Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Swain

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Swain wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Samira based on 38 games. Swain 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 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 - 42.1% win rateSwain(42.1%)
Samira - 42.1% win rate in this matchup
Samira
42.1% WR
VS
Swain vs Samira matchup - 57.9% win rate
Swain
57.9% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Swain Matchup?

Swain wins the Samira vs Swain matchup
Winner
Swain
Matches: 38
42.1%
Win Rate
57.9%
6.3
CS / min
6.0
999
DMG / min
1,074
13,703
Gold / game
12,963
282
Heal / min
459
602
DMG Mitigated / min
825
0.1
CC / min
1.9
39.1%
Early Game WR
60.9%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Samira vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Samira's 42.1%, giving Swain a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Swain dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Swain leads by 1.8s 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 wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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.

Farming
6.3Samira
6.0Swain
Samira edges out Swain by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
999Samira
1,074Swain
Swain deals 75 more champion damage per minute than Samira. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Samira choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Swain's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,703Samira
12,963Swain
Samira earns 740 more gold per game than Swain, 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
1.9Swain
Swain brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.8 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
885Samira
1,283Swain
Swain vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 399 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
60.9%
+21.7% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira39.1%
Swain early game win rateSwain60.9%
Late Game
Swain
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira46.7%
Swain late game win rateSwain53.3%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.9% win rate — a 21.7 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.

Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Swain holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
47.1% WR

The Precision and Domination 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 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.51%4826.287914,07345.0%49.8%
44.78%3936.489514,04547.6%41.7%
46.46%3816.191714,29444.2%48.3%
48.30%2656.392614,73244.5%51.0%
54.63%2166.41,05415,30650.9%58.2%
54.68%2036.398014,69951.1%57.5%
52.26%1996.292014,21750.0%54.5%
51.35%1856.596814,84955.6%48.1%
52.63%1526.495114,58952.0%53.3%
50.00%1506.497614,83555.3%44.6%
51.80%1396.594114,90647.1%56.5%
44.53%1286.485213,99446.3%42.6%
56.30%1196.390113,81456.5%56.0%
52.88%1046.288614,05051.0%54.7%
40.00%856.492513,89934.7%47.2%
58.75%806.692915,22361.8%56.5%
53.25%776.186014,17255.0%51.4%
50.67%756.495014,33944.7%56.8%
58.33%606.084714,11755.6%60.6%
36.00%506.491413,18943.3%25.0%
51.06%476.41,00515,75936.8%60.7%
46.81%476.183013,57450.0%44.4%
55.56%456.691013,59452.2%59.1%
39.02%416.178612,04833.3%50.0%
42.11%386.399913,70339.1%46.7%
39.47%386.190014,26650.0%30.0%
50.00%326.083514,88557.1%44.4%
44.83%296.193213,43033.3%63.6%
46.67%155.983614,43033.3%55.6%
50.00%147.181114,03350.0%50.0%
30.77%136.51,16115,48520.0%37.5%
53.85%136.194015,25025.0%66.7%
63.64%116.31,08214,85840.0%83.3%
87.50%87.694014,94175.0%100.0%
85.71%77.099215,27375.0%100.0%
20.00%55.967510,6200.0%50.0%
20.00%56.190614,860100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.81,01417,2450.0%60.0%
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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 57.9% win rate compared to Samira's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Samira do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Samira with a 60.9% win rate versus 39.1%. 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, Swain takes over the Samira vs Swain matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Swain 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 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 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 47.1% 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 42.1% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Swain has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.