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How to Win Samira vs Aatrox Counter MatchupSamira is in the a tier of champions

Samira vs Aatrox

How to Beat Aatrox as Samira in LoLSamira is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Aatrox as Samira

based on 8,814 Samira vs Aatrox matchups
Win Rate
48.2 %
K/D/A
2.11
Pick Rate
5 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion evaluate millions of ranked League matches each week. In our data, Samira faced Aatrox 8814 times. Using so many games with Samira vs Aatrox provides us confidence in our capability to prepare enlightening data and a solid build to suppress your opponent. This champ pairing is relatively uncommon. Samira encounters Aatrox in only 5.0% of her rounds.

Samira vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Samira does a poor job of beating Aatrox. Normally, she wins a lowly 48.2% of games the champs fight one another in. In Samira versus Aatrox games, Samira’s team is 0.1% more likely to earn first blood. This implies that she most likely will get first blood against Aatrox.

Best Samira vs Aatrox Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordDoran's Blade

Early Items

~5 Mins
Serrated DirkThe Collector

Core Samira Items

~22 Mins
Guardian AngelInfinity EdgeBloodthirster

Optional Items

Lord Dominik's RegardsImmortal ShieldbowOpportunityHubris

Summoner Spells

summonerboost summoner spell D
summonerflash summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Samira to level upq
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Second ability for Samira to level upe
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Last skill for Samira to max outw

Runes

PrecisionConquerorTriumphLegend: BloodlineLast Stand
DominationTaste of BloodTreasure Hunter
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Samira's passive ability p
Samira's q ability q
Samira's w ability w
Samira's e ability e
Samira's ultimate ability r
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Q
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E
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Aatrox as Samira

Advice to Win Against Aatrox

Aatrox's Infernal Chains are easier to exit when running towards the sides or at Aatrox.

Aatrox's attacks are very telegraphed, so use the time to dodge the hit zones.

Keep your distance when Aatrox uses his Ultimate to prevent him from reviving.

Samira vs Aatrox Counter Stats

Samira Image
Win Rate
48.2 %
VS
Win Rate
51.8 %
Aatrox Image
9.5
< Kills >
6.1
7
< Deaths >
5.7
5.3
< Assists >
5.9
2.13
< Killing Sprees >
1.35
169
< Minions Killed >
164
0.15
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.42
< Inhibitors >
0.43
20,066
< Physical Damage >
18,813
2,585
< Magic Damage >
3,863
625
< True Damage >
427
23,277
< Damage Dealt >
23,105
23,521
< Damage Taken >
35,911
12,909
< Gold Earned >
11,310
2.05
< Towers >
2.15
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
7,472
< Total Healing >
14,510
12,084
< Experience >
14,484
16
< Vision Score >
16
8
< Wards Placed >
8
27
< Time Dealing CC >
237

How to Counter Aatrox with Samira in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here emphasize some important Samira against Aatrox matchup statistics that may help you appreciate the differences and similarities between the pair. For instance, Samira’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Aatrox’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Samira may be more central to her team's team fighting effectiveness than Aatrox. This observation is in large part fueled by the difference in kills.

Samira usually has a slightly larger longest killing spree than her foe does. On average, she takes less damage than Aatrox. This commonly reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also indicate that the one champ has less agility and thus is unable to flee from additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Samira and Aatrox

Damage Types Compared

Samira
Aatrox
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Samira
Aatrox

Who is Better, Samira or Aatrox?

Both LoL champions are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Samira usually loses when taking on Aatrox, with a 48.2% win rate. Therefore, Samira makes a poor counter for Aatrox.

While Samira does have a lower winrate compared to Aatrox, when facing one another, Samira also has a greater learning curve that makes her a more complex champ to develop with. You should be careful when picking Samira into Aatrox.

Furthermore, Samira has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Aatrox. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Samira vs Aatrox matchups, Aatrox is the better champ with a lower win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Samira is a somewhat poor counter to Aatrox. Focus your tactics on increasing your CS and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Samira against Aatrox.

Other Champion Matchups Against Samira

Samira Loses Against

LilliaLillia44.7% winrateTaricTaric44.7% winrateLeonaLeona44.8% winrateZyraZyra44.9% winrate

Samira Wins Against

YuumiYuumi55% winrateSkarnerSkarner53.7% winrateAkshanAkshan53.4% winrateKai'SaKai'Sa53.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

LeonaLeona+ 52.6% 12646 GamesLilliaLillia+ 53.1% 10849 GamesIvernIvern+ 53.1% 1902 GamesKalistaKalista+ 59.1% 115 Games

Additional Information for Samira Players

How We Calculated Our Samira vs Aatrox Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Aatrox as Samira, we analyzed 8,814 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 Aatrox as Samira 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.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Samira to counter Aatrox during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and tips displayed here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Samira on average picks up a similar amount of CS relative to Aatrox. Champions who on average don't earn much CS often don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers shown here to do well.

The most important items to have in your Samira versus Aatrox build include Guardian Angel, Infinity Edge, and Bloodthirster. When Samira used at least these three items in her build, she performed a lot better versus Aatrox than with most other commonly used item sets. In fact, Samira had an average winrate of 48.2% when playing against Aatrox with this build.

To have the highest chance of annihilating Aatrox as Samira, you should equip the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, Last Stand, Taste of Blood, and Treasure Hunter runes from the Precision and Domination rune sets. Out of all the runes we have analyed for Samira vs Aatrox counter picks, this mixture of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 48.2% win rate overall.

If you would like to view Samira versus Aatrox tips and builds for a a distinct skill level, feel free to choose one from the selection menu provided above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and guides shown are calculated using all rounds with data with these champions.