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

Samiravs Ziggs

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

Samira vs Ziggs is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Ziggs based on 17 games. Ziggs 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 Ziggs 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 - 52.9% win rate in this matchup
Samira
52.9% WR
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Ziggs vs Samira matchup - 47.1% win rate
Ziggs
47.1% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Ziggs Matchup?

Samira wins the Samira vs Ziggs matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 17
52.9%
Win Rate
47.1%
6.3
CS / min
7.1
869
DMG / min
1,071
15,590
Gold / game
15,154
363
Heal / min
64
631
DMG Mitigated / min
281
0.1
CC / min
0.6
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Samira vs Ziggs Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Ziggs matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Ziggs's 47.1%, giving Samira a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs 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 Ziggs leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ziggs's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
6.3Samira
7.1Ziggs
Ziggs significantly out-farms Samira by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ziggs a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Samira players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
869Samira
1,071Ziggs
Ziggs heavily out-damages Samira by 201 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
15,590Samira
15,154Ziggs
Samira earns 436 more gold per game than Ziggs, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Samira slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.6Ziggs
Ziggs provides 0.5 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
994Samira
344Ziggs
Samira vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 649 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

Immortal Path 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, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. 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 Ziggs. 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
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira25.0%
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs75.0%
Late Game
Samira
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira61.5%
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs38.5%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 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.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Ziggs. 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: Ziggs 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 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
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Samira to press their advantage against Ziggs, 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 Ziggs - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Ziggs in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Samira vs Ziggs matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Ziggs's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Ziggs in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Samira with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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, Samira takes over the Samira vs Ziggs matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Ziggs matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Ziggs with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Ziggs?

The best Samira build against Ziggs includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Immortal Path. 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 Ziggs?

The best Samira runes against Ziggs use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Samira vs Ziggs matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Ziggs?

Yes, Samira has a favorable matchup against Ziggs with a 52.9% win rate. Samira strongly counters Ziggs in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Samira against Ziggs?

When playing Samira against Ziggs, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ziggs. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.