Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
VS
Champion 2
vs
34.3%
Samira win rate vs Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz hard counters Samira
108
Games Analyzed
34.3%
Samira WR
65.7%
Vel'Koz WR
-1259
Avg Gold Diff @15
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Samira
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
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 Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Vel'Koz 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 Samira's Weakness
Samira's main weakness: Hard CC interrupts R, poke, can't build S rank without engage. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Samira
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Collector
Core
Build every game
Bloodthirster
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz
Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
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
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