Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Xerathvs Samira

AMageSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Samira is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Xerath wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Samira based on 9 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Samira matchup.

Xerath Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xerath 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 - 50.0% win rateSamira(50.0%)
Xerath - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
50.0% WR
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Samira vs Xerath matchup - 50.0% win rate
Samira
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Samira Matchup?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Samira matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 9
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.8
CS / min
6.0
862
DMG / min
1,311
11,853
Gold / game
16,817
52
Heal / min
389
303
DMG Mitigated / min
718
0.8
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Xerath vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Samira matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Samira's 50.0%, giving Xerath a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath 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 Xerath leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Samira'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.

Xerath vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Xerath in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Xerath, 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.

Farming
5.8Xerath
6.0Samira
Xerath and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
862Xerath
1,311Samira
Samira heavily out-damages Xerath by 449 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xerath 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
11,853Xerath
16,817Samira
Samira generates a commanding 4,965 more gold per game than Xerath. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xerath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Xerath
0.1Samira
Xerath provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xerath coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
355Xerath
1,107Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 751 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Xerath Build Against Samira

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Samira, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Samira are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Xerath 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 Samira. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Samira matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath66.7%
Samira early game win rateSamira33.3%
Late Game
Samira
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath40.0%
Samira late game win rateSamira60.0%

Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Xerath 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Xerath. 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: Xerath 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 Xerath Runes Against Samira

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs SamiraSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs SamiraManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs SamiraTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs SamiraScorch - best Xerath rune vs Samira
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Cut Down - best Xerath rune vs SamiraPresence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs Samira
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Xerath maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Samira.


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xerath 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
47.08%3426.61,00611,89946.7%47.4%
52.98%3204.288811,00955.2%51.1%
52.70%2246.41,07912,73553.5%52.3%
44.75%2216.91,04912,96948.2%42.5%
56.74%2161.985010,57650.0%61.4%
41.78%2146.392811,63934.0%47.9%
59.74%1545.697811,75155.6%63.4%
53.69%1512.989711,40854.5%53.3%
41.78%1476.292311,95146.8%38.1%
47.95%1463.798211,34553.6%44.4%
43.80%1386.497611,02342.2%45.2%
45.65%1382.080710,36539.0%50.6%
47.76%1356.998211,69642.6%53.0%
53.44%1326.61,01212,23360.3%48.0%
53.54%1296.296612,33555.6%52.4%
51.30%1156.51,03512,16355.6%48.6%
62.83%1136.01,12213,34666.7%61.3%
43.75%1121.984110,40542.9%44.3%
52.43%1046.292611,31555.6%50.0%
54.37%1032.485910,51261.0%50.0%
56.31%1036.31,02612,41951.2%60.0%
49.50%1026.21,05712,14846.5%51.7%
57.43%1023.491511,73368.4%50.8%
49.00%1016.294611,40647.9%50.0%
44.55%1016.086711,70453.7%38.3%
51.55%983.898911,33151.4%51.7%
44.90%982.080610,59153.5%38.2%
51.58%976.71,10912,78252.3%51.0%
58.06%931.987510,78763.6%55.0%
58.70%922.29349,99752.9%65.8%
52.22%916.51,04712,41065.7%43.6%
53.93%902.383210,50568.8%45.6%
52.27%886.699712,69453.1%51.8%
48.78%826.284710,56151.0%45.2%
46.15%791.986010,26651.3%41.0%
55.84%772.084611,51446.1%60.8%
41.33%762.390511,31028.1%51.2%
48.68%761.87929,49751.2%45.7%
40.54%756.094311,10736.8%44.4%
50.00%746.086210,86748.6%51.4%
41.10%732.181510,92240.0%41.9%
52.17%696.289612,59152.0%52.3%
60.29%682.072610,20571.4%48.5%
49.25%686.097811,77040.7%55.0%
61.76%686.81,06612,74563.3%60.5%
52.31%661.97569,77269.7%34.4%
42.62%631.884510,63546.1%40.0%
69.35%627.01,08412,36371.9%66.7%
54.84%623.185011,18860.0%51.4%
54.24%606.31,00111,75345.8%60.0%
48.33%606.71,09112,70663.6%39.5%
42.86%572.080810,03642.3%43.3%
51.79%566.598712,19356.5%48.5%
59.62%526.498711,69563.0%56.0%
60.78%516.71,16111,75052.2%67.9%
46.00%506.31,09412,80455.0%40.0%
58.00%502.298510,59454.5%60.7%
52.17%473.190710,14469.6%34.8%
63.64%455.81,05412,30052.6%72.0%
38.64%456.51,00012,41536.8%40.0%
52.27%446.798012,03650.0%53.9%
37.21%441.972410,83350.0%29.6%
59.09%446.11,00113,50360.0%58.6%
55.81%431.78799,78175.0%31.6%
66.67%426.71,07413,26160.0%72.7%
58.33%366.51,06614,74464.3%54.5%
57.14%352.894212,06380.0%48.0%
42.86%356.51,03813,60258.3%34.8%
54.55%347.21,14813,61275.0%35.3%
41.18%341.982310,39730.8%47.6%
42.42%335.51,03911,46538.5%45.0%
35.48%311.992310,90636.4%35.0%
40.00%303.892711,86828.6%50.0%
63.33%305.998413,16946.7%80.0%
58.62%293.384111,22677.8%50.0%
41.38%295.71,11212,61222.2%50.0%
38.46%266.51,08111,70450.0%25.0%
53.85%264.994612,80670.0%43.8%
54.17%246.21,07012,76063.6%46.1%
52.17%231.77649,60962.5%46.7%
47.83%231.780410,49233.3%52.9%
61.90%222.184011,57033.3%73.3%
47.62%216.71,05512,93766.7%33.3%
38.10%212.479510,72362.5%23.1%
60.00%205.21,02012,49066.7%54.5%
50.00%206.099511,86137.5%58.3%
47.37%197.11,09113,33060.0%42.9%
47.06%173.196410,61044.4%50.0%
68.75%165.71,12014,08971.4%66.7%
66.67%156.51,09013,60583.3%55.6%
64.29%146.21,16212,86662.5%66.7%
71.43%144.98849,20271.4%71.4%
50.00%147.11,03711,99637.5%66.7%
35.71%142.285911,0510.0%50.0%
76.92%136.81,13014,86685.7%66.7%
66.67%126.996112,96975.0%62.5%
58.33%126.71,07714,87960.0%57.1%
25.00%127.01,14410,09140.0%14.3%
27.27%116.08627,86137.5%0.0%
54.55%116.092912,91950.0%57.1%
54.55%116.81,05512,27250.0%57.1%
36.36%116.196213,71225.0%42.9%
27.27%113.97859,00933.3%20.0%
45.45%115.098310,16450.0%40.0%
60.00%105.51,26012,923100.0%20.0%
40.00%101.989610,76850.0%33.3%
44.44%95.41,00110,09650.0%40.0%
50.00%95.886211,85366.7%40.0%
77.78%96.894712,23980.0%75.0%
55.56%95.48918,812100.0%20.0%
50.00%85.61,10813,1690.0%66.7%
62.50%85.192611,04260.0%66.7%
87.50%86.81,15514,34180.0%100.0%
25.00%84.78409,59750.0%0.0%
37.50%86.68858,71237.5%0.0%
85.71%76.91,33614,176100.0%66.7%
42.86%77.290412,32650.0%33.3%
28.57%77.193610,82725.0%33.3%
57.14%71.983111,855100.0%40.0%
57.14%76.187210,72450.0%66.7%
57.14%77.284912,38766.7%50.0%
50.00%66.799012,40975.0%0.0%
66.67%66.894412,73733.3%100.0%
50.00%66.91,31512,72533.3%66.7%
50.00%67.01,21913,72750.0%50.0%
50.00%62.485211,755100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.61,11314,1090.0%40.0%
20.00%52.17269,7330.0%25.0%
20.00%55.894611,8100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.01,02211,79533.3%100.0%
40.00%52.18509,68750.0%33.3%
40.00%56.91,18315,65666.7%0.0%
20.00%52.89669,46650.0%0.0%
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Xerath vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Samira in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Samira matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Samira's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Xerath do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Samira with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xerath do against Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Xerath vs Samira matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Samira matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Samira with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Xerath is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Samira?

The best Xerath build against Samira includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Seraph's Embrace with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Xerath runes against Samira?

The best Xerath runes against Samira use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Xerath vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xerath counter Samira?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 50.0% win rate. Xerath slightly edges out Samira in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Xerath against Samira?

When playing Xerath against Samira, 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.