Samira is a combo ADC who builds Style meter to S rank, then R for devastating AoE damage with lifesteal. She plays like a melee carry — diving in, windwalling projectiles, and spinning through teams.
Abilities
Skills Overview
P
Daredevil Impulse
Passive
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.
Daredevil Impulse: unique abilities/autos in sequence build Style grade (E→B→A→S). S rank = R unlocked. Also, melee auto range on enemies in CC.
Q
Flair
Skillshot · Melee/Ranged
Samira fires a shot or swings her sword, dealing damage. If cast during Wild Rush, strike all enemies in her path upon completion.
CD: 6/5/4/3/2 · Cost: 30
Q fires differently based on range: ranged = skillshot, melee range = slash. Both build Style.
W
Blade Whirl
Windwall · Damage
Samira slashes around her, damaging enemies and destroying enemy missiles.
CD: 30/28/26/24/22 · Cost: 60
W spins, blocking ALL projectiles and dealing damage. Blocks projectile ultimates.
E
Wild Rush
Dash · AoE
Samira dashes through an enemy (including structures), slashing enemies she passes through and gaining Attack Speed. Killing an enemy champion refreshes this ability's cooldown.
CD: 20/18/16/14/12 · Cost: 40
E dashes to any unit (ally or enemy). Resets on kill. Use for chasing and escaping.
R
Inferno Trigger
Channel · AoE · Spin
Samira unleashes a torrent of shots from her weapons, wildly shooting all enemies surrounding her.
CD: 5 · Cost: 0
R channels a spinning attack hitting all nearby enemies. Only usable at S rank Style. Lifesteal applies to every hit.
Skill Leveling Order — Max Q first, then E, then W · R at 6 / 11 / 16
| Level | Q | W | E | R | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Q | ||||
| 2 | Take W — windwall | ||||
| 3 | Take E — dash | ||||
| 4 | Level Q | ||||
| 5 | Level Q | ||||
| 6 | R — Inferno Trigger | ||||
| 7 | Level Q | ||||
| 8 | Level E | ||||
| 9 | Q maxed ✓ | ||||
| 10 | Level E | ||||
| 11 | R rank 2 | ||||
| 12 | Level E | ||||
| 13 | Level E | ||||
| 14 | E maxed ✓ | ||||
| 15 | Level W | ||||
| 16 | R rank 3 | ||||
| 17 | Level W | ||||
| 18 | W maxed ✓ |
Itemization
Recommended Builds
Core Build
Infinity Edge
Crit multiplier for R spinning hits.
3400g
Berserker's Greaves
AS.
1100g
Kraken Slayer
True damage procs during R.
3100g
Bloodthirster
R applies lifesteal to every hit. BT = massive healing during R.
3400g
Situational
Guardian Angel
Revive after R dive.
3200g
Lord Dominik's Regards
Armor pen.
2900g
Maw of Malmortius
Magic shield.
2800g
IE → Kraken → BT. R applies lifesteal — BT makes you unkillable during R.
Runes
Precision Primary
Conqueror
R hits stack Conqueror instantly.
Triumph
Heal on takedown for R chains.
Legend: Bloodline
Lifesteal for R healing.
Last Stand
Bonus damage when low — R at low HP heals you back.
Domination Secondary
Taste of Blood
Sustain.
Treasure Hunter
Gold.
Shards
Attack Speed · Adaptive Force · Health
Gameplay
How to Play Samira
01
Early Game
Build Style, All-In at S
- Build Style: auto → Q → auto → E → auto → W → auto → Q = S rank. Then R.
- W blocks ALL projectiles. Block enemy ADC autos and support abilities.
- E dashes to any unit. Use on allied minions to escape, enemy minions to engage.
- Passive: autos become melee range on CC'd enemies. Support CC → melee auto for fast Style.
- Play with an engage support for easy Style stacking off their CC.
02
Mid Game
Combo and R
- S rank → R in the middle of enemies = massive AoE + lifesteal healing.
- W blocks projectile ultimates: Ashe R, MF R, Jinx R, Ezreal R.
- E resets on kill. Chain dashes through the enemy team after R.
- BT lifesteal during R heals you from 10% to 100% HP.
- Combo: E in → auto → Q → W → auto → Q → R.
03
Late Game
R Pentakill Machine
- R with BT + Conqueror heals you to full HP while dealing massive AoE.
- W blocks everything. Save it for the most dangerous enemy projectile.
- E resets let you chain through teams. Kill → dash → kill → dash.
- You're a melee carry. Dive in with your team's engage.
- One good R wins the teamfight. Position for maximum enemy targets in R range.
Teamfighting
How to Teamfight as Samira
Samira builds Style to S rank then R for AoE lifesteal devastation.
1
Stack — Build Style
Combo sequence
01
Auto → Q → E → W to build Style.
02
Each unique ability in sequence adds a grade.
03
Reach S rank to unlock R.
Don't R at B or A rank. Wait for S. Patience is key.
2
Nuke — R Inferno Trigger
AoE spin
01
R at S rank. Spin hitting all nearby enemies.
02
Lifesteal applies to every R hit. You heal massively.
03
Conqueror fully stacked from R hits.
3
Chain — E Resets
Cleanup
01
E resets on kill. Dash to the next target.
02
W block any remaining projectiles.
03
Continue combo for another S rank R if fight continues.
R + BT lifesteal heals you from 10% to 100% HP. Don't panic when low — R heals you to full.
Tips & Tricks
Advanced Mechanics & Hidden Tech
Advanced mechanics for Samira.
Basic
Style Meter
Build Style with unique abilities in sequence: auto → Q → auto → E → auto → W → Q → R. Each unique action adds a grade.
Intermediate
W Windwall
W blocks ALL projectiles. Save it for the most dangerous enemy ability (MF R, Ashe R, etc.).
Basic
E on Allies
E can dash to allied minions and champions. Use for escaping or repositioning.
Advanced
R Lifesteal
R applies lifesteal to every hit. With BT + Conqueror, R heals you from near-death to full HP.
Intermediate
E Reset
E resets on kill. Chain dashes through the enemy team after getting a kill.
Basic
Melee Auto on CC
Passive lets you auto from melee range on CC'd enemies. Support CC → melee auto builds Style fast.
Matchups
Counters & Matchups
Samira struggles against CC-heavy teams that prevent her from reaching S rank. She excels against projectile-reliant teams she can windwall.
Click any matchup to expand tips & how to play against them
Loses Against
Caitlyn outranges you and traps prevent E dashes.
W her auto-attacks. All-in at level 6.
Jhin's W root stops your Style combo.
W his W root. Build Style around it.
Varus R root prevents your combo entirely.
W his R. Build Style when his R is down.
Wins Against
W blocks MF R entirely. Her entire ult is wasted.
W her R. She becomes useless.
W blocks Ashe R stun. No escape from your combo.
W her R, then E → combo → R.
Jinx has no escape. You combo and R her.
E onto Jinx → combo → R. She dies instantly.