Aatrox - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Aatroxvs Ambessa

DFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aatrox vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aatrox wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Ambessa based on 13 games. Aatrox holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup.

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Aatrox Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Aatrox - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Aatrox
61.5% WR
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Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup - 38.5% win rate
Ambessa
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Aatrox vs Ambessa Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
4.5
CS / min
5.0
722
DMG / min
904
12,328
Gold / game
13,299
556
Heal / min
374
1,239
DMG Mitigated / min
1,465
0.6
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Aatrox vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Ambessa's 38.5%, giving Aatrox a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Aatrox dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ambessa players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aatrox leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aatrox vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

Ambessa is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ambessa holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.5Aatrox
5.0Ambessa
Ambessa edges out Aatrox by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ambessa.
Damage
722Aatrox
904Ambessa
Ambessa heavily out-damages Aatrox by 182 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aatrox should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ambessa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,328Aatrox
13,299Ambessa
Ambessa generates a commanding 971 more gold per game than Aatrox. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aatrox should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Aatrox
0.5Ambessa
Both Aatrox and Ambessa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,795Aatrox
1,840Ambessa
Aatrox and Ambessa have comparable sustain profiles, with only 45 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Aatrox Build Against Ambessa

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Ambessa are Serpent's Fang, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox100.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa0.0%
Late Game
Aatrox
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox54.5%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa45.5%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aatrox holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ambessa players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aatrox Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Aatrox primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Conqueror - best Aatrox rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Aatrox rune vs AmbessaLegend: Haste - best Aatrox rune vs AmbessaLast Stand - best Aatrox rune vs Ambessa
Resolve rune tree - Aatrox secondary runes vs AmbessaResolve
Bone Plating - best Aatrox rune vs AmbessaRevitalize - best Aatrox rune vs Ambessa
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Aatrox to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aatrox matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.27%555.689611,48444.4%48.6%
43.59%395.878510,98526.7%54.2%
54.05%376.482011,54168.8%42.9%
47.22%366.292510,98146.1%47.8%
45.71%356.183810,95264.3%33.3%
41.18%346.384412,30546.1%38.1%
40.63%326.172010,96935.3%46.7%
78.57%286.71,35711,85591.7%68.8%
46.43%285.886312,45633.3%52.6%
29.63%275.671510,41011.1%38.9%
33.33%246.782511,28133.3%33.3%
69.57%236.287212,01366.7%71.4%
71.43%215.893410,73690.0%54.5%
40.00%205.992811,07933.3%45.5%
40.00%205.988210,75533.3%45.5%
52.63%195.91,23412,43962.5%45.5%
52.63%195.51,03512,09037.5%63.6%
50.00%186.374411,30844.4%55.6%
56.25%166.21,05312,19660.0%54.5%
50.00%161.167410,63550.0%50.0%
31.25%165.26148,12133.3%28.6%
56.25%165.873311,31466.7%50.0%
81.25%166.281011,99666.7%84.6%
62.50%166.181411,51250.0%75.0%
40.00%151.378911,18220.0%50.0%
40.00%156.682111,0710.0%54.5%
60.00%155.31,00113,11466.7%58.3%
13.33%156.17438,48722.2%0.0%
50.00%142.679911,09037.5%66.7%
50.00%146.295313,37475.0%40.0%
42.86%146.290110,53628.6%57.1%
50.00%146.21,06413,08633.3%54.5%
69.23%135.31,01510,45875.0%60.0%
61.54%134.572212,328100.0%54.5%
53.85%136.083313,0270.0%63.6%
38.46%130.965810,10171.4%0.0%
50.00%126.064611,51925.0%62.5%
41.67%125.498712,22225.0%50.0%
50.00%126.392713,58875.0%37.5%
54.55%115.880711,15960.0%50.0%
54.55%116.391111,85275.0%42.9%
70.00%101.294313,37833.3%85.7%
50.00%106.39409,18833.3%75.0%
40.00%102.169311,46540.0%40.0%
40.00%105.486010,1600.0%66.7%
30.00%100.772610,28225.0%33.3%
66.67%91.978311,47160.0%75.0%
66.67%93.577710,998100.0%40.0%
77.78%96.295613,13366.7%83.3%
44.44%95.584512,44633.3%50.0%
25.00%82.884510,74833.3%20.0%
50.00%85.71,16112,73650.0%50.0%
50.00%81.382215,203100.0%33.3%
71.43%72.087011,91280.0%50.0%
42.86%74.679611,07540.0%50.0%
42.86%75.48889,46825.0%66.7%
28.57%75.49766,8730.0%66.7%
57.14%76.484613,04266.7%50.0%
28.57%75.672310,56033.3%25.0%
28.57%71.298714,0340.0%33.3%
57.14%75.198111,136100.0%50.0%
66.67%64.71,05310,994100.0%33.3%
66.67%61.676512,08733.3%100.0%
16.67%63.072311,7660.0%25.0%
50.00%65.65987,30050.0%50.0%
66.67%61.979314,18666.7%66.7%
40.00%52.069410,91550.0%33.3%
80.00%50.786213,209100.0%75.0%

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Aatrox vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aatrox do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Aatrox wins the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Ambessa's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aatrox do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Ambessa with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aatrox do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Aatrox build against Ambessa?

The best Aatrox build against Ambessa includes Serpent's Fang, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aatrox runes against Ambessa?

The best Aatrox runes against Ambessa use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aatrox counter Ambessa?

Yes, Aatrox has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 61.5% win rate. Aatrox strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Aatrox against Ambessa?

When playing Aatrox against Ambessa, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.