Samira ADC has trouble against Smolder (47.4% win rate) based on 1435 games. This is a tough matchup for Samira players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Samira ADC vs Smolder 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 70%+ in this matchup.
With 4.4% popularity, Samira constantly encounters meta-dominant Smolder (10.8%, 8th place out of 30 ADC champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Samira performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (56.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Bloodthirster, The Collector, Infinity Edge, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 47.4% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Samira's superior farming (7.28 vs 6.79/min, 6th among ADC) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.49 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Smolder leads in both matchup win rate (52.6%) and damage (998 vs 926/min). Samira must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Smolder: leads in both matchup win rate (52.6%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.20, 11th vs 22nd place). Samira players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 47.4% | Matchup Winrate | 52.6% |
| 49.99% | Role Winrate | 51.59% |
| #16 | Winrate Rank | #10 |
| 4.4% | Pickrate | 10.8% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 458 | Gold per Minute | 446 |
| 7.28 | CS/Min | 6.79 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.33 |
| 926 | Damage per Minute | 998 |
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. Smolder deals mainly physical damage (72.95%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Samira is higher farming statistics (ranked 6th among role champions) (versus 14th for Smolder), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Samira player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Smolder 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.
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