Malphite & Samira Synergy

Malphite Top and Samira ADC win 52.1% of 3,339 Low Elo games together, +0.7 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Malphite's Unstoppable Force(R) gives Samira an area knock-up that her Daredevil Impulse(P) can follow, dash to, and briefly extend. A Malphite player specifically recommends Samira because she can exploit his group knock-up, giving the duo a clear teamfight follow-up.

Measured in High Elo: this duo wins 1.6pp more often than expected over 1,082 games.

Playing the duo

Malphite's Unstoppable Force(R) knocks nearby enemies up, activating Samira's Daredevil Impulse(P), which dashes her to immobilized targets and briefly extends their knock-up.

How to play as Malphite

Look for a multi-target Unstoppable Force(R) when Samira is close enough to follow; the knock-up gives her a safe opening to dash into the group.

How to play as Samira

Stay in follow-up range for Malphite's group knock-up, then use Daredevil Impulse(P) to dash to an airborne target and extend its knock-up before continuing your close-range combo.

Sources

These notes come from r/malphitemains, checked against the champions' abilities.