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
Vladimir
vs

42.6%
Samira win rate vs Vladimir
Vladimir hard counters Samira
101
Games Analyzed
42.6%
Samira WR
57.4%
Vladimir WR
-594
Avg Gold Diff @15
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Samira
1 item
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Vladimir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Samira is strongest mid game while Vladimir peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Samira deals AD damage while Vladimir deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
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 Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vladimir's burst

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
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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