Samira vs Sivir
Skill matchup
Build vs Sivir
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Samira: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Gluttonous Greaves, Immortal Shieldbow, Bloodthirster, B. F. Sword, Hubris.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Sivir's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Sivir gains a short burst of Move Speed when she attacks an enemy champion.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 12s | 24s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 12s | 24s | 2m |
| 9 | 8s | 12s | 24s | 2m |
| 11 | 8s | 12s | 24s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 8s | 12s | 21s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 8s | 12s | 18s | 1m20 |
Playing as Samira
Tips to maximize your impact
- Vary your hits
Vary your hits to build your Style: Daredevil Impulse (passive) only counts attacks or spells different from the previous one, and your ult needs an S rating.
- Hit immobilized enemies
Go for the enemies your allies immobilize: Daredevil Impulse (passive) makes you dash into range, and extends the knock-up of an airborne enemy.
- Chain resets with Wild Rush
Dash through a minion or your target with Wild Rush (E): if a champion you damaged dies within 3 seconds, the cooldown resets.
- Save your whirl for what matters
Save Blade Whirl (W) for a projectile that matters, like Ashe's ult: the whirl destroys enemy projectiles that enter its area.
- Inferno Trigger up close
Cast Inferno Trigger (R) in the middle of several enemies: 10 shots in 2 seconds on everyone around you, with life steal.
Playing against Sivir
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Dodge her blade's return too
Dodge Boomerang Blade (Q), then its return: it damages on the way out and on the way back, and it costs Sivir a lot of mana.
- Pop her shield first
If you have CC, cast a cheap spell first, or fake a step forward: Spell Shield (E) only blocks one ability, and heals her if it blocks.
- Back off when she casts On The Hunt
Back off when she casts On The Hunt (R): her whole nearby team gains move speed to engage on yours.
- Don't let her push alone
Don't leave her alone on a lane for too long: with Ricochet (W), her autos bounce between minions, and your wave, then your tower, fall fast.
Other Samira matchups
Patch 16.21.1