Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Samiravs Vex

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vex wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Samira based on 5 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Vex 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
Vex - 20.0% win rateVex(20.0%)
Samira - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
20.0% WR
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Vex vs Samira matchup - 80.0% win rate
Vex
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Samira vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.4
CS / min
6.8
760
DMG / min
1,228
14,476
Gold / game
16,572
320
Heal / min
121
596
DMG Mitigated / min
565
0.1
CC / min
1.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Samira vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, giving Vex a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.4Samira
6.8Vex
Vex significantly out-farms Samira by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vex a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Samira players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
760Samira
1,228Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Samira by 467 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,476Samira
16,572Vex
Vex generates a commanding 2,095 more gold per game than Samira. This substantial economic advantage means Vex 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
1.5Vex
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vex far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
916Samira
686Vex
Samira vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 230 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Vex

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Vex are The Collector, Maw of Malmortius and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira0.0%
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Late Game
Vex
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira20.0%
Vex late game win rateVex80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Samira and Vex, with Samira holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Samira has the edge early, but Vex 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 Vex

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs VexPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs VexTriumph - best Samira rune vs VexLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs VexLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Vex
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs VexResolve
Revitalize - best Samira rune vs VexBone Plating - best Samira rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

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


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.77%6096.593914,32550.8%47.2%
53.00%4176.387213,78051.7%54.3%
49.88%4176.488313,65146.6%53.1%
42.69%3426.187413,55741.3%43.9%
45.10%3376.389113,51339.5%50.9%
51.77%3116.390113,96153.7%50.3%
58.44%2316.593014,34157.8%59.0%
47.47%2176.593113,87250.5%44.6%
55.56%1896.594513,82960.2%50.0%
56.00%1256.292213,67150.0%61.2%
52.68%1126.398114,45547.8%56.1%
49.55%1116.286112,94855.2%43.4%
46.15%1046.292813,17537.5%56.3%
55.56%996.286713,64062.0%49.0%
53.93%896.793214,05053.2%54.8%
49.44%896.591913,82143.5%55.8%
53.41%886.287214,17647.4%58.0%
50.57%876.285412,72252.3%48.8%
54.22%836.695014,72659.5%48.8%
54.32%816.498514,65758.8%51.1%
40.30%676.383914,18544.0%38.1%
29.17%486.590013,97236.0%21.7%
44.68%476.294914,53940.0%48.1%
53.19%476.593013,62356.5%50.0%
40.48%426.21,00514,28541.7%38.9%
51.52%336.686812,22757.9%42.9%
44.83%296.199012,60529.4%66.7%
46.15%266.379313,37641.7%50.0%
57.69%266.796314,02862.5%50.0%
40.00%256.284414,22228.6%44.4%
45.00%206.380212,54622.2%63.6%
47.37%196.490115,26425.0%53.3%
33.33%186.367312,62533.3%33.3%
37.50%166.389813,59742.9%33.3%
42.86%146.51,02410,42425.0%66.7%
33.33%126.482611,85540.0%28.6%
45.45%116.31,14116,70940.0%50.0%
40.00%106.073814,64633.3%42.9%
50.00%86.795613,48333.3%60.0%
37.50%86.21,23816,750100.0%28.6%
57.14%76.590814,1350.0%100.0%
57.14%75.781411,68150.0%60.0%
42.86%76.35329,64050.0%33.3%
71.43%76.21,31719,871100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.098517,105100.0%20.0%
83.33%65.61,16714,41666.7%100.0%
60.00%56.879410,99475.0%0.0%
20.00%55.476014,4760.0%20.0%
20.00%55.71,06917,146100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.888411,33375.0%100.0%

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Samira vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Samira vs Vex matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Samira do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Vex with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Samira vs Vex matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Samira with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Vex?

The best Samira build against Vex includes The Collector, Maw of Malmortius, Lord Dominik's Regards with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Vex?

The best Samira runes against Vex use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Vex?

No, Samira struggles against Vex with only a 20.0% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Samira against Vex?

When playing Samira against Vex, play cautiously and avoid Vex's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vex has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.