Samiravs Xerath
Samira vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xerath wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Samira based on 11 games. Xerath 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 Xerath 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 Xerath Matchup?
Samira vs Xerath Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Samira's 27.3%, giving Xerath a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Xerath 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 Xerath leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath 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 Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Xerath, 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%
Xerath66.7%Samira25.0%Xerath75.0%Xerath 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 Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Xerath 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 Xerath
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Xerath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.25% | 441 | 6.2 | 847 | 13,266 | 47.4% | 55.5% | |
| 46.45% | 366 | 6.1 | 918 | 13,811 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
| 49.01% | 355 | 6.3 | 879 | 13,642 | 50.6% | 47.6% | |
| 46.46% | 353 | 6.5 | 911 | 13,655 | 47.6% | 45.1% | |
| 48.36% | 335 | 6.5 | 933 | 14,182 | 45.2% | 51.1% | |
| 50.46% | 325 | 6.5 | 957 | 14,555 | 53.3% | 48.4% | |
| 56.31% | 222 | 6.5 | 963 | 14,301 | 52.7% | 59.8% | |
| 47.62% | 189 | 6.5 | 1,030 | 14,168 | 53.9% | 41.8% | |
| 51.08% | 186 | 6.5 | 940 | 14,470 | 48.8% | 52.9% | |
| 54.41% | 136 | 6.2 | 946 | 13,661 | 51.4% | 57.8% | |
| 49.62% | 131 | 6.2 | 920 | 14,940 | 52.8% | 47.4% | |
| 57.94% | 126 | 6.5 | 945 | 14,620 | 52.8% | 61.6% | |
| 54.78% | 115 | 6.3 | 933 | 13,561 | 63.8% | 41.3% | |
| 50.00% | 112 | 6.5 | 850 | 12,993 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.60% | 103 | 6.5 | 900 | 14,037 | 47.8% | 45.6% | |
| 50.00% | 88 | 6.6 | 887 | 13,534 | 51.2% | 48.9% | |
| 44.71% | 85 | 6.4 | 905 | 14,564 | 48.6% | 42.0% | |
| 52.38% | 84 | 6.2 | 936 | 14,560 | 52.8% | 52.1% | |
| 54.76% | 84 | 6.4 | 936 | 14,139 | 54.8% | 54.8% | |
| 53.85% | 78 | 6.7 | 981 | 15,141 | 48.6% | 58.1% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 6.7 | 939 | 13,222 | 32.4% | 55.6% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 6.4 | 1,009 | 14,815 | 42.9% | 48.5% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.3 | 799 | 13,347 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.7 | 768 | 13,782 | 37.5% | 47.6% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.5 | 963 | 13,676 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.9 | 1,040 | 14,503 | 73.3% | 44.4% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.3 | 1,013 | 13,533 | 47.6% | 63.6% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 943 | 13,634 | 63.2% | 63.6% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.5 | 939 | 15,248 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.3 | 814 | 13,370 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 5.6 | 1,025 | 16,206 | 50.0% | 70.6% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.3 | 891 | 13,944 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.7 | 824 | 12,574 | 44.4% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.8 | 839 | 12,825 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 974 | 15,273 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.2 | 1,220 | 16,019 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.3 | 826 | 13,705 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 898 | 13,631 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.4 | 946 | 15,027 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,075 | 14,019 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 682 | 11,161 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 7.1 | 1,363 | 12,743 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 891 | 12,421 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.0 | 780 | 14,151 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 865 | 8,596 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,658 | 18,055 | 0.0% | 75.0% |
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Samira vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Samira vs Xerath matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Samira's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Samira do against Xerath in the early game?
In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Samira do against Xerath in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Samira vs Xerath matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Xerath matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Samira with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Samira build against Xerath?
The best Samira build against Xerath includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Samira runes against Xerath?
The best Samira runes against Xerath use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Samira vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Xerath?
No, Samira struggles against Xerath with only a 27.3% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.
How do I play Samira against Xerath?
When playing Samira against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.