Varusvs Samira
Varus vs Samira is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Samira wins with a 50.7% win rate (+1.3%) over Varus based on 75 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Samira matchup.
Varus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Varus 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.
Samira(49.3%)Who Wins the Varus vs Samira Matchup?
Varus vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Samira matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 75 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 50.7% win rate compared to Varus's 49.3%, giving Samira a 1.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Samira is slightly favored, Varus can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Samira's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Varus vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Varus55.3%Samira44.7%Varus43.2%Samira56.8%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.3% win rate — a 10.5 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 56.8% win rate — 13.5 points above Varus. 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: Varus 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 Varus Runes Against Samira
Precision
Domination
The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Varus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Samira.
Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Varus'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 Varus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.94% | 436 | 6.3 | 860 | 13,379 | 49.8% | 46.4% | |
| 46.79% | 281 | 6.4 | 875 | 13,987 | 51.6% | 43.0% | |
| 48.39% | 279 | 6.1 | 888 | 14,258 | 50.9% | 46.8% | |
| 46.05% | 215 | 6.3 | 872 | 13,258 | 41.7% | 49.6% | |
| 51.79% | 195 | 6.4 | 945 | 14,610 | 59.5% | 46.5% | |
| 49.37% | 158 | 6.4 | 879 | 13,319 | 47.1% | 51.1% | |
| 54.30% | 151 | 6.0 | 800 | 13,588 | 60.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.65% | 149 | 6.7 | 949 | 13,638 | 45.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 144 | 6.0 | 844 | 13,073 | 45.5% | 43.6% | |
| 45.99% | 137 | 6.2 | 849 | 12,603 | 51.4% | 39.7% | |
| 48.85% | 131 | 6.7 | 900 | 13,557 | 58.0% | 38.7% | |
| 45.63% | 103 | 6.4 | 883 | 13,406 | 49.0% | 42.6% | |
| 51.49% | 101 | 6.8 | 911 | 13,682 | 63.6% | 42.1% | |
| 47.83% | 92 | 6.4 | 870 | 13,124 | 56.5% | 39.1% | |
| 41.76% | 91 | 6.3 | 907 | 13,279 | 43.5% | 40.0% | |
| 48.84% | 86 | 6.5 | 980 | 12,731 | 54.5% | 45.3% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 6.0 | 1,000 | 13,954 | 51.6% | 53.1% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 6.2 | 822 | 12,896 | 51.6% | 50.0% | |
| 49.33% | 75 | 6.1 | 898 | 13,492 | 55.3% | 43.2% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 6.5 | 1,211 | 11,308 | 51.3% | 56.3% | |
| 40.85% | 71 | 5.8 | 790 | 12,087 | 54.8% | 30.0% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.4 | 864 | 13,783 | 54.0% | 42.4% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 5.9 | 1,002 | 13,235 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 6.3 | 873 | 12,570 | 40.9% | 43.6% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 6.2 | 895 | 12,322 | 47.8% | 54.5% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 5.9 | 994 | 12,208 | 45.8% | 40.6% | |
| 38.89% | 54 | 6.1 | 1,020 | 13,680 | 32.0% | 44.8% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 5.9 | 935 | 11,551 | 45.8% | 44.8% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 6.0 | 873 | 13,538 | 42.9% | 38.7% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 6.2 | 1,107 | 12,673 | 48.0% | 56.0% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 6.3 | 893 | 11,612 | 51.6% | 42.1% | |
| 36.73% | 49 | 6.2 | 875 | 11,833 | 30.4% | 42.3% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.6 | 974 | 14,974 | 45.5% | 44.7% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 6.5 | 1,116 | 13,329 | 40.9% | 41.7% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.0 | 1,140 | 13,080 | 26.7% | 53.3% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 6.3 | 1,056 | 12,632 | 68.4% | 41.7% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.5 | 875 | 14,341 | 53.3% | 60.7% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.6 | 893 | 13,804 | 34.8% | 52.6% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 6.5 | 961 | 12,025 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.2 | 1,089 | 12,949 | 56.3% | 48.0% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 6.3 | 865 | 11,775 | 42.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 6.2 | 833 | 13,767 | 52.6% | 33.3% | |
| 34.21% | 38 | 6.5 | 883 | 12,279 | 31.8% | 37.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.2 | 1,061 | 13,060 | 46.1% | 54.2% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.2 | 961 | 13,854 | 18.2% | 53.9% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.1 | 1,057 | 12,103 | 71.4% | 30.4% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.0 | 761 | 12,826 | 38.5% | 52.2% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.5 | 933 | 12,812 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.3 | 888 | 13,581 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.3 | 993 | 12,919 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.3 | 864 | 14,153 | 72.7% | 27.3% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.6 | 865 | 14,126 | 63.6% | 35.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.8 | 895 | 13,658 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.0 | 907 | 13,063 | 36.4% | 45.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 789 | 11,774 | 46.1% | 47.1% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.5 | 1,049 | 14,482 | 30.0% | 52.6% | |
| 75.00% | 28 | 6.6 | 927 | 11,030 | 73.7% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.0 | 883 | 12,266 | 60.0% | 23.1% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.1 | 904 | 11,327 | 64.3% | 15.4% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,813 | 40.0% | 35.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.6 | 1,195 | 13,004 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 5.9 | 799 | 9,838 | 21.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.1 | 935 | 11,842 | 54.5% | 46.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 845 | 11,205 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.3 | 852 | 12,738 | 58.3% | 66.7% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 6.0 | 778 | 11,364 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.3 | 979 | 14,830 | 63.6% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 755 | 11,522 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 921 | 12,286 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 918 | 12,601 | 16.7% | 21.4% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 880 | 12,745 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.0 | 886 | 11,309 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.8 | 886 | 12,212 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.6 | 796 | 11,607 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,018 | 12,285 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.1 | 922 | 13,090 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.0 | 953 | 12,163 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 5.9 | 890 | 12,629 | 33.3% | 18.2% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.2 | 879 | 12,567 | 71.4% | 30.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 885 | 12,855 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 6.4 | 960 | 13,070 | 16.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 866 | 12,591 | 37.5% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 850 | 12,311 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.9 | 861 | 11,073 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 948 | 12,938 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,196 | 12,927 | 75.0% | 85.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 834 | 11,622 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,017 | 13,649 | 66.7% | 27.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.1 | 891 | 12,081 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 793 | 11,515 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.7 | 773 | 11,253 | 57.1% | 16.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.2 | 986 | 11,896 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,211 | 13,940 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 883 | 11,507 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 802 | 13,592 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,033 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 938 | 12,338 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 864 | 11,287 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 818 | 13,162 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 856 | 12,243 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.2 | 996 | 16,187 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.2 | 839 | 16,053 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 911 | 12,465 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.6 | 936 | 13,766 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 998 | 13,635 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.1 | 888 | 13,356 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 936 | 15,158 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 919 | 13,076 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 837 | 10,872 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 753 | 9,831 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 996 | 13,747 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 832 | 13,726 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.4 | 961 | 14,566 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,026 | 11,259 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 834 | 10,346 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 835 | 10,808 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 852 | 14,704 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 764 | 10,264 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 849 | 11,426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 752 | 10,445 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,105 | 11,619 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 838 | 8,788 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Varus vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Samira in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Varus vs Samira matchup with a 50.7% win rate compared to Varus's 49.3%, a 1.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 75 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Varus do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Samira with a 55.3% win rate versus 44.7%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Varus do against Samira in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Varus vs Samira matchup with a 56.8% win rate compared to 43.2%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Samira matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Varus with a 50.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 1.3 percentage point advantage means Samira is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 75 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Samira?
The best Varus build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Varus runes against Samira?
The best Varus runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Varus vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Samira?
No, Varus struggles against Samira with only a 49.3% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.
How do I play Varus against Samira?
When playing Varus against Samira, play cautiously and avoid Samira's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Samira has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.