Zeri vs Samira ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Samira

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Zeri wins by using terrain for (E) escapes and (W) poke angles to punish Samira's short range.
The lane turns on Zeri denying Samira's engage windows and forcing extended fights where (R) shines.
Samira benefits from grouped all-ins and support CC, so Zeri must keep spacing and avoid burst trades.

Trading pattern

Hit Samira during last-hit animations with (Q) or (W) poke only if enemy support can't zone or engage.
Avoid trading when (E) is down, as Samira's all-in threat with dash reset is higher.
Use (W) through walls to punish Samira's predictable CS paths and force her off the wave.

Danger windows

Respect (W) projectile block timing, which negates your key poke and enables her engage.
Beware of Samira dashing in with (E) after allied CC; avoid stepping into support engage range.
Avoid trading when (R) is active and she has full Style stacks, as burst damage spikes sharply.

Early game

Hold the wave near your side to limit Samira's dash and (Q) slash range.
Punish Samira's last-hit attempts on caster minions with (W) through walls when enemy support can't punish.
Avoid stepping forward for CS if enemy support controls brush or threatens immediate follow-up trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables extended fights; use it to kite Samira and avoid her burst all-ins.
First completed marksman item improves your sustained poke and survivability against Samira's resets.
Two-item spike allows you to control objectives by kiting longer fights and punishing Samira's limited range.

Win conditions

Use wall (W) poke and (E) mobility to deny Samira safe CS and force recalls before item spikes.
Convert health leads into crashing waves to take plates and secure dragon vision control.
Reach item and (R) spikes to kite extended fights, maximizing DPS while avoiding Samira's all-in resets.