Samira Counters

The best picks not in lane to counter Samira include Skarner, Gragas, and Sejuani. These champions are all good at countering Samira with decent win rates over 56%. Even if these Samira counter picks are not used opposite your position, it's not smart to take her into these matchups. They will often crush Samira.

Yet, if the other team choses either Swain or Rumble, Samira mains should strongly consider taking her, as she easily wins against these champions with win rates over 53% against each ofthem.

Understand that Samira has very strong early game capabilities. She can poke opponents down and also dodge crucial abilities with her W, so try not to be overly aggressive unless you're confident your abilities will hit her.

Watch for her level six power spike. This allows Samira to disrupt and massively impact fights, so try to avoid fighting her in clumped skirmishes around this time.

Be careful if Samira starts building item components. These significantly increase her dueling potential, so consider waiting to engage her until you've also built your own components.

Stay aware of Samira's positioning later in the game. She can take over team fights with her Ultimate R and can cause major damage disruption if not properly handled.

Recognize that Samira is heavily impacted by all-ins and damage when her E and W are down. Use these moments to strike, as she'll be less able to block incoming damage or get away.

Take advantage of the fact that Samira struggles if her team doesn't have follow up engage. She can become a primary target when alone, so try to isolate her from her teammates when possible.

Lastly, if Samira gets ahead, focus on farming and getting picks with your Support/Jungler to close the gap. This will help you to not fall behind and potentially turn the tide of the game.