Samiravs Swain
Samira vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Swain wins with a 55.8% win rate (+11.6%) over Samira based on 43 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.
Who Wins the Samira vs Swain Matchup?
Samira vs Swain Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 55.8% win rate compared to Samira's 44.2%, giving Swain a 11.6 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. Swain has a strong advantage in this matchup. Samira players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Swain overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
Swain is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Samira Build Against Swain
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Swain are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Swain matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira38.1%
Swain61.9%Samira50.0%Swain50.0%Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.9% win rate — a 23.8 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Samira at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Swain. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Swain 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 Swain
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Swain in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.66% | 692 | 6.5 | 937 | 14,105 | 50.3% | 42.1% | |
| 49.57% | 468 | 6.3 | 858 | 13,562 | 49.5% | 49.6% | |
| 43.85% | 447 | 6.4 | 853 | 13,666 | 42.1% | 45.6% | |
| 49.39% | 409 | 6.1 | 863 | 13,542 | 48.3% | 50.2% | |
| 42.30% | 383 | 6.4 | 861 | 13,309 | 42.3% | 42.3% | |
| 49.53% | 317 | 6.3 | 919 | 14,225 | 45.9% | 52.6% | |
| 48.89% | 270 | 6.3 | 879 | 13,896 | 43.2% | 54.4% | |
| 52.66% | 207 | 6.5 | 970 | 14,689 | 49.4% | 55.1% | |
| 50.79% | 189 | 6.4 | 994 | 14,683 | 51.6% | 50.0% | |
| 49.10% | 167 | 6.3 | 909 | 13,859 | 45.2% | 53.0% | |
| 54.01% | 137 | 6.3 | 822 | 13,622 | 53.5% | 54.5% | |
| 49.60% | 125 | 6.2 | 899 | 13,896 | 45.2% | 54.0% | |
| 38.60% | 114 | 6.2 | 780 | 12,772 | 38.3% | 38.9% | |
| 38.68% | 106 | 6.5 | 823 | 13,181 | 39.3% | 38.0% | |
| 55.10% | 98 | 6.6 | 963 | 15,153 | 64.3% | 48.2% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 6.6 | 943 | 14,556 | 47.8% | 48.9% | |
| 50.57% | 87 | 6.5 | 926 | 13,578 | 42.9% | 60.5% | |
| 50.00% | 86 | 6.4 | 939 | 14,309 | 46.0% | 53.1% | |
| 60.26% | 78 | 6.3 | 917 | 14,659 | 51.7% | 65.3% | |
| 44.87% | 78 | 6.2 | 865 | 13,187 | 44.4% | 45.2% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 6.4 | 864 | 12,830 | 46.1% | 48.3% | |
| 56.67% | 60 | 6.3 | 881 | 14,105 | 51.4% | 64.0% | |
| 41.82% | 55 | 6.2 | 906 | 13,449 | 48.1% | 35.7% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 6.7 | 882 | 12,887 | 56.3% | 63.6% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 6.4 | 846 | 13,523 | 45.0% | 58.3% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 6.1 | 901 | 13,055 | 38.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 6.3 | 973 | 13,304 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.1 | 857 | 14,725 | 43.8% | 40.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.5 | 1,011 | 13,731 | 43.8% | 71.4% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.3 | 791 | 13,511 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 882 | 14,170 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 6.4 | 713 | 12,818 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 6.5 | 745 | 13,737 | 25.0% | 30.8% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.3 | 787 | 13,261 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.6 | 845 | 15,036 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 888 | 14,428 | 20.0% | 70.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,068 | 14,020 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 857 | 13,308 | 16.7% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 1,070 | 10,679 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,139 | 17,209 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.9 | 828 | 14,051 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 972 | 15,592 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 799 | 12,223 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 801 | 14,207 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 650 | 12,059 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 691 | 10,613 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 732 | 15,585 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.3 | 555 | 9,910 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 827 | 11,476 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 762 | 13,693 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 629 | 8,613 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 556 | 11,300 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 776 | 11,214 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,048 | 13,763 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
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Samira vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Swain in League of Legends?
Swain wins the Samira vs Swain matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to Samira's 44.2%, a 11.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Samira do against Swain in the early game?
In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Samira with a 61.9% win rate versus 38.1%. 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 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 Swain matchup?
Swain wins the matchup against Samira with a 55.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 11.6 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Swain?
The best Samira build against Swain includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Samira vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Swain?
No, Samira struggles against Swain with only a 44.2% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.
How do I play Samira against Swain?
When playing Samira against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Swain in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.