Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Samiravs Tristana

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Samira wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.8%) over Tristana based on 136 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 Tristana matchup.

MetaBot Desktop
Live In-Game Overlays
Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord

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
Samira - 54.4% win rate in this matchup
Samira
54.4% WR
VS
Tristana vs Samira matchup - 45.6% win rate
Tristana
45.6% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Tristana Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 136
54.4%
Win Rate
45.6%
6.2
CS / min
6.0
946
DMG / min
781
13,661
Gold / game
12,833
312
Heal / min
165
598
DMG Mitigated / min
378
0.1
CC / min
0.2
51.4%
Early Game WR
48.6%
57.8%
Late Game WR
42.2%

Samira vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Tristana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 136 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Tristana's 45.6%, giving Samira a 8.8 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tristana 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 Tristana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Tristana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Samira
6.0Tristana
Samira and Tristana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
946Samira
781Tristana
Samira heavily out-damages Tristana by 165 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tristana should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,661Samira
12,833Tristana
Samira generates a commanding 829 more gold per game than Tristana. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Tristana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.2Tristana
Both Samira and Tristana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
911Samira
543Tristana
Samira vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 367 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tristana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tristana, 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%
Tristana early game win rateTristana48.6%
Late Game
Samira
57.8%
+15.6% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira57.8%
Tristana late game win rateTristana42.2%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Samira has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Tristana 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 57.8% win rate — 15.6 points above Tristana. 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. Tristana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Samira Runes Against Tristana

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs TristanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs TristanaTriumph - best Samira rune vs TristanaLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs TristanaLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Tristana
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs TristanaResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs TristanaRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Tristana
64.7% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.25%4416.284713,26647.4%55.5%
46.45%3666.191813,81146.0%47.0%
49.01%3556.387913,64250.6%47.6%
46.46%3536.591113,65547.6%45.1%
48.36%3356.593314,18245.2%51.1%
50.46%3256.595714,55553.3%48.4%
56.31%2226.596314,30152.7%59.8%
47.62%1896.51,03014,16853.9%41.8%
51.08%1866.594014,47048.8%52.9%
54.41%1366.294613,66151.4%57.8%
49.62%1316.292014,94052.8%47.4%
57.94%1266.594514,62052.8%61.6%
54.78%1156.393313,56163.8%41.3%
50.00%1126.585012,99350.0%50.0%
46.60%1036.590014,03747.8%45.6%
50.00%886.688713,53451.2%48.9%
44.71%856.490514,56448.6%42.0%
52.38%846.293614,56052.8%52.1%
54.76%846.493614,13954.8%54.8%
53.85%786.798115,14148.6%58.1%
42.62%616.793913,22232.4%55.6%
45.90%616.41,00914,81542.9%48.5%
43.48%466.379913,34733.3%50.0%
43.24%376.776813,78237.5%47.6%
44.12%346.596313,67650.0%37.5%
57.58%335.91,04014,50373.3%44.4%
53.13%326.31,01313,53347.6%63.6%
63.33%306.594313,63463.2%63.6%
55.17%296.593915,24850.0%57.9%
33.33%246.381413,37033.3%33.3%
65.22%235.61,02516,20650.0%70.6%
45.45%226.389113,94440.0%50.0%
62.50%166.782412,57444.4%85.7%
50.00%166.883912,82550.0%50.0%
43.75%166.797415,27325.0%50.0%
69.23%137.21,22016,01980.0%62.5%
30.77%136.382613,70542.9%16.7%
58.33%126.789813,63171.4%40.0%
27.27%116.494615,02733.3%25.0%
33.33%96.01,07514,01966.7%16.7%
50.00%86.168211,16120.0%100.0%
12.50%87.11,36312,74325.0%0.0%
25.00%86.289112,42125.0%25.0%
14.29%76.078014,1510.0%20.0%
33.33%65.78658,59633.3%0.0%
60.00%56.41,65818,0550.0%75.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Samira vs Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Tristana in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Tristana matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Tristana's 45.6%, a 8.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 136 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Samira do against Tristana in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Tristana 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 Tristana in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Tristana matchup with a 57.8% win rate compared to 42.2%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Tristana matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Tristana with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.8 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 136 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Tristana?

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

What are the best Samira runes against Tristana?

The best Samira runes against Tristana use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Samira vs Tristana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Tristana?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Tristana with a 54.4% win rate. Samira strongly counters Tristana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Samira against Tristana?

When playing Samira against Tristana, 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.