Samiravs Zeri
Samira vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zeri wins with a 57.4% win rate (+14.8%) over Samira based on 61 games. Zeri 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 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.
Who Wins the Samira vs Zeri Matchup?
Samira vs Zeri Matchup Summary
The Samira vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 61 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 57.4% win rate compared to Samira's 42.6%, giving Zeri a 14.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zeri controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zeri 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 Zeri leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zeri 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 Zeri 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 Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Samira32.4%
Zeri67.7%Samira55.6%Zeri44.4%Zeri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 67.7% win rate — a 35.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Zeri 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Zeri. 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: Zeri 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 Zeri
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Zeri 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 Zeri - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Samira do against Zeri in League of Legends?
Zeri wins the Samira vs Zeri matchup with a 57.4% win rate compared to Samira's 42.6%, a 14.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 61 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Samira do against Zeri in the early game?
In the early game, Zeri has the advantage against Samira with a 67.7% win rate versus 32.4%. Zeri 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 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Samira vs Zeri matchup?
Zeri wins the matchup against Samira with a 57.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.8 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 61 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 39.1% win rate in the Samira vs Zeri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Samira counter Zeri?
No, Samira struggles against Zeri with only a 42.6% win rate. Zeri has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zeri's lead.
How do I play Samira against Zeri?
When playing Samira against Zeri, play cautiously and avoid Zeri's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zeri in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.