If you are playing Samira and dying before you can even cast your ultimate (Inferno Trigger), you are doing it wrong. Most players panic-smash their keyboards in team fights. To consistently 1v5 and climb out of ELO hell, you need to master the instant “S” rank combo.
Here is the most reliable, unreactable combo to get your ultimate in just one second.
The 1-Second Instant “S” Combo
The secret is layering your abilities to cancel animations. Memorize this sequence:
Auto Attack ➔ Q ➔ Auto Attack ➔ E ➔ W ➔ Ultimate
Step-by-Step Breakdown:
- Auto Attack (E Rank): Always start with a basic attack from maximum range.
- Q – Flair (D Rank): Immediately press Q right after the auto-attack connects to cancel the animation.
- Auto Attack (C Rank): Weave in another quick basic attack.
- E – Wild Rush (B Rank): Dash through the enemy target.
- W – Blade Whirl (A ➔ S Rank): Pop your W while you are dashing with your E. Your W hits twice, instantly filling the last two style grades (A and S) before the enemy can even CC you.
- R – Inferno Trigger: Spin to win.
Pro Tip for the Loading Screen
Your mechanics matter, but mental warfare starts in the loading screen. If your in-game name is cut off or looks messy, you’ve already lost the aura battle. Keep your summoner name short, punchy, and related to your main champion (like a clean Samira-themed name) so it displays perfectly on the loading screen.
Hit the Practice Tool and repeat this sequence 50 times until it becomes muscle memory. Once you master this 1-second engage, you will completely dominate your ranked games.
Alternative In-Face Counter Combo (When the enemy jumps on you):
If an aggressive enemy engages on you first, use this deadly close-range sequence:
Auto Attack ➔ W ➔ E ➔ Q ➔ W (timed with blade return) ➔ Auto Attack ➔ Ultimate
This lets you block incoming CC with your W right off the bat while stacking your style grades to max instantly.