Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Samiravs Veigar

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Veigar wins with a 54.6% win rate (+9.3%) over Samira based on 98 games. Veigar 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 Veigar 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.

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Veigar - 45.4% win rateVeigar(45.4%)
Samira - 45.4% win rate in this matchup
Samira
45.4% WR
VS
Veigar vs Samira matchup - 54.6% win rate
Veigar
54.6% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Samira vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 98
45.4%
Win Rate
54.6%
6.4
CS / min
6.6
824
DMG / min
1,036
14,084
Gold / game
14,510
287
Heal / min
104
620
DMG Mitigated / min
393
0.1
CC / min
0.9
40.4%
Early Game WR
59.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Samira vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 54.6% win rate compared to Samira's 45.4%, giving Veigar a 9.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Veigar controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Veigar 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 Veigar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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 Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Samira
6.6Veigar
Samira and Veigar 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
824Samira
1,036Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Samira by 212 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,084Samira
14,510Veigar
Veigar earns 426 more gold per game than Samira, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Veigar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.9Veigar
Veigar provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Veigar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
907Samira
497Veigar
Samira vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 410 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Veigar

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Veigar are The Collector, Maw of Malmortius 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 Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
59.6%
+19.1% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira40.4%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar59.6%
Late Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira50.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar50.0%

Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.6% win rate — a 19.1 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Veigar 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 Veigar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Veigar 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 Veigar

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs VeigarTriumph - best Samira rune vs VeigarLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs VeigarLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Veigar
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs VeigarResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs VeigarRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Veigar
46.7% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.26%6836.489414,39650.3%48.4%
49.75%5976.291114,04252.3%47.4%
46.31%5466.589913,87050.9%41.0%
52.79%4676.489714,71452.4%53.1%
52.86%3846.799715,11148.7%57.1%
58.50%3596.694014,63051.2%65.2%
52.65%3236.691914,66651.4%53.6%
52.06%3186.489914,27949.7%54.7%
49.61%2586.492314,20756.9%42.1%
47.46%2396.594814,28147.5%47.4%
50.99%2046.889814,24448.1%54.1%
45.00%2016.795114,64946.1%43.9%
47.64%1936.390414,37841.6%52.9%
53.37%1936.591814,14662.4%43.5%
50.83%1816.492114,64553.0%49.0%
41.88%1616.892214,45943.9%39.7%
47.06%1196.293914,80335.3%55.9%
60.17%1196.51,00415,62863.0%57.8%
36.84%1146.596314,22744.6%29.3%
49.04%1056.997815,28743.2%53.3%
45.63%1036.31,05814,64642.5%47.6%
45.36%986.482414,08440.4%50.0%
50.00%836.791014,16852.4%47.5%
53.75%816.887813,74153.5%54.0%
52.00%756.394014,41858.1%47.7%
41.79%676.61,07514,91235.3%48.5%
48.28%596.41,05915,91950.0%47.4%
44.07%596.584314,79636.4%48.6%
52.94%516.588213,78841.4%68.2%
43.75%486.61,09415,24242.1%44.8%
57.58%336.599913,87252.4%66.7%
57.69%276.71,06213,95261.5%53.9%
38.46%276.376413,04937.5%40.0%
62.50%246.781513,52469.2%54.5%
38.10%216.572213,54746.1%25.0%
43.75%166.875712,55716.7%60.0%
50.00%146.988614,88366.7%20.0%
45.45%116.71,13015,07857.1%25.0%
50.00%106.177813,99550.0%50.0%
60.00%106.61,27718,9310.0%60.0%
50.00%96.01,31116,81733.3%60.0%
66.67%95.886813,60966.7%66.7%
62.50%86.01,18417,375100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.91,09014,9510.0%80.0%
83.33%66.51,19615,802100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.395412,7790.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,04714,00850.0%100.0%
33.33%65.91,10913,3220.0%50.0%
20.00%56.871013,65633.3%0.0%
60.00%54.951810,961100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.889412,6530.0%33.3%
80.00%56.771812,16750.0%100.0%
80.00%56.71,00514,70666.7%100.0%
20.00%55.357311,3000.0%33.3%
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Samira vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Samira vs Veigar matchup with a 54.6% win rate compared to Samira's 45.4%, a 9.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Samira do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Samira with a 59.6% win rate versus 40.4%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Veigar 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 Veigar matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Samira with a 54.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 9.3 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Veigar?

The best Samira build against Veigar includes The Collector, Maw of Malmortius, Bloodthirster with Swiftmarch. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Veigar?

The best Samira runes against Veigar use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.7% win rate in the Samira vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Veigar?

No, Samira struggles against Veigar with only a 45.4% win rate. Veigar has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Veigar's lead.

How do I play Samira against Veigar?

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