Samira Quick Guide – Abilities, Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Champion At a Glance
Samira is a melee and ranged marksman specializing in decimating enemies through her area of effect physical damage using her Inferno Trigger. She can reliably stick on targets with Wild Rush while providing utility to her team with Blade Whirl. Samira players that are consistently able to proc her “S” with her Daredevil Impulse become one of the strongest team fighting marksman in the game.
| Archetype | Damage Types | Region | Resource | Range | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marksman | Physical | Noxus | Mana | Ranged | Intermediate |
Strengths
- Samira’s Wild Rush (E) grants her an excellent ability to all-in or reposition during fights and snowball with takedowns
- Her Inferno Trigger (R) and Flair (Q) grants her incredible AOE damage potential if left unchecked
- Samira excels at capitalizing on her teammate’s crowd control, allowing her to consistently follow-up and secure kills for her team
Weaknesses
- Samira’s extremely low auto-attack range leaves her vulnerable to being punished and out-ranged by other Marksman in lane
- She relies heavily on teammate CC to enable her, making her far less impactful when isolated or left on her own
- She can be easily bursted and focused if the opponent is able to close the gap on her while her survivability tools are on cooldown
Skill Breakdown
Passive Ability – DAREDEVIL IMPULSE
Samira builds a combo by hitting attacks or abilities unique from the previous hit. Samira’s attacks in melee range deal additional magic damage. 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 briefly.
Q Ability – FLAIR
Samira fires a shot or swings her sword, dealing damage. If cast during Wild Rush, strike all enemies in her path upon completion.
W Ability – BLADE WHIRL
Samira slashes around her, damaging enemies and destroying enemy missiles.
E Ability – WILD RUSH
Samira dashes through an enemy (including structures), slashing enemies she passes through and gaining Attack Speed. Killing an enemy champion refreshes this ability’s cooldown.
R (Ultimate) Ability – INFERNO TRIGGER
Samira unleashes a torrent of shots from her weapons, wildly shooting all enemies surrounding her.
Tips and Tricks
Tip #1 – Blade Whirling Through the Damage
Samira’s W can be used to not only save yourself from dangerous situations but also you can use this ability to save allies too. Stack on your teammates and use the ability to help them to avoid it too.
Tip #2 – Up Close and Personal
Samira deals more damage with her melee form of her auto attacks and Q ability. Although this puts you in a risky position, use this to your advantage when pushing waves and finishing enemies.
Trick #1 – Clearing the Brush
Samira’s Q can be used to check if enemies are in brushes and fog of war. You will hear a specific sound if it hits an opponent and gain passive stacks. This works the same for her W.
