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

Samiravs Ziggs

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Ziggs is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Ziggs wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.9%) over Samira based on 59 games. Ziggs 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 Ziggs 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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Ziggs - 44.1% win rateZiggs(44.1%)
Samira - 44.1% win rate in this matchup
Samira
44.1% WR
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Ziggs vs Samira matchup - 55.9% win rate
Ziggs
55.9% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Ziggs Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Samira vs Ziggs matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 59
44.1%
Win Rate
55.9%
6.5
CS / min
6.6
843
DMG / min
1,114
14,796
Gold / game
13,748
317
Heal / min
57
689
DMG Mitigated / min
297
0.1
CC / min
0.7
36.4%
Early Game WR
63.6%
48.6%
Late Game WR
51.4%

Samira vs Ziggs Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Ziggs matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 59 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Samira's 44.1%, giving Ziggs a 11.9 percentage point advantage. Ziggs 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 Ziggs leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs 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 Ziggs 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 Ziggs Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Samira
6.6Ziggs
Samira and Ziggs farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
843Samira
1,114Ziggs
Ziggs heavily out-damages Samira by 272 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Samira should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,796Samira
13,748Ziggs
Samira generates a commanding 1,049 more gold per game than Ziggs. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ziggs should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.7Ziggs
Ziggs provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ziggs coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,006Samira
354Ziggs
Samira vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 652 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Samira Build Against Ziggs

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ziggs, providing the mobility and stats Samira needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Samira against Ziggs are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Samira an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Samira vs Ziggs matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira36.4%
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs63.6%
Late Game
Ziggs
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira48.6%
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs51.4%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Ziggs takes over with a 51.4% win rate, leading Samira by 2.7 percentage points. Ziggs scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Ziggs 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 Ziggs

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs ZiggsPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs ZiggsTriumph - best Samira rune vs ZiggsLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs ZiggsLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Ziggs
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs ZiggsDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs ZiggsTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Ziggs
53.6% WR

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

How does Samira do against Ziggs in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Samira vs Ziggs matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Samira's 44.1%, a 11.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 59 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Samira do against Ziggs in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Samira with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Ziggs in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Samira vs Ziggs matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to 48.6%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Ziggs matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Samira with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 11.9 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 59 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Ziggs?

The best Samira build against Ziggs includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Ziggs?

The best Samira runes against Ziggs use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.6% win rate in the Samira vs Ziggs matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Ziggs?

No, Samira struggles against Ziggs with only a 44.1% win rate. Ziggs has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ziggs's lead.

How do I play Samira against Ziggs?

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