Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.9%
Zerivs Samira
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 2, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Zeri vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Zeri wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Samira based on 40 games. Samira wins the early laning phase while Zeri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Samira matchup.
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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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Zeri
52.5% WR
VS
Samira
47.5% WR
Who Wins the Zeri vs Samira Matchup?
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 40
52.5%
47.5%
7.4
6.8
838
923
13,731
14,033
178
319
416
550
0.2
0.1
42.9%
57.1%
63.2%
36.8%
Zeri vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Zeri vs Samira matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Samira's 47.5%, giving Zeri a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Zeri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira needs to press advantages before Zeri reaches their power spikes, while Zeri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Zeri 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.
Zeri vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Zeri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, 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
838Zeri
923Samira
Samira heavily out-damages Zeri by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zeri 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
13,731Zeri
14,033Samira
Samira earns 302 more gold per game than Zeri, 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
0.2Zeri
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
593Zeri
870Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 276 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.Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Samira
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Zeri42.9%
Samira57.1%♕
Late Game
Zeri
63.2%
+26.3% advantage
Zeri63.2%Samira36.8%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 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.
Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Samira. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Samira must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zeri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zeri 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 Zeri Runes Against Samira
Precision
Inspiration
50.0% WR
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Zeri to press their advantage against Samira, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.78% | 186 | 7.6 | 868 | 13,950 | 37.2% | 42.4% | |
| 45.07% | 142 | 7.4 | 861 | 13,864 | 47.3% | 42.6% | |
| 61.36% | 132 | 7.8 | 1,026 | 15,222 | 57.6% | 65.2% | |
| 55.73% | 131 | 7.4 | 924 | 14,841 | 57.4% | 54.5% | |
| 44.44% | 99 | 6.9 | 856 | 13,931 | 45.2% | 43.9% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 7.4 | 907 | 14,139 | 49.0% | 52.1% | |
| 41.77% | 79 | 7.8 | 901 | 14,151 | 46.5% | 36.1% | |
| 52.00% | 75 | 7.2 | 881 | 13,703 | 56.1% | 47.1% | |
| 45.95% | 74 | 7.4 | 856 | 13,789 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 45.45% | 66 | 7.4 | 888 | 14,030 | 51.5% | 39.4% | |
| 55.74% | 61 | 7.3 | 787 | 14,278 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 42.31% | 52 | 7.6 | 872 | 15,353 | 35.0% | 46.9% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 7.6 | 1,034 | 14,359 | 60.9% | 37.5% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 7.6 | 1,002 | 16,379 | 54.5% | 61.3% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 7.4 | 838 | 13,731 | 42.9% | 63.2% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 7.6 | 825 | 14,804 | 61.1% | 50.0% | |
| 35.90% | 39 | 7.7 | 775 | 14,298 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 26.32% | 38 | 7.5 | 815 | 13,936 | 15.0% | 38.9% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 7.6 | 807 | 13,742 | 53.3% | 66.7% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 7.6 | 1,023 | 15,951 | 92.3% | 41.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 7.3 | 912 | 14,471 | 36.4% | 69.2% | |
| 77.27% | 22 | 7.6 | 886 | 17,463 | 80.0% | 76.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 7.9 | 832 | 14,343 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 7.9 | 998 | 14,405 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.2 | 849 | 15,293 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 8.0 | 927 | 13,961 | 62.5% | 22.2% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.2 | 868 | 14,411 | 20.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.5 | 993 | 14,590 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 8.5 | 1,213 | 17,632 | 60.0% | 87.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 847 | 15,696 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 8.1 | 784 | 13,433 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.7 | 848 | 14,300 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.4 | 950 | 13,851 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.8 | 964 | 12,820 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 8.0 | 852 | 15,245 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.5 | 646 | 12,372 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 8.0 | 832 | 16,213 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.4 | 816 | 13,586 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 969 | 15,272 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 625 | 11,267 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.9 | 1,024 | 14,957 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,126 | 14,343 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,034 | 16,076 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 464 | 7,901 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Zeri vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zeri do against Samira in League of Legends?
Zeri wins the Zeri vs Samira matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Samira's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Zeri do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Zeri with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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, Zeri takes over the Zeri vs Samira matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Zeri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zeri vs Samira matchup?
Zeri wins the matchup against Samira with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.
What is the best Zeri build against Samira?
The best Zeri build against Samira includes optimized core items. 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 50.0% win rate in the Zeri vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zeri counter Samira?
Yes, Zeri has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 52.5% win rate. Zeri strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.
How do I play Zeri against Samira?
When playing Zeri against Samira, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Samira. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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