Zerivs Samira
Zeri vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Zeri wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Samira based on 22 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.
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.
Who Wins the Zeri vs Samira Matchup?
Zeri vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Zeri vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Samira's 36.4%, giving Zeri a 27.3 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 players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira away from CS whenever possible. 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 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.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zeri45.5%
Samira54.5%Zeri81.8%Samira18.2%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 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 81.8% win rate — 63.6 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
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery 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 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.38% | 63 | 7.3 | 873 | 14,295 | 66.7% | 39.4% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 7.7 | 984 | 15,296 | 48.1% | 41.7% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 7.4 | 746 | 13,454 | 48.1% | 36.4% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 7.8 | 893 | 14,310 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 7.4 | 945 | 14,870 | 37.5% | 52.2% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 7.2 | 978 | 14,293 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 7.4 | 848 | 13,339 | 61.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 7.8 | 1,056 | 15,950 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 7.9 | 950 | 15,534 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 6.9 | 856 | 14,331 | 66.7% | 64.7% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 7.2 | 1,007 | 13,805 | 45.5% | 81.8% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 7.0 | 906 | 14,989 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.9 | 978 | 16,364 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 7.5 | 964 | 15,350 | 62.5% | 64.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.8 | 748 | 12,196 | 36.4% | 80.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 7.2 | 906 | 15,573 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 7.8 | 832 | 14,586 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 8.3 | 1,166 | 16,192 | 71.4% | 71.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.1 | 897 | 14,332 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.6 | 1,113 | 16,179 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.6 | 945 | 14,104 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.7 | 788 | 12,756 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 956 | 12,970 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.7 | 933 | 13,121 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 794 | 12,486 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,238 | 15,942 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,013 | 17,598 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 856 | 15,786 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 1,112 | 19,410 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 769 | 13,794 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 6.9 | 973 | 16,031 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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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 63.6% win rate compared to Samira's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Zeri do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Zeri with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. 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, Zeri takes over the Zeri vs Samira matchup with a 81.8% win rate compared to 18.2%. 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 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 63.6% win rate. Zeri strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.13 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.