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Diana vs Samira

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How to Beat Samira as Diana

based on 7,335 Diana vs Samira matchups
Win Rate
50.6 %
K/D/A
2.19
Pick Rate
4.6 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we summarize millions of recently ranked LoL rounds each week. In our dataset, Diana fought Samira 7335 times. Having so many matchups for Diana versus Samira gives us faith in our capacity to provide enlightening stats and a pro build to crush your foe. This particular champ matchup is somewhat uncommon. Diana encounters Samira in only 4.6% of her matches.

Diana vs Samira Matchup Summary

Diana does a average job of beating Samira. On average, she wins a acceptable 50.6% of matches the champs face each other in. In Diana vs Samira rounds, Diana’s team is 0.1% less probable to get first blood, implying that she most likely won't be able to get first blood versus Samira.

Best Diana vs Samira Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Dark SealHextech Alternator

Core Diana Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapNashor's ToothStormsurge

Optional Items

Void StaffLich BaneCryptbloomShadowflame

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Diana to level upq
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Second ability for Diana to level upw
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Last skill for Diana to max oute

Runes

DominationElectrocuteSudden ImpactEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
SorceryManaflow BandScorch
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Diana's passive ability p
Diana's q ability q
Diana's w ability w
Diana's e ability e
Diana's ultimate ability r
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W
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Q
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Q
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Guide to Countering Samira as Diana

Tips for Playing as Diana against Samira

Use Moonfall and Lunar Rush to stay on targets and activate Moonsilver Blade for extra damage.

Consider when to cast Lunar Rush without Moonlight and when to wait for another Crescent Strike.

Landing Crescent Strike is critically important, but don't be afraid to miss. The cooldown is short and the mana cost is low.

Diana vs Samira Counter Stats

Diana Image
Win Rate
50.6 %
VS
Win Rate
49.4 %
Samira Image
7.8
< Kills >
9.4
6.8
< Deaths >
7.1
7.1
< Assists >
5.6
1.8
< Killing Sprees >
2.15
96
< Minions Killed >
168
0.79
< Dragons Killed >
0.17
0.44
< Inhibitors >
0.42
2,077
< Physical Damage >
18,493
18,849
< Magic Damage >
2,516
994
< True Damage >
534
21,920
< Damage Dealt >
21,543
24,266
< Damage Taken >
23,684
12,221
< Gold Earned >
12,911
1.72
< Towers >
2.05
0.19
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
5,833
< Total Healing >
7,562
13,981
< Experience >
12,312
20
< Vision Score >
16
7
< Wards Placed >
8
129
< Time Dealing CC >
26

How to Counter Samira with Diana in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page underscore some vital Diana vs. Samira matchup statistics that may help you understand the distinctions between the two. Diana’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Samira’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Diana may be more central to her team's team fighting potential than Samira..

Diana usually has a slightly smaller longest killing spree than her counter does. Typically, she takes a similar amount of damage to Samira. This is usually reflective of differing health capacities, but it can also imply that the one champion has less agility and thus is not able to flee from additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Diana and Samira

Damage Types Compared

Diana
Samira
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Diana
Samira

Who is Better, Diana or Samira?

Both League champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Diana usually fairs equally well when facing off against Samira, with a 50.6% win rate. Therefore, Diana makes an ok counter to Samira.

While Diana does have a higher win rate than Samira, when facing one another, Diana also has a lower difficulty level that makes her a less complex champ to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Diana into Samira.

Additionally, Diana also has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Samira. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Diana vs Samira matchups, Diana is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Diana is a decent counter to Samira. You will do well by focussing your play on increasing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Diana against Samira.

Other Champion Matchups Against Diana

Diana Loses Against

TaricTaric45.1% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser45.7% winrateBraumBraum45.9% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune46.4% winrate

Diana Wins Against

NidaleeNidalee58.6% winrateYuumiYuumi56.7% winrateSejuaniSejuani54.4% winrateZoeZoe54.2% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

Miss FortuneMiss Fortune+ 53.8% 22030 GamesSkarnerSkarner+ 53.9% 343 GamesBel'VethBel'Veth+ 54.1% 1893 GamesNocturneNocturne+ 54.6% 4827 Games

Additional Information for Diana Players

How We Calculated Our Diana vs Samira Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Samira as Diana, we analyzed 7,335 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Samira as Diana comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Diana in order to counter Samira during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you listen to the build and suggestions shown above, you should increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Diana usually racks up less CS compared to Samira. Champs who on average don't acquire much CS often don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as support champions. They are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need many items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values reported here to do well.

The most crucial items to prioritize in your Diana versus Samira build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Nashor's Tooth, and Stormsurge. When Diana combined at least these three items in her build, she performed a lot better vs Samira than with many other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Diana boasted an average winrate of 50.6% when playing against Samira with this counter build.

To have the highest probability of beating Samira as Diana, Diana players should take the Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Manaflow Band, and Scorch runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the runes we have analyed for Diana vs Samira face-offs, this order of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 50.6% win rate overall.

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