Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Ziggsvs Samira

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ziggs wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Samira based on 25 games. Ziggs wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Samira matchup.

Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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.

Compare against an opponent
Samira - 56.0% win rateSamira(56.0%)
Ziggs - 56.0% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
56.0% WR
VS
Samira vs Ziggs matchup - 44.0% win rate
Samira
44.0% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Samira Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Samira matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 25
56.0%
Win Rate
44.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.6
959
DMG / min
900
11,575
Gold / game
12,736
62
Heal / min
358
255
DMG Mitigated / min
611
0.6
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
46.1%
Late Game WR
53.9%

Ziggs vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Samira's 44.0%, giving Ziggs a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs 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 Ziggs leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs 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.

Ziggs vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Ziggs
6.6Samira
Ziggs and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
959Ziggs
900Samira
Ziggs deals 59 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 Ziggs's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,575Ziggs
12,736Samira
Samira generates a commanding 1,161 more gold per game than Ziggs. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ziggs should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Ziggs
0.1Samira
Ziggs provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ziggs coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
317Ziggs
970Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 652 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs66.7%
Samira early game win rateSamira33.3%
Late Game
Samira
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs46.1%
Samira late game win rateSamira53.9%

Ziggs 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 Ziggs 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 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Ziggs. 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: Ziggs 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 Ziggs Runes Against Samira

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs SamiraSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Ziggs rune vs SamiraManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs SamiraTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs SamiraScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Samira
Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs SamiraInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Ziggs rune vs SamiraApproach Velocity - best Ziggs rune vs Samira
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ziggs to press their advantage against Samira, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.70%1156.71,02013,45447.8%49.3%
47.44%786.292112,81345.2%48.9%
50.00%687.01,06913,37851.9%48.8%
47.76%676.81,03013,66255.6%42.5%
46.15%656.61,04413,56946.4%46.0%
38.30%476.71,02911,18338.5%38.1%
55.00%406.995911,85750.0%59.1%
40.00%407.199011,49933.3%50.0%
39.47%386.997213,06353.3%30.4%
48.65%376.71,01613,33043.8%52.4%
52.78%366.81,08814,10940.0%61.9%
51.52%336.689612,50738.5%60.0%
61.29%316.81,08013,47463.6%60.0%
59.26%276.897112,73155.6%61.1%
59.26%277.11,04011,55861.1%55.6%
61.54%266.81,01712,50071.4%50.0%
48.00%256.286711,37156.3%33.3%
56.00%256.695911,57566.7%46.1%
45.83%246.288210,70545.5%46.1%
56.52%236.71,00811,65055.6%57.1%
39.13%235.988512,31055.6%28.6%
52.17%237.11,07413,83433.3%58.8%
50.00%227.397813,56050.0%50.0%
57.14%216.599713,91875.0%46.1%
36.84%195.91,07113,88133.3%38.5%
38.89%186.190311,67316.7%50.0%
50.00%187.11,02813,73740.0%62.5%
47.06%176.398911,17257.1%40.0%
64.71%177.01,23512,84971.4%60.0%
52.94%176.997211,74455.6%50.0%
52.94%177.31,04913,80550.0%55.6%
50.00%167.095110,16036.4%80.0%
40.00%155.292510,62333.3%44.4%
53.33%157.789911,17457.1%50.0%
66.67%157.11,03912,941100.0%37.5%
35.71%147.195211,53833.3%37.5%
57.14%146.91,02813,38771.4%42.9%
57.14%146.91,17214,67175.0%50.0%
50.00%146.51,16814,3710.0%58.3%
46.15%136.21,05713,01525.0%55.6%
53.85%137.31,23412,82657.1%50.0%
41.67%125.896410,95433.3%66.7%
50.00%126.894512,46950.0%50.0%
50.00%126.61,05112,90350.0%50.0%
41.67%126.797512,80050.0%33.3%
50.00%127.51,14614,42266.7%33.3%
45.45%116.71,05514,28466.7%37.5%
45.45%116.893912,08050.0%40.0%
36.36%115.678810,58850.0%28.6%
27.27%117.478010,74440.0%16.7%
63.64%117.094912,756100.0%33.3%
36.36%117.21,23414,365100.0%30.0%
60.00%106.81,02013,04266.7%57.1%
60.00%106.479410,95460.0%60.0%
90.00%107.21,15013,52683.3%100.0%
50.00%102.87059,13360.0%40.0%
30.00%106.11,01211,31925.0%33.3%
50.00%106.51,03411,97271.4%0.0%
88.89%96.61,18012,02783.3%100.0%
75.00%84.990512,22350.0%83.3%
62.50%86.11,16714,77550.0%75.0%
37.50%86.087810,00050.0%25.0%
62.50%86.41,07712,038100.0%50.0%
28.57%77.41,12313,0910.0%50.0%
71.43%72.61,25614,06650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.77969,85250.0%33.3%
66.67%67.190412,407100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.51,13313,964100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.887112,25550.0%25.0%
33.33%66.41,07713,5960.0%40.0%
83.33%67.18809,734100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.31,28713,65733.3%50.0%
20.00%53.76738,82433.3%0.0%
0.00%57.41,34315,8690.0%0.0%
40.00%51.99259,26825.0%100.0%
40.00%57.396310,44025.0%100.0%
40.00%53.264910,57933.3%50.0%
20.00%54.185710,9800.0%33.3%
40.00%53.490011,2690.0%50.0%

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Ziggs vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Samira in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Samira matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Samira's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ziggs do against Samira in the early game?

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

How does Ziggs do against Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Ziggs vs Samira matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Samira matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Samira with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Samira?

The best Ziggs build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ziggs runes against Samira?

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

Does Ziggs counter Samira?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 56.0% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Samira?

When playing Ziggs 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.