Samira Bot Build

Samira Champion Guide

Role: Marksman

Lane: Botlane

Samira Bot performs best with a build featuring The Collector, Plated Steelcaps, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Immortal Shieldbow. The most effective rune setup for Samira Bot includes Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, and Last Stand in the primary tree, paired with Taste of Blood and Treasure Hunter in the secondary tree.

Samira Champion Abilities

Daredevil Impulse

Samira builds a combo by dealing damage with attacks or abilities against enemy champions unique from the previous one. Each one increases her Style, from “E” to “S” grade (6 total). Samira gains 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.5% bonus movement speed per stack, for a maximum of 12 / 15 / 18 / 21% bonus movement speed (depending on Style stacks).

Samira’s attacks and abilities in melee range deal an additional 2−19 (+3.5−10.5% per attack damage) bonus magic damage, increased up to 0−100% (depending on the target’s missing health).

Samira’s attacks against enemies affected by immobilizing effects will dash her to her attack range. If the enemy is knocked up, she also keeps them knocked up for at least 0.5 seconds. P

Flair

Samira fires a shot, dealing 0 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 (+0.8 / 0.9 / 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 bonus attack damage) physical damage to the first enemy hit. If this ability is cast towards an enemy in melee range, Samira will instead slash with her sword, dealing 0 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 (+0.95 / 1.025 / 1.1 / 1.175 / 1.25 bonus attack damage) physical damage. Q

Blade Whirl

Samira slashes around her for 0.75 seconds, damaging enemies twice for 20 / 35 / 50 / 65 / 80 (+0.6 per bonus attack damage) physical damage each and destroying any enemy missiles that enter the area. W

Wild Rush

Samira dashes through an enemy (including structures), slashing enemies she passes through dealing 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 (+0.2 bonus attack damage) magic damage and gaining 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% attack speed for 5 seconds. If an enemy champion is killed within 3 seconds of Samira damaging them, Wild Rush's cooldown is reset. E

Inferno Trigger

Samira can only use this ability if her current style rating is S.

Samira unleashes a torrent of shots from her weapons, wildly shooting all enemies surrounding her 10 times over 2 seconds, each shot dealing 5 / 15 / 25 (+0.45 per attack damage) physical damage and applying lifesteal at 50% effectiveness. Each shot can also critically strike. R

Samira Summoner Spells

Flash

Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.

Barrier

Barrier is a self-targeted summoner spell that shields your champion from damage for a few seconds.

Samira Runes

Samira Items

Samira Ability Order

Samira Matchups Overview

Strong against

Ziggs

Kai'Sa

Smolder

Ezreal

Varus

Caitlyn

Weak against

Draven

Nilah

Corki

Kalista

Lucian

Tristana

Samira Tips and Tricks

Try to use unique attacks by frequently using different abilities to gain style points. Keep as many style points as possible. In team fights, avoid engaging unless you have at least an A or something close to it. You will gain maximum stacks if you use your E to close the gap and then activate your E during the fight. You can also use your E to dash to enemy champions, which can help you reposition during a fight.

Samira Best Build, Runes, Items

Most Popular

Flash and Barrier are the Summoner Spells of choice. For runes, Conqueror is the keystone, followed by Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, and Last Stand in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, pick Taste of Blood and Treasure Hunter. For rune shards, use Attack Speed for offense, Adaptive Force for flex, and Health Scaling for defense. For items, start with The Collector, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Infinity Edge. Finish your build with Lord Dominik's Regards, Immortal Shieldbow, and Bloodthirster. Stick to Q - E - W for your ability max order.

Alternative

If you're looking for an alternative, take Flash and Barrier as your Summoner Spells. For runes, choose Conqueror as your keystone, with Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, and Last Stand in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, use Taste of Blood and Treasure Hunter. For rune shards, go with Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Bloodthirster, followed by Plated Steelcaps and The Collector. Finish your build with Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Immortal Shieldbow. Stick to Q - E - W for ability max order.

Off-Meta

For an off-meta Samira build, take Flash and Barrier as your Summoner Spells. Use Electrocute as your keystone, with Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, and Treasure Hunter in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, pick Legend: Bloodline and Cut Down. Rune shards should be Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, and Health. Start with The Collector, then Plated Steelcaps, and Infinity Edge. Finish with Lord Dominik's Regards, Immortal Shieldbow, and Mercurial Scimitar. Stick to Q - E - W for ability max order.

Situational Samira Runes and Items

Depending on the context of your game, matchup, and enemy champions, you might want to consider building situational items or taking specific runes. Take time to evaluate your team, the enemy team, the game state, and your matchup to plan your Samira build accordingly. For rune shards, Armor or Magic Resist might be a good choice depending on the champion you're facing in lane.