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
Samira
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

51.4%
Samira win rate vs Varus
Skill matchup — could go either way
759
Games Analyzed
51.4%
Samira WR
48.6%
Varus WR
+110
Avg Gold Diff @15
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Samira
1 item
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Samira deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Varus will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Samira

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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's Worst Matchups
Varus's Worst Matchups
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