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

Samiravs Yasuo

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Yasuo is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Yasuo wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Samira based on 59 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Yasuo 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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Yasuo - 48.3% win rateYasuo(48.3%)
Samira - 48.3% win rate in this matchup
Samira
48.3% WR
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Yasuo vs Samira matchup - 51.7% win rate
Yasuo
51.7% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Samira vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 59
48.3%
Win Rate
51.7%
6.4
CS / min
6.3
1,059
DMG / min
860
15,919
Gold / game
14,263
333
Heal / min
246
737
DMG Mitigated / min
1,049
0.1
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
47.4%
Late Game WR
52.6%

Samira vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Yasuo matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 59 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Samira's 48.3%, giving Yasuo a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Yasuo is slightly favored, Samira can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Yasuo's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Yasuo in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Yasuo, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Samira
6.3Yasuo
Samira and Yasuo farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,059Samira
860Yasuo
Samira heavily out-damages Yasuo by 200 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yasuo should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Samira's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,919Samira
14,263Yasuo
Samira generates a commanding 1,657 more gold per game than Yasuo. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yasuo should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.9Yasuo
Yasuo 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 Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,070Samira
1,295Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Samira, healing and mitigating 225 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Samira is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Samira, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Yasuo

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Yasuo are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira50.0%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo50.0%
Late Game
Yasuo
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira47.4%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo52.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Samira and Yasuo, with Samira holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs YasuoTriumph - best Samira rune vs YasuoLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs YasuoLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Yasuo
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs YasuoResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs YasuoRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Yasuo
54.5% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Yasuo 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 Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Samira vs Yasuo matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Samira's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 59 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Samira do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Yasuo with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Samira vs Yasuo matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Yasuo matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Samira with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 59 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Yasuo?

The best Samira build against Yasuo includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Yasuo?

The best Samira runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Samira vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Yasuo?

No, Samira struggles against Yasuo with only a 48.3% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.

How do I play Samira against Yasuo?

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