Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Lucian
VS
Champion 2
Samira
vs

47.5%
Lucian win rate vs Samira
Samira has the edge
1,629
Games Analyzed
47.5%
Lucian WR
52.5%
Samira WR
-203
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lucian
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Lucian
Level 2
Samira
Level 2
Lucian
Level 6
Samira
Level 6
Lucian
1 item
Samira
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Lucian is strongest early game while Samira peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Lucian's Weakness
Lucian's main weakness: Short range, outscaled, needs early lead. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Lucian Win Condition
Short trades with passive double-shot, level 2 all-in, snowball
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Lucian
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Navori Quickblades
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Samira's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Samira's sustain/autos
Samira

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Lucian's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Lucian's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Lucian's Worst Matchups
Samira's Worst Matchups
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