Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Zerivs Samira

CMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Samira wins with a 53.8% win rate (+7.5%) over Zeri based on 81 games. Samira holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Samira matchup.

Zeri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zeri 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 - 46.3% win rateSamira(46.3%)
Zeri - 46.3% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
46.3% WR
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Samira vs Zeri matchup - 53.8% win rate
Samira
53.8% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Samira Matchup?

Samira wins the Zeri vs Samira matchup
Winner
Samira
Matches: 81
46.3%
Win Rate
53.8%
7.4
CS / min
6.8
930
DMG / min
878
13,823
Gold / game
13,741
138
Heal / min
280
440
DMG Mitigated / min
608
0.2
CC / min
0.1
46.5%
Early Game WR
53.5%
46.0%
Late Game WR
54.0%

Zeri vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 53.8% win rate compared to Zeri's 46.3%, giving Samira a 7.5 percentage point advantage. Samira dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zeri 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 Zeri leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Samira has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Samira 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.

Zeri vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Zeri wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Zeri is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zeri holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Zeri
6.8Samira
Zeri edges out Samira by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
930Zeri
878Samira
Zeri deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Samira. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Samira choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zeri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,823Zeri
13,741Samira
Zeri and Samira generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 82 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Zeri
0.1Samira
Both Zeri and Samira provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
578Zeri
889Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 311 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.

Best Zeri Build Against Samira

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Samira, providing the mobility and stats Zeri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zeri against Samira are Statikk Shiv, Runaan's Hurricane and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Zeri 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 Zeri vs Samira matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
53.5%
+7.0% advantage
Zeri early game win rateZeri46.5%
Samira early game win rateSamira53.5%
Late Game
Samira
54.0%
+8.1% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri46.0%
Samira late game win rateSamira54.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.5% win rate — a 7.0 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.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.0% win rate — 8.1 points above Zeri. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Samira holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zeri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zeri Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Zeri primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Zeri rune vs SamiraTriumph - best Zeri rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Zeri rune vs SamiraCut Down - best Zeri rune vs Samira
Inspiration rune tree - Zeri secondary runes vs SamiraInspiration
Cash Back - best Zeri rune vs SamiraTriple Tonic - best Zeri rune vs Samira
46.2% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Zeri the best tools to compete against Samira in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Zeri 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
50.72%2117.494214,73648.5%52.8%
47.06%2057.293214,96946.7%47.3%
54.41%2056.992014,50355.7%53.5%
52.36%1927.493114,87653.3%51.8%
52.45%1437.71,03715,91839.1%63.3%
54.40%1267.290714,14457.4%51.6%
52.42%1247.51,01816,00351.1%53.3%
50.00%1097.695115,18256.8%45.3%
56.70%977.598215,64955.8%57.4%
40.96%837.689513,81836.4%46.1%
46.25%817.493013,82346.5%46.0%
46.05%767.182713,78050.0%41.2%
50.72%697.693215,07852.6%48.4%
55.22%677.590514,76551.7%57.9%
46.97%677.395615,79247.8%46.5%
54.55%667.41,01815,18853.1%55.9%
56.14%587.51,00615,47657.1%55.2%
48.21%567.898914,99865.2%36.4%
52.27%447.31,02115,54650.0%53.9%
52.78%367.21,11315,56050.0%54.2%
35.29%347.793414,16137.5%33.3%
64.71%347.595316,41872.7%60.9%
56.25%327.891815,22068.8%43.8%
50.00%297.289115,12053.9%46.7%
54.17%246.888012,75157.1%50.0%
30.43%236.793714,86927.3%33.3%
50.00%226.881413,51144.4%53.9%
61.11%197.193115,98866.7%58.3%
52.63%197.21,06211,40533.3%85.7%
64.29%147.397311,81366.7%60.0%
27.27%117.374311,90612.5%66.7%
54.55%117.71,05617,45733.3%62.5%
25.00%87.793518,4700.0%33.3%
0.00%76.674613,6340.0%0.0%
28.57%77.587914,90150.0%20.0%
42.86%71.894915,67733.3%50.0%
57.14%77.275613,44350.0%66.7%
50.00%67.866111,68840.0%100.0%
16.67%64.192913,2310.0%33.3%
66.67%67.61,55315,41450.0%75.0%
60.00%56.61,02717,009100.0%50.0%
25.00%55.581413,0320.0%33.3%
20.00%56.41,24216,70650.0%0.0%
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Zeri vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zeri do against Samira in League of Legends?

Samira wins the Zeri vs Samira matchup with a 53.8% win rate compared to Zeri's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Zeri do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Zeri with a 53.5% win rate versus 46.5%. Samira players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zeri do against Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Zeri vs Samira matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to 46.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zeri vs Samira matchup?

Samira wins the matchup against Zeri with a 53.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Samira is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.

What is the best Zeri build against Samira?

The best Zeri build against Samira includes Statikk Shiv, Runaan's Hurricane, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Zeri runes against Samira?

The best Zeri runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.2% win rate in the Zeri vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zeri counter Samira?

No, Zeri struggles against Samira with only a 46.3% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.

How do I play Zeri against Samira?

When playing Zeri 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.