win rateSwain53.3%
Late Game
Samira
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira61.5%
Swain late game win rateSwain38.5%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Swain can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Swain. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Swain must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Samira Runes Against Swain

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs SwainPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs SwainTriumph - best Samira rune vs SwainLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs SwainLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Swain
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs SwainDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs SwainTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Swain
66.7% WR

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


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.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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Samira vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Swain in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Swain matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Swain's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Samira with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Swain matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Swain matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Swain with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Swain?

The best Samira build against Swain includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Swain?

The best Samira runes against Swain use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Samira vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Swain?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Swain with a 53.6% win rate. Samira strongly counters Swain in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Samira against Swain?

When playing Samira against Swain, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Swain. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.