Ambessa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Ambessavs Aatrox

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ambessa vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ambessa wins with a 65.0% win rate (+30.0%) over Aatrox based on 40 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Ambessa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ambessa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup.

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Ambessa Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ambessa 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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Ambessa - 65.0% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
65.0% WR
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Aatrox vs Ambessa matchup - 35.0% win rate
Aatrox
35.0% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Aatrox Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 40
65.0%
Win Rate
35.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.0
898
DMG / min
692
10,365
Gold / game
9,524
281
Heal / min
453
1,206
DMG Mitigated / min
1,008
0.5
CC / min
0.7
48.0%
Early Game WR
52.0%
93.3%
Late Game WR
6.7%

Ambessa vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 65.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 35.0%, giving Ambessa a 30.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox needs to press advantages before Ambessa reaches their power spikes, while Ambessa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Aatrox and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aatrox away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ambessa vs Aatrox 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
6.1Ambessa
6.0Aatrox
Ambessa and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
898Ambessa
692Aatrox
Ambessa heavily out-damages Aatrox by 206 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
10,365Ambessa
9,524Aatrox
Ambessa generates a commanding 841 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
0.5Ambessa
0.7Aatrox
Both Ambessa and Aatrox 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
1,488Ambessa
1,461Aatrox
Ambessa and Aatrox have comparable sustain profiles, with only 27 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 Ambessa Build Against Aatrox

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Aatrox are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Ambessa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 62.5% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
52.0%
+4.0% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa48.0%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox52.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
93.3%
+86.7% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa93.3%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox6.7%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Aatrox has a meaningful 52.0% win rate, outperforming Ambessa by 4.0 percentage points. Aatrox players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Ambessa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 93.3% win rate — 86.7 points above Aatrox. Extended games heavily favor Ambessa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aatrox must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ambessa reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ambessa survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Ambessa Runes Against Aatrox

Precision rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Conqueror - best Ambessa rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs AatroxLegend: Alacrity - best Ambessa rune vs AatroxLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Aatrox
Domination rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs AatroxDomination
Sudden Impact - best Ambessa rune vs AatroxUltimate Hunter - best Ambessa rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

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


Ambessa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ambessa'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 Ambessa build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ambessa matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%746.691611,24053.9%45.7%
41.18%685.679410,72943.8%38.9%
53.03%661.478012,35250.0%55.6%
52.38%636.089411,47245.8%56.4%
39.34%615.869311,33632.1%45.5%
35.09%572.174511,96231.8%37.1%
43.86%576.181410,36541.4%46.4%
43.64%551.575111,87248.3%38.5%
53.70%546.81,14311,62466.7%43.3%
40.74%545.977211,49043.5%38.7%
54.72%531.481712,90555.0%54.5%
43.40%531.272811,92530.8%55.6%
42.31%521.764511,33857.7%26.9%
49.02%514.781310,51952.0%46.1%
50.00%485.777411,07747.4%51.7%
46.81%471.071512,61836.0%59.1%
38.30%474.778111,23444.4%34.5%
63.83%476.81,42312,98872.2%58.6%
70.73%415.490812,67572.7%70.0%
48.78%415.81,00511,96350.0%47.8%
32.50%401.164211,99323.8%42.1%
65.00%406.189810,36548.0%93.3%
38.46%396.41,09811,42452.4%22.2%
46.15%391.865110,80538.9%52.4%
50.00%383.694312,81055.6%45.0%
50.00%381.879913,03447.1%52.4%
40.54%376.588811,95742.1%38.9%
52.78%364.979911,93555.6%50.0%
50.00%365.91,10412,94850.0%50.0%
48.57%356.286211,56453.3%45.0%
31.43%356.390011,28725.0%40.0%
48.57%353.187312,77846.7%50.0%
38.24%345.582111,51021.4%50.0%
42.42%336.580110,55145.0%38.5%
45.45%336.482512,20952.9%37.5%
40.63%326.084411,82122.2%47.8%
59.38%320.971312,48064.7%53.3%
51.61%316.575010,76756.3%46.7%
51.61%312.376911,17763.2%33.3%
36.67%303.173412,70841.2%30.8%
50.00%306.799012,24150.0%50.0%
51.72%292.479012,14052.6%50.0%
58.62%296.489311,83761.5%56.3%
60.71%286.479511,28360.0%61.1%
50.00%286.383112,17863.6%41.2%
32.14%285.676010,09123.5%45.5%
37.04%271.881112,52918.2%50.0%
37.04%271.485014,83862.5%26.3%
61.54%266.591411,63166.7%58.8%
42.31%265.283011,83250.0%35.7%
42.31%266.086711,28046.1%38.5%
44.00%256.086311,11150.0%38.5%
36.00%251.675411,93830.8%41.7%
28.00%256.775710,85646.1%8.3%
41.67%245.379012,04725.0%50.0%
54.17%243.889112,68858.3%50.0%
73.91%231.484114,24381.8%66.7%
31.82%226.991913,48840.0%29.4%
54.55%225.586313,18825.0%71.4%
38.10%211.482413,50460.0%18.2%
66.67%211.280513,92344.4%83.3%
35.00%201.062313,25822.2%45.5%
57.89%195.778611,94742.9%66.7%
36.84%196.171410,30630.0%44.4%
38.89%181.486014,95242.9%36.4%
38.89%185.578610,24550.0%25.0%
66.67%186.580811,72185.7%54.5%
44.44%181.177312,65920.0%75.0%
47.06%176.792112,03166.7%36.4%
52.94%175.882613,07460.0%50.0%
52.94%171.489712,66850.0%57.1%
50.00%164.287711,65955.6%42.9%
40.00%155.96629,62844.4%33.3%
53.33%150.865211,33033.3%66.7%
50.00%141.389612,96762.5%33.3%
21.43%141.373912,32428.6%14.3%
57.14%146.278011,42544.4%80.0%
35.71%141.066110,26744.4%20.0%
30.77%136.09009,86633.3%28.6%
38.46%131.363211,49442.9%33.3%
76.92%131.595113,00487.5%60.0%
69.23%131.285615,04566.7%70.0%
83.33%124.385312,08975.0%100.0%
75.00%126.11,01111,82660.0%85.7%
45.45%111.882614,8870.0%62.5%
77.78%96.175312,880100.0%71.4%
25.00%86.578310,56925.0%25.0%
87.50%83.11,00714,368100.0%85.7%
37.50%81.897314,3600.0%50.0%
37.50%82.895313,7800.0%50.0%
50.00%86.17799,38650.0%50.0%
62.50%85.770910,86075.0%50.0%
57.14%74.61,02412,837100.0%50.0%
28.57%76.57908,92416.7%100.0%
71.43%76.694111,71550.0%100.0%
66.67%61.391113,40066.7%66.7%
60.00%55.590312,01266.7%50.0%
20.00%50.862010,9890.0%50.0%
40.00%56.074613,6590.0%40.0%
80.00%56.092911,26050.0%100.0%
40.00%51.066812,5470.0%50.0%

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Ambessa vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup with a 65.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 35.0%, a 30.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ambessa do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Ambessa with a 52.0% win rate versus 48.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ambessa do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup with a 93.3% win rate compared to 6.7%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 65.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 30.0 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Aatrox?

The best Ambessa build against Aatrox includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 62.5% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ambessa runes against Aatrox?

The best Ambessa runes against Aatrox use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ambessa vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ambessa counter Aatrox?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 65.0% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Aatrox?

When playing Ambessa against Aatrox, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Aatrox. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.