Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 28Updated 9/11/2026, 10:17:30 PM
Confidence: Medium+3.6% vs 50%28 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Samira edge
Samira can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Samira edge
Convert leads before Akshan scales or roams.
Level 6+
Samira edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Samira edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Samira is 53.6% in this matchup.
- Samira is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Samira into Akshan — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Samira page (ADC): Conqueror Build · 41.2% WR · 102 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 103Updated 9/11/2026, 9:58:36 PM