AssassinMarksman

Samira

The Desert Rose

About Samira

Samira, The Desert Rose, is a powerful assassin and marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on September 21, 2020 during Patch 10.19, Samira has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.

With 6 unique skins available, Samira offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Samira has a decent collection of skins to choose from, giving players plenty of options to switch up their look.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Samira brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Samira is primarily played as an assassin/marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in botlane. Since their release in Patch 10.19, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Samira's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Samira requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Samira's story

Samira stares death in the eye with unyielding confidence, seeking thrill wherever she goes. After her Shuriman home was destroyed as a child, Samira found her true calling in Noxus, where she built a reputation as a stylish daredevil taking on dangerous missions of the highest caliber. Wielding black-powder pistols and a custom-engineered blade, Samira thrives in life-or-death circumstances, eliminating any who stand in her way with flash and flair.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Samira's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Samira

Whether you're just picking up Samira or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin and marksman champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Consistent damage output
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong late-game scaling

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Weaker early game
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Vulnerable to assassins

Samira currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Samira should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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