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

Samiravs Zeri

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Samira wins with a 53.8% win rate (+7.5%) over Zeri based on 81 games. Samira 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 Zeri 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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Zeri - 53.8% win rateZeri(53.8%)
Samira - 53.8% win rate in this matchup
Samira
53.8% WR
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Zeri vs Samira matchup - 46.3% win rate
Zeri
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Zeri Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 81
53.8%
Win Rate
46.3%
6.8
CS / min
7.4
878
DMG / min
930
13,741
Gold / game
13,823
280
Heal / min
138
608
DMG Mitigated / min
440
0.1
CC / min
0.2
53.5%
Early Game WR
46.5%
54.0%
Late Game WR
46.0%

Samira vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.8% win rate compared to Zeri's 46.3%, giving Samira a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zeri 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 Zeri leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira players can confidently pick into Zeri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zeri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown

Zeri wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Samira
7.4Zeri
Zeri edges out Samira by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
878Samira
930Zeri
Zeri deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Samira. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Samira choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zeri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,741Samira
13,823Zeri
Samira and Zeri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 82 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
0.2Zeri
Both Samira and Zeri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
889Samira
578Zeri
Samira vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 311 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zeri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zeri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
53.5%
+7.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira53.5%
Zeri early game win rateZeri46.5%
Late Game
Samira
54.0%
+8.1% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira54.0%
Zeri late game win rateZeri46.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.5% win rate — a 7.0 percentage point lead over Zeri. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 54.0% win rate — 8.1 points above Zeri. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Samira holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zeri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Samira Runes Against Zeri

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs ZeriPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs ZeriTriumph - best Samira rune vs ZeriLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs ZeriLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Zeri
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs ZeriDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs ZeriTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Zeri
46.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Zeri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Zeri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Zeri in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Zeri matchup with a 53.8% win rate compared to Zeri's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Samira do against Zeri in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Zeri with a 53.5% win rate versus 46.5%. 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 Zeri in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Zeri matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to 46.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Zeri matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Zeri with a 53.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Zeri?

The best Samira build against Zeri includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Zeri?

The best Samira runes against Zeri use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.7% win rate in the Samira vs Zeri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Zeri?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Zeri with a 53.8% win rate. Samira strongly counters Zeri in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Samira against Zeri?

When playing Samira against Zeri, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.