Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Zerivs Samira

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches3,169,061
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Samira is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zeri wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Samira based on 93 games. Zeri 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.

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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 - 51.6% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
51.6% WR
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Samira vs Zeri matchup - 48.4% win rate
Samira
48.4% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Samira Matchup?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Samira matchup
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 93
51.6%
Win Rate
48.4%
7.1
CS / min
6.6
946
DMG / min
943
14,289
Gold / game
14,556
182
Heal / min
334
443
DMG Mitigated / min
636
0.2
CC / min
0.1
52.2%
Early Game WR
47.8%
51.1%
Late Game WR
48.9%

Zeri vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Samira matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 93 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Samira's 48.4%, giving Zeri a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Zeri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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. 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

Zeri wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Zeri is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zeri holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.1Zeri
6.6Samira
Zeri edges out Samira by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
946Zeri
943Samira
Damage output is virtually even between Zeri and Samira, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,289Zeri
14,556Samira
Zeri and Samira generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 266 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
625Zeri
970Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 344 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

Early Game
Zeri
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Zeri early game win rateZeri52.2%
Samira early game win rateSamira47.8%
Late Game
Zeri
51.1%
+2.1% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri51.1%
Samira late game win rateSamira48.9%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Zeri has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Samira by 4.3 percentage points. Zeri players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Zeri takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Samira by 2.1 percentage points. Zeri scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Zeri holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Samira 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
45.0% 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 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.24%3697.593114,67449.0%47.7%
51.79%3077.485114,36655.3%49.1%
44.18%2497.286814,24542.7%45.5%
49.57%2347.585513,68354.3%44.9%
52.36%2127.390314,42846.9%57.0%
45.92%1967.183014,05640.7%50.0%
45.83%1687.492214,71843.5%47.5%
50.41%1217.493014,76245.5%54.5%
52.07%1217.592014,56054.8%49.1%
55.56%997.595215,34461.0%51.7%
51.61%937.194614,28952.2%51.1%
45.45%886.884614,66941.7%48.1%
55.29%857.792814,76553.3%57.5%
45.24%847.286914,14742.9%47.6%
52.56%787.597015,39847.2%57.1%
57.38%617.285914,31650.0%64.5%
53.33%607.180913,88350.0%55.9%
52.54%597.894014,94673.1%36.4%
45.10%517.292914,17756.0%34.6%
57.14%497.595513,71670.8%44.0%
45.83%487.41,00115,58558.8%38.7%
47.22%367.066512,59835.3%57.9%
58.06%317.288113,70742.9%70.6%
60.00%307.61,02014,36446.7%73.3%
62.07%297.082713,48178.6%46.7%
48.28%298.098616,39240.0%52.6%
39.29%287.797816,76340.0%39.1%
36.36%226.983812,81425.0%50.0%
45.45%227.075413,29740.0%50.0%
38.10%217.21,06014,80737.5%38.5%
61.90%217.391014,16281.8%40.0%
47.37%196.996513,75744.4%50.0%
44.44%187.274614,14425.0%60.0%
52.94%177.41,06814,06042.9%60.0%
50.00%167.072614,91840.0%54.5%
56.25%167.91,01414,89171.4%44.4%
26.67%156.881012,16312.5%42.9%
57.14%147.380514,61660.0%55.6%
58.33%127.71,09615,75866.7%55.6%
50.00%107.870411,26850.0%50.0%
44.44%98.794913,87940.0%50.0%
50.00%87.083713,91450.0%50.0%
37.50%87.389314,11850.0%33.3%
50.00%87.798116,19933.3%60.0%
42.86%77.269311,68525.0%66.7%
14.29%78.01,06115,51233.3%0.0%
42.86%77.591111,19975.0%0.0%
42.86%74.370612,13950.0%33.3%
42.86%76.078013,15050.0%40.0%
50.00%67.51,04914,8780.0%100.0%
66.67%65.275014,135100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.91,10912,54933.3%33.3%
50.00%66.685910,93140.0%100.0%
83.33%68.51,15512,998100.0%50.0%
33.33%67.881413,95750.0%25.0%
66.67%63.792215,81350.0%75.0%
80.00%57.587615,5300.0%100.0%
20.00%56.398911,24333.3%0.0%
60.00%52.990417,3160.0%75.0%
0.00%57.160811,4870.0%0.0%
20.00%55.294611,7150.0%50.0%
40.00%54.972314,8500.0%50.0%

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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 51.6% win rate compared to Samira's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 93 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Zeri do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Zeri has the advantage against Samira with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. Zeri 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 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. 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 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Zeri is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 93 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 45.0% 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 51.6% win rate. Zeri has a solid advantage over Samira in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Zeri against Samira?

When playing Zeri 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.