Brand & Kog'Maw vs Samira & Shen
Bot Lane MatchupBrand vs Samira (with Kog'Maw & Shen) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades through superior range and poke with Q-W combos, but lose all-ins if Samira gets on top of you.
- Post-6 you still win poke wars but must respect Samira's R burst potential when she has passive stacks.
Synergy & Trading
- Poke with W on minions to hit Samira through splash damage, then follow with Q if she's slowed.
- Save E for when Samira dashes in or when you land Q for guaranteed passive proc.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push waves with W to deny Samira farm and create roam timings, but avoid overextending without vision.
- Keep the wave in positions where you can land W on multiple targets including enemies.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q on minions when enemies are in range - it's your only reliable CC and escape tool.
- Never fight extended trades in melee range where Samira can stack her passive freely.
Created on 05/09/2026
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