Nilah ADC counters Samira hard (45.0% win rate) based on 526 games. This matchup is really difficult for Samira players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Samira ADC vs Nilah ADC in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 63.5% in this matchup.
Samira maintains steady 4.4% popularity but rarely encounters niche pick Nilah (1.4%, 25th place out of 30 ADC champions). While not a priority matchup to study, understanding it protects against off-meta cheese picks that can catch you unprepared. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (48.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization The Collector, Infinity Edge, Bloodthirster, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.0% to 63.5% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Samira faces both matchup (45.01%) and farming disadvantages (7.28 vs 7.54/min). With a 0.26 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Samira outputs more damage (926 vs 691/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.20) with 45.0% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 45.0% | Matchup Winrate | 55.0% |
| 49.99% | Role Winrate | 52.19% |
| #16 | Winrate Rank | #5 |
| 4.4% | Pickrate | 1.4% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 458 | Gold per Minute | 448 |
| 7.28 | CS/Min | 7.54 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 926 | Damage per Minute | 691 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Samira deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Nilah deals mainly physical damage (95.37%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Nilah, ranking 3rd (versus 6th for Samira) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Samira player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nilah player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Heal when you damage an enemy champion.Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP)…
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Heal when you damage an enemy champion.Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP)…
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
