Matchup
Build vs Samira
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
70%
30%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Other options
Precision
Fleet Footwork
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Gnar
SamiraSamira's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Samira builds a combo by hitting attacks or abilities unique from the previous hit. Samira's attacks in melee range deal additional magic damage. Samira's attacks against enemies affected by Immobilizing effects will dash her to her attack range. If the enemy is Knocked Up, she also keeps them Knocked Up briefly.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6s | 30s | 20s | – |
| 6 | 4s | 30s | 20s | 5s |
| 9 | 2s | 28s | 20s | 5s |
| 11 | 2s | 26s | 20s | 5s |
| 16 | 2s | 22s | 16s | 5s |
| 18 | 2s | 22s | 12s | 5s |
Playing against Samira
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Interrupt her R with CC — she channels and is vulnerable. A stun/knockup cancels all her DPS.
Her W blocks projectiles but not melee/non-projectile: non-projectile CC counters her.
Don't let her reach S rank style: disengage when she's comboing to prevent her from using R.
Samira is weak against poke: harass her at range before she can engage.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026