Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Veigar

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Veigar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Samira based on 36 games. Veigar 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Veigar - 33.3% win rateVeigar(33.3%)
Samira - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Samira
33.3% WR
VS
Veigar vs Samira matchup - 66.7% win rate
Veigar
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Samira vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 36
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.3
CS / min
6.9
721
DMG / min
1,013
12,479
Gold / game
13,634
236
Heal / min
82
504
DMG Mitigated / min
304
0.1
CC / min
0.8
38.1%
Early Game WR
61.9%
26.7%
Late Game WR
73.3%

Samira vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Samira's 33.3%, giving Veigar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Veigar 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 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
6.3Samira
6.9Veigar
Veigar edges out Samira by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Veigar.
Damage
721Samira
1,013Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Samira by 292 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
12,479Samira
13,634Veigar
Veigar generates a commanding 1,155 more gold per game than Samira. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Samira should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.8Veigar
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
740Samira
385Veigar
Samira vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 355 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
61.9%
+23.8% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira38.1%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar61.9%
Late Game
Veigar
73.3%
+46.7% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira26.7%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar73.3%

Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.9% win rate — a 23.8 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.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 73.3% win rate — 46.7 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Veigar 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 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
Sorcery rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Samira rune vs VeigarCelerity - best Samira rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.80%2506.490614,78350.0%47.9%
47.85%2096.689514,51947.4%48.2%
51.20%2096.291414,69254.9%47.7%
47.29%2036.691414,23847.6%47.0%
41.48%1766.590814,43639.7%42.7%
50.90%1676.598714,86345.6%55.7%
54.30%1516.697515,18559.4%50.6%
51.05%1436.595014,37048.6%53.4%
52.29%1096.493214,22061.8%42.6%
48.60%1076.791213,41050.0%46.7%
53.95%766.292814,89060.6%48.8%
51.35%746.599614,13950.0%53.6%
52.11%716.593614,17758.5%43.3%
47.06%686.592213,35648.6%45.2%
50.00%686.51,00214,17644.1%55.9%
39.68%636.585114,52846.7%33.3%
57.89%576.795514,70461.5%54.8%
28.26%466.379911,46420.7%41.2%
41.86%436.287113,14330.8%58.8%
37.21%436.889313,07632.1%46.7%
45.95%376.31,09714,94644.4%47.4%
33.33%366.372112,47938.1%26.7%
60.00%306.778912,92650.0%71.4%
43.33%306.41,11316,25357.1%31.3%
53.33%306.195015,50341.7%61.1%
53.57%286.31,02214,25046.7%61.5%
46.15%266.61,02014,48350.0%41.7%
44.00%256.690012,73633.3%53.9%
36.36%226.197915,94330.0%41.7%
50.00%186.480112,39644.4%55.6%
42.86%146.779012,77542.9%42.9%
46.15%136.789414,31157.1%33.3%
75.00%126.51,06815,32066.7%83.3%
50.00%86.774513,13550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.593111,49820.0%50.0%
66.67%66.287413,9790.0%80.0%
16.67%66.298913,1600.0%33.3%
33.33%66.581713,03566.7%0.0%
0.00%65.956410,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.187611,48966.7%50.0%

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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 66.7% win rate compared to Samira's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Samira do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Samira with a 61.9% win rate versus 38.1%. 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, Veigar takes over the Samira vs Veigar matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to 26.7%. Veigar 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 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Veigar?

The best Samira build against Veigar includes optimized core items. 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 33.3% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Veigar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.