Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 42Updated 9/11/2026, 8:21:34 PM
Confidence: Medium+7.1% vs 50%42 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Samira edge
Samira can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Samira edge
Convert leads before Smolder 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 57.1% in this matchup.
- Samira is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Samira into Smolder — 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 · 42.7% WR · 96 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when samira faces smolder in lookup-discovered matches.
Conqueror1G100.0%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 97Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM