Ambessa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Ambessavs Diana

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ambessa vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ambessa wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Diana based on 32 games. Diana 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 Diana matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Diana - 56.3% win rateDiana(56.3%)
Ambessa - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
56.3% WR
VS
Diana vs Ambessa matchup - 43.8% win rate
Diana
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Diana Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Diana matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 32
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
1.9
CS / min
2.1
772
DMG / min
785
13,654
Gold / game
13,773
401
Heal / min
272
1,273
DMG Mitigated / min
1,267
0.6
CC / min
0.5
36.4%
Early Game WR
63.6%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Ambessa vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Diana's 43.8%, giving Ambessa a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 Ambessa leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Ambessa, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.9Ambessa
2.1Diana
Ambessa and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
772Ambessa
785Diana
Damage output is virtually even between Ambessa and Diana, with only 13 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,654Ambessa
13,773Diana
Ambessa and Diana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 119 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Ambessa
0.5Diana
Both Ambessa and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,675Ambessa
1,539Diana
Ambessa heals and mitigates 136 more damage per minute than Diana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ambessa to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Diana.

Best Ambessa Build Against Diana

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Diana are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Death's Dance. This combination gives Ambessa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa36.4%
Diana early game win rateDiana63.6%
Late Game
Ambessa
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa66.7%
Diana late game win rateDiana33.3%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ambessa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Diana. 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: Diana 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 Diana

Inspiration rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs DianaInspiration
First Strike - best Ambessa rune vs DianaCash Back - best Ambessa rune vs DianaTriple Tonic - best Ambessa rune vs DianaCosmic Insight - best Ambessa rune vs Diana
Precision rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs DianaPrecision
Triumph - best Ambessa rune vs DianaLegend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

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


Ambessa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.08%1026.488511,62642.5%49.1%
52.22%902.276313,05356.8%47.8%
49.35%771.379613,67142.1%56.4%
53.42%735.885011,53244.4%62.2%
51.39%721.173613,22657.6%46.1%
43.06%721.383713,45048.6%37.1%
52.94%684.184912,64945.2%59.5%
43.86%571.778213,74437.5%48.5%
61.40%571.374612,85246.4%75.9%
47.37%576.477010,91140.7%53.3%
68.42%571.484813,22068.6%68.2%
44.64%564.372411,08745.2%44.0%
48.21%565.578311,78029.2%62.5%
54.55%553.31,13513,53166.7%45.2%
57.69%525.296712,20550.0%64.3%
42.86%495.177111,61242.3%43.5%
44.68%476.596712,25045.0%44.4%
41.30%461.186813,58147.6%36.0%
63.04%461.181413,96957.1%68.0%
39.13%464.897312,78050.0%33.3%
52.27%445.395611,69952.2%52.4%
42.86%425.784011,60031.8%55.0%
51.22%411.276213,95042.9%55.6%
35.00%404.868710,79039.1%29.4%
55.00%403.775412,10557.1%52.6%
45.00%402.384813,15738.9%50.0%
43.59%396.069810,31840.9%47.1%
47.37%385.51,10713,06431.3%59.1%
44.74%381.577313,79129.4%57.1%
40.54%376.981911,40833.3%53.9%
57.14%356.987811,54444.4%70.6%
57.14%351.980613,20861.1%52.9%
47.06%341.781413,78638.9%56.3%
52.94%342.688913,79950.0%55.6%
51.52%331.585213,70864.7%37.5%
51.52%331.271713,71954.5%50.0%
72.73%331.992814,50961.5%80.0%
72.73%332.092515,14484.6%65.0%
56.25%321.977213,65436.4%66.7%
50.00%322.673012,55169.2%36.8%
56.25%326.986311,18357.9%53.9%
41.94%316.082411,25936.4%45.0%
56.67%302.382114,36157.1%56.3%
63.33%305.71,03211,42564.3%62.5%
40.00%304.463110,80652.4%11.1%
43.33%306.797411,96650.0%38.9%
37.93%291.291713,54830.8%43.8%
44.83%295.583411,29043.8%46.1%
51.85%276.879712,36466.7%40.0%
44.44%276.579511,09837.5%54.5%
40.74%275.577110,95133.3%44.4%
62.96%272.11,01914,74850.0%73.3%
60.00%256.478612,13950.0%66.7%
50.00%245.081213,66757.1%47.1%
47.83%232.486913,18933.3%63.6%
52.17%231.176313,54260.0%46.1%
54.55%224.581012,64666.7%40.0%
59.09%226.284411,40258.3%60.0%
42.86%211.177913,32133.3%50.0%
61.90%215.498512,23314.3%85.7%
57.14%215.977711,34262.5%53.9%
42.86%216.470811,21550.0%33.3%
23.81%211.069812,59915.4%37.5%
47.62%215.991610,42245.5%50.0%
45.00%206.779211,92860.0%30.0%
50.00%201.172113,30854.5%44.4%
26.32%192.181812,6410.0%45.5%
36.84%191.581413,31530.0%44.4%
26.32%192.978712,97128.6%25.0%
50.00%185.686012,42571.4%36.4%
52.94%175.885312,11166.7%37.5%
47.06%177.291912,34460.0%28.6%
64.71%171.294213,46450.0%72.7%
50.00%163.465111,09840.0%66.7%
43.75%161.165111,62644.4%42.9%
60.00%156.297711,25342.9%75.0%
66.67%156.273010,96454.5%100.0%
50.00%147.087111,69314.3%85.7%
35.71%144.780111,07733.3%40.0%
69.23%130.769811,18560.0%100.0%
75.00%121.096615,176100.0%40.0%
41.67%121.164814,21225.0%50.0%
63.64%116.266110,26957.1%75.0%
36.36%116.371310,79640.0%33.3%
72.73%116.295811,32283.3%60.0%
80.00%106.092013,35883.3%75.0%
50.00%102.477712,74960.0%40.0%
50.00%102.881612,40350.0%50.0%
50.00%101.775512,88233.3%75.0%
77.78%96.39129,33675.0%80.0%
62.50%83.986212,64350.0%75.0%
12.50%86.260010,0560.0%25.0%
57.14%75.784411,16960.0%50.0%
28.57%71.658410,87350.0%0.0%
85.71%76.778412,78366.7%100.0%
60.00%54.71,10215,680100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.277710,20166.7%0.0%
20.00%56.676110,6070.0%100.0%
80.00%56.71,01612,35866.7%100.0%
0.00%56.05556,9890.0%0.0%
20.00%55.77139,7720.0%33.3%
40.00%57.091212,370100.0%0.0%

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Ambessa vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Diana in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Diana matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Diana's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ambessa do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Ambessa with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ambessa do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Diana matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Diana matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Diana with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Diana?

The best Ambessa build against Diana includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Diana?

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

Does Ambessa counter Diana?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 56.3% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Diana?

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