Aphelios vs Samira ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Samira

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Aphelios managing his weapon pairs to punish Samira's short range and dash windows.
Aphelios wins extended trades and wave control with Calibrum and Infernum, while Samira thrives in support-enabled all-in bursts.
Hold the wave near your side to deny Samira safe dash engages and force her to approach under poke threat.

Trading pattern

Punish Samira when she steps up for caster minion last hits using Calibrum poke only if enemy support cannot counter-trade.
Avoid trading when (W) is ready to block your key projectiles, as it negates your poke advantage.
Use Infernum splash to pressure grouped minions and Samira standing near the wave, forcing her back or bad positioning.

Danger windows

Respect (E) dash reset combined with support CC; avoid stepping forward when her engage tools are ready.
Beware of (W) projectile block timing; avoid committing when it can nullify your poke or support setup.
Do not trade when enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as Samira can safely dash in for resets and all-ins.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the wave and punish Samira's last hits with Calibrum's range if her support is passive.
Avoid pushing past river without support cover to reduce risk from Samira's dash and engage follow-up.
Track (W) cooldown to know when her projectile block is down and last-hit punish windows open.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create temporary lane spikes; trade only when Calibrum or Infernum is active to maximize poke and punish.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon amplifies poke or burst; use it to secure plates or force Samira under tower.
First completed marksman item improves your sustained DPS, making it safer to contest CS and dragon setups against Samira's burst windows.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum poke windows into health leads by forcing Samira off caster minions and denying safe CS.
Crash waves to take turret plates and secure bot-side dragon control before Samira reaches full item spikes.
Scale into teamfights with planned weapon pairs and support peel to out-DPS Samira's short-range burst and reset potential.