Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Zeri

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Zeri based on 5 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Zeri 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.

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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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Samira - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Samira
80.0% WR
VS
Zeri vs Samira matchup - 20.0% win rate
Zeri
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Zeri Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
7.5
CS / min
7.6
1,421
DMG / min
707
16,483
Gold / game
11,505
402
Heal / min
88
617
DMG Mitigated / min
415
0.1
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Samira vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Zeri's 20.0%, giving Samira a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Zeri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Zeri reaches their power spikes, while Zeri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zeri leads by 0.2s 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

Samira wins the laning phase against Zeri in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Samira
7.6Zeri
Samira and Zeri 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
1,421Samira
707Zeri
Samira heavily out-damages Zeri by 713 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zeri 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
16,483Samira
11,505Zeri
Samira generates a commanding 4,977 more gold per game than Zeri. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zeri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.2Zeri
Both Samira and Zeri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,019Samira
503Zeri
Samira vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 516 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
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira100.0%
Zeri early game win rateZeri0.0%
Late Game
Zeri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira0.0%
Zeri late game win rateZeri100.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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.

Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Samira must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zeri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zeri 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 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
Resolve rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs ZeriResolve
Bone Plating - best Samira rune vs ZeriRevitalize - best Samira rune vs Zeri
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve 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 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.97%1526.584513,25956.3%48.1%
50.43%1156.485914,23846.3%52.7%
47.71%1096.390113,76951.2%45.5%
53.85%786.390212,82764.3%41.7%
47.76%676.293613,30850.0%45.7%
49.21%636.886912,50736.7%60.6%
47.06%516.391414,78847.6%46.7%
47.92%486.494513,71225.0%64.3%
46.81%476.483613,65845.0%48.1%
51.16%436.51,01212,58048.0%55.6%
43.24%376.41,00014,50933.3%52.6%
37.84%376.187612,60145.5%34.6%
48.48%336.692213,48947.1%50.0%
51.52%336.599913,66352.9%50.0%
43.75%326.485813,36854.5%38.1%
58.33%246.095114,09766.7%50.0%
59.09%225.983113,06966.7%53.9%
52.63%196.31,01016,88980.0%42.9%
52.94%176.386915,59025.0%61.5%
57.14%146.11,07413,97960.0%55.6%
42.86%146.179713,17716.7%62.5%
35.71%146.897014,08914.3%57.1%
83.33%126.91,19814,168100.0%50.0%
41.67%127.371912,61140.0%42.9%
33.33%126.299912,54733.3%33.3%
30.00%106.21,00313,82450.0%16.7%
80.00%106.31,08815,42175.0%83.3%
33.33%95.594812,5080.0%50.0%
37.50%86.672913,28920.0%66.7%
50.00%86.975113,34133.3%60.0%
71.43%76.695015,415100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.71,11512,97125.0%66.7%
16.67%65.961210,33633.3%0.0%
66.67%66.995112,87866.7%66.7%
60.00%57.095415,431100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.61,42012,49033.3%50.0%
80.00%57.51,42116,483100.0%0.0%
0.00%56.450810,4340.0%0.0%
100.00%57.81,50816,335100.0%100.0%

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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 80.0% win rate compared to Zeri's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Zeri in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Zeri with a 100.0% 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 Zeri in the late game?

In the late game, Zeri takes over the Samira vs Zeri matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Zeri 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 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 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 Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% 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 80.0% win rate. Samira strongly counters Zeri in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.