Ziggs vs Samira ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Samira

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ziggs wins by punishing Samira's short dash range with long-range poke and waveclear.
Control wave states that force Samira to last-hit under poke or minefield zones.
Samira thrives in short all-ins; avoid extended trades and keep distance to deny her engage.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (Q) Samira when she commits to last-hitting low-health minions if support is out of threat range.
Use (E) to zone approach paths and prevent Samira's dash resets.
Avoid using (W) carelessly; losing it makes you vulnerable to Samira's all-in with resets.

Danger windows

Samira plus support engage after (W) blocks your key poke creates lethal all-in threat.
Avoid stepping near brush or low-health minions when her (E) dash is up and support can follow.
Ziggs is vulnerable when (W) is down; respect Samira's dash and burst windows then.

Early game

Use early waves to thin caster minions and zone Samira from safe CS angles.
Punish Samira's last hits when her (W) is down and support cannot engage.
Hold wave near your turret side to reduce Samira's dash follow-up threat and support engage windows.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds long-range burst to finish low-health targets and influence objective fights; use it to force Samira back.
First completed mage poke item reduces (W) cooldown, enabling safer trades and turret execute pressure.
Track Samira's first damage item spike; avoid extended trades if she gains reset potential.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and waveclear advantage into turret plates and forced recalls.
Punish Samira's last-hit attempts under turret or near minefields to build CS and health lead.
Use lane pressure to secure dragon vision and teamfight positioning for safer ultimate usage.