Samira vs Corki ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Corki

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Samira wins short trades with support engage and projectile block, but Corki controls extended poke with rockets.
The lane turns on denying Corki free poke and timing all-ins after his dash or rockets are spent.
Samira needs to force fights when (W) reposition or (R) rocket stock is down to maximize her all-in threat.

Trading pattern

Punish Corki when he walks up for low-health minions by auto-attacking only if enemy support can't zone or trade back.
Use (W) to block (Q) poke before committing to (E) dash resets in all-ins.
Avoid dashing in without support CC or after (W) is available, as his reposition negates your engage.

Danger windows

(R) rocket barrage with full ammo creates high poke pressure; avoid stepping up for CS during this window.
(W) reposition is his main escape; do not engage when it is available or enemy support is ready to follow.
Support cooldowns enabling enemy follow-up make stepping forward for trades or all-ins risky without your own setup.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold near your tower and punish Corki's last-hit attempts when his support can't trade.
Avoid stepping up against (Q) poke on caster minions; wait for support engage to follow with (E).
At level 2, respect (W) reposition and avoid dashing in before it is used or enemy support cooldowns expire.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Samira's all-in burst; wait for support CC and stack Style before committing.
First completed damage item strengthens Samira's reset potential, enabling extended fights and better wave control.
Corki's level 6 (R) and item spikes increase his poke threat; punish him only when these cooldowns are down.

Win conditions

Convert support engage and blocked poke into all-ins by stacking Style and resetting with (E) on low-health targets.
Use lane priority from successful trades to crash waves, take plates, and force Corki under tower before objectives.
Translate early kills and item spikes into dragon control and teamfight DPS to snowball and close the game.