Samira
Recommended Build
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Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
DPS
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Last Stand
Domination
Treasure Hunter
Taste of Blood
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.
| 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 |
The style passive (S rank) charges by varying your attacks (auto, Q, auto, E, etc.) — reach S rank to be able to use R.
R (Inferno Trigger) deals massive AoE damage while sustaining you — you can ONLY use it at S rank.
W (Blade Whirl) destroys ALL projectiles in the zone — use it to block abilities like Ashe R or Ezreal R.
E (Wild Rush) dashes to an ally or enemy — use it on a minion to gap-close or on an enemy to combo.
Playing as Samira
Tips to maximize your impact
The style passive (S rank) charges by varying your attacks (auto, Q, auto, E, etc.) — reach S rank to be able to use R.
R (Inferno Trigger) deals massive AoE damage while sustaining you — you can ONLY use it at S rank.
W (Blade Whirl) destroys ALL projectiles in the zone — use it to block abilities like Ashe R or Ezreal R.
E (Wild Rush) dashes to an ally or enemy — use it on a minion to gap-close or on an enemy to combo.
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.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 28, 2026
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