Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Tahm Kench

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Tahm Kench wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Samira based on 9 games. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench matchup.

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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.

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Samira - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Samira
44.4% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Samira matchup - 55.6% win rate
Tahm Kench
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Samira vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
5.8
CS / min
5.0
776
DMG / min
951
11,030
Gold / game
11,280
238
Heal / min
500
430
DMG Mitigated / min
1,474
0.1
CC / min
1.5
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Samira vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Samira's 44.4%, giving Tahm Kench a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tahm Kench controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Tahm Kench wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Tahm Kench holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Samira
5.0Tahm Kench
Samira edges out Tahm Kench by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
776Samira
951Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench heavily out-damages Samira by 175 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 Tahm Kench's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,030Samira
11,280Tahm Kench
Samira and Tahm Kench generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 250 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Samira
1.5Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Tahm Kench 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
668Samira
1,973Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 1,305 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench 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
Tahm Kench
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira42.9%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench57.1%
Late Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira50.0%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench50.0%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs Tahm KenchTriumph - best Samira rune vs Tahm KenchLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs Tahm KenchLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Tahm Kench
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs Tahm KenchDomination
Treasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Tahm KenchSudden Impact - best Samira rune vs Tahm Kench
100.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Tahm Kench in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.40%1686.387913,81448.7%50.0%
52.38%1476.593314,29058.2%47.5%
47.52%1416.488913,63345.2%50.0%
41.09%1296.180413,57851.0%34.6%
52.03%1236.694114,38554.5%50.0%
52.25%1116.292614,36651.9%52.5%
49.38%816.895815,31458.1%44.0%
63.29%796.597013,84261.9%64.9%
50.75%676.595113,85753.1%48.6%
44.26%616.589113,70630.8%54.3%
44.07%596.597514,42345.0%43.6%
54.35%466.41,08514,89259.3%47.4%
56.52%466.686613,23556.0%57.1%
37.21%436.390513,70329.2%47.4%
61.90%426.589914,86066.7%58.3%
37.50%326.294913,46827.8%50.0%
44.83%296.685813,28727.3%55.6%
44.44%276.583413,50738.5%50.0%
51.85%276.379412,85264.3%38.5%
43.48%237.01,09816,67030.0%53.9%
50.00%206.180515,48633.3%57.1%
50.00%186.61,12614,79255.6%44.4%
66.67%157.21,07616,15657.1%75.0%
57.14%146.478413,32050.0%66.7%
42.86%146.896013,27842.9%42.9%
28.57%146.177014,0600.0%44.4%
57.14%146.61,01112,93150.0%66.7%
38.46%136.280912,78716.7%57.1%
61.54%136.677812,90057.1%66.7%
33.33%126.11,03614,14125.0%37.5%
44.44%95.877611,03042.9%50.0%
88.89%96.31,10715,08966.7%100.0%
55.56%95.985614,932100.0%50.0%
42.86%76.998612,17240.0%50.0%
28.57%77.01,02212,52033.3%0.0%
50.00%66.760212,45550.0%50.0%
60.00%55.71,20618,2990.0%75.0%
40.00%55.980213,03266.7%0.0%

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Samira vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Tahm Kench wins the Samira vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Samira's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Samira do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Samira with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Tahm Kench in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Samira with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Tahm Kench?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Tahm Kench?

The best Samira runes against Tahm Kench use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Tahm Kench?

No, Samira struggles against Tahm Kench with only a 44.4% win rate. Tahm Kench has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tahm Kench's lead.

How do I play Samira against Tahm Kench?

When playing Samira against Tahm Kench, play cautiously and avoid Tahm Kench's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Tahm Kench in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.