Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Veigar

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Veigar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Veigar based on 8 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.

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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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
50.0% WR
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Veigar vs Samira matchup - 50.0% win rate
Veigar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Veigar Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.9
CS / min
6.9
751
DMG / min
980
13,341
Gold / game
13,504
263
Heal / min
80
492
DMG Mitigated / min
295
0.1
CC / min
0.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Samira vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Veigar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, giving Samira a 0.0 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Veigar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Samira
6.9Veigar
Samira and Veigar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
751Samira
980Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Samira by 228 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
13,341Samira
13,504Veigar
Samira and Veigar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 164 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
0.8Veigar
Veigar provides 0.7 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
755Samira
376Veigar
Samira vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 379 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira33.3%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar66.7%
Late Game
Samira
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira60.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar40.0%

Veigar 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 Veigar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Veigar. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Veigar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs VeigarDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs VeigarTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Veigar
60.0% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Samira maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Veigar.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.97%1526.584513,25956.3%48.1%
50.43%1156.485914,23846.3%52.7%
47.71%1096.390113,76951.2%45.5%
53.85%786.390212,82764.3%41.7%
47.76%676.293613,30850.0%45.7%
49.21%636.886912,50736.7%60.6%
47.06%516.391414,78847.6%46.7%
47.92%486.494513,71225.0%64.3%
46.81%476.483613,65845.0%48.1%
51.16%436.51,01212,58048.0%55.6%
43.24%376.41,00014,50933.3%52.6%
37.84%376.187612,60145.5%34.6%
48.48%336.692213,48947.1%50.0%
51.52%336.599913,66352.9%50.0%
43.75%326.485813,36854.5%38.1%
58.33%246.095114,09766.7%50.0%
59.09%225.983113,06966.7%53.9%
52.63%196.31,01016,88980.0%42.9%
52.94%176.386915,59025.0%61.5%
57.14%146.11,07413,97960.0%55.6%
42.86%146.179713,17716.7%62.5%
35.71%146.897014,08914.3%57.1%
83.33%126.91,19814,168100.0%50.0%
41.67%127.371912,61140.0%42.9%
33.33%126.299912,54733.3%33.3%
30.00%106.21,00313,82450.0%16.7%
80.00%106.31,08815,42175.0%83.3%
33.33%95.594812,5080.0%50.0%
37.50%86.672913,28920.0%66.7%
50.00%86.975113,34133.3%60.0%
71.43%76.695015,415100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.71,11512,97125.0%66.7%
16.67%65.961210,33633.3%0.0%
66.67%66.995112,87866.7%66.7%
60.00%57.095415,431100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.61,42012,49033.3%50.0%
80.00%57.51,42116,483100.0%0.0%
0.00%56.450810,4340.0%0.0%
100.00%57.81,50816,335100.0%100.0%

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Samira vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Veigar matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 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 Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Samira vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Veigar?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate. Samira slightly edges out Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Samira against Veigar?

When playing Samira against Veigar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Veigar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.