Samiravs Varus
Samira vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Varus wins with a 59.1% win rate (+18.2%) over Samira based on 22 games. Varus 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 Varus 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 Varus Matchup?
Samira vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 59.1% win rate compared to Samira's 40.9%, giving Varus a 18.2 percentage point advantage. Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus 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 Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira33.3%
Varus66.7%Samira46.1%Varus53.9%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Varus 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 Varus
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.03% | 134 | 6.5 | 854 | 12,998 | 42.6% | 45.5% | |
| 51.56% | 128 | 6.0 | 908 | 14,106 | 45.2% | 57.6% | |
| 53.97% | 126 | 6.3 | 938 | 14,698 | 49.1% | 57.8% | |
| 38.94% | 113 | 6.3 | 792 | 12,236 | 43.1% | 34.5% | |
| 52.44% | 82 | 6.3 | 846 | 13,065 | 60.0% | 43.2% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.6 | 926 | 13,278 | 50.0% | 46.4% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 6.6 | 836 | 12,978 | 65.8% | 37.9% | |
| 62.69% | 67 | 6.5 | 904 | 13,928 | 61.3% | 63.9% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 6.3 | 879 | 13,006 | 41.9% | 48.3% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 6.5 | 932 | 14,142 | 46.1% | 46.7% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.5 | 915 | 12,721 | 46.1% | 59.1% | |
| 66.67% | 45 | 6.1 | 892 | 13,553 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.0 | 831 | 14,246 | 66.7% | 53.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.3 | 998 | 15,024 | 63.2% | 47.1% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 6.4 | 1,027 | 15,351 | 41.2% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.6 | 894 | 13,995 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.6 | 884 | 14,873 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.5 | 878 | 14,705 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.2 | 841 | 14,313 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.5 | 803 | 12,556 | 54.5% | 18.2% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.4 | 703 | 13,448 | 20.0% | 41.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.7 | 913 | 14,661 | 25.0% | 46.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 1,016 | 12,953 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.8 | 907 | 12,846 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 91.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 927 | 15,266 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,015 | 11,756 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,067 | 16,663 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.9 | 982 | 13,927 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 772 | 14,381 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,117 | 17,105 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,025 | 14,264 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,003 | 10,334 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 914 | 11,445 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 627 | 12,264 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 894 | 15,427 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 767 | 10,345 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 712 | 14,864 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 524 | 9,056 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,058 | 15,288 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
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Samira vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Varus in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Samira vs Varus matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to Samira's 40.9%, a 18.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Samira do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Samira vs Varus matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Varus matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Samira with a 59.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 18.2 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Varus?
The best Samira build against Varus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Varus?
The best Samira runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.7% win rate in the Samira vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Varus?
No, Samira struggles against Varus with only a 40.9% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.
How do I play Samira against Varus?
When playing Samira against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Varus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.