Ambessavs Karthus
Ambessa vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ambessa wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Karthus based on 12 games. Ambessa wins the early laning phase while Karthus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ambessa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ambessa vs Karthus 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.
Karthus(75.0%)Who Wins the Ambessa vs Karthus Matchup?
Ambessa vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Ambessa vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 25.0%, giving Ambessa a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ambessa controls the early laning stage, but Karthus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ambessa needs to press advantages before Karthus reaches their power spikes, while Karthus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ambessa leads by 1,050 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus 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 Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Ambessa, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ambessa Build Against Karthus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Karthus 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Karthus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Karthus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ambessa100.0%Karthus0.0%Ambessa40.0%Karthus60.0%Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Ambessa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Karthus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Karthus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ambessa must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Karthus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Karthus 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 Karthus
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Ambessa to press their advantage against Karthus, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.08% | 102 | 6.4 | 885 | 11,626 | 42.5% | 49.1% | |
| 52.22% | 90 | 2.2 | 763 | 13,053 | 56.8% | 47.8% | |
| 49.35% | 77 | 1.3 | 796 | 13,671 | 42.1% | 56.4% | |
| 53.42% | 73 | 5.8 | 850 | 11,532 | 44.4% | 62.2% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 1.1 | 736 | 13,226 | 57.6% | 46.1% | |
| 43.06% | 72 | 1.3 | 837 | 13,450 | 48.6% | 37.1% | |
| 52.94% | 68 | 4.1 | 849 | 12,649 | 45.2% | 59.5% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 1.7 | 782 | 13,744 | 37.5% | 48.5% | |
| 61.40% | 57 | 1.3 | 746 | 12,852 | 46.4% | 75.9% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 6.4 | 770 | 10,911 | 40.7% | 53.3% | |
| 68.42% | 57 | 1.4 | 848 | 13,220 | 68.6% | 68.2% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 4.3 | 724 | 11,087 | 45.2% | 44.0% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.5 | 783 | 11,780 | 29.2% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 55 | 3.3 | 1,135 | 13,531 | 66.7% | 45.2% | |
| 57.69% | 52 | 5.2 | 967 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 5.1 | 771 | 11,612 | 42.3% | 43.5% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 6.5 | 967 | 12,250 | 45.0% | 44.4% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 1.1 | 868 | 13,581 | 47.6% | 36.0% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 1.1 | 814 | 13,969 | 57.1% | 68.0% | |
| 39.13% | 46 | 4.8 | 973 | 12,780 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 5.3 | 956 | 11,699 | 52.2% | 52.4% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.7 | 840 | 11,600 | 31.8% | 55.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.2 | 762 | 13,950 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 35.00% | 40 | 4.8 | 687 | 10,790 | 39.1% | 29.4% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 3.7 | 754 | 12,105 | 57.1% | 52.6% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 2.3 | 848 | 13,157 | 38.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.0 | 698 | 10,318 | 40.9% | 47.1% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 5.5 | 1,107 | 13,064 | 31.3% | 59.1% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.5 | 773 | 13,791 | 29.4% | 57.1% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 6.9 | 819 | 11,408 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.9 | 878 | 11,544 | 44.4% | 70.6% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.9 | 806 | 13,208 | 61.1% | 52.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.7 | 814 | 13,786 | 38.9% | 56.3% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 2.6 | 889 | 13,799 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.5 | 852 | 13,708 | 64.7% | 37.5% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.2 | 717 | 13,719 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 33 | 1.9 | 928 | 14,509 | 61.5% | 80.0% | |
| 72.73% | 33 | 2.0 | 925 | 15,144 | 84.6% | 65.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.9 | 772 | 13,654 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 2.6 | 730 | 12,551 | 69.2% | 36.8% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 6.9 | 863 | 11,183 | 57.9% | 53.9% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.0 | 824 | 11,259 | 36.4% | 45.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 2.3 | 821 | 14,361 | 57.1% | 56.3% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 5.7 | 1,032 | 11,425 | 64.3% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 4.4 | 631 | 10,806 | 52.4% | 11.1% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.7 | 974 | 11,966 | 50.0% | 38.9% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.2 | 917 | 13,548 | 30.8% | 43.8% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.5 | 834 | 11,290 | 43.8% | 46.1% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.8 | 797 | 12,364 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.5 | 795 | 11,098 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.5 | 771 | 10,951 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 2.1 | 1,019 | 14,748 | 50.0% | 73.3% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 786 | 12,139 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.0 | 812 | 13,667 | 57.1% | 47.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.4 | 869 | 13,189 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.1 | 763 | 13,542 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 4.5 | 810 | 12,646 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.2 | 844 | 11,402 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.1 | 779 | 13,321 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 5.4 | 985 | 12,233 | 14.3% | 85.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.9 | 777 | 11,342 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.4 | 708 | 11,215 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 23.81% | 21 | 1.0 | 698 | 12,599 | 15.4% | 37.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.9 | 916 | 10,422 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 792 | 11,928 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 721 | 13,308 | 54.5% | 44.4% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 2.1 | 818 | 12,641 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.5 | 814 | 13,315 | 30.0% | 44.4% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 2.9 | 787 | 12,971 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.6 | 860 | 12,425 | 71.4% | 36.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.8 | 853 | 12,111 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.2 | 919 | 12,344 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.2 | 942 | 13,464 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 3.4 | 651 | 11,098 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 651 | 11,626 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 977 | 11,253 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.2 | 730 | 10,964 | 54.5% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.0 | 871 | 11,693 | 14.3% | 85.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.7 | 801 | 11,077 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.7 | 698 | 11,185 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 966 | 15,176 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 648 | 14,212 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.2 | 661 | 10,269 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.3 | 713 | 10,796 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.2 | 958 | 11,322 | 83.3% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 920 | 13,358 | 83.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 777 | 12,749 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.8 | 816 | 12,403 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 755 | 12,882 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.3 | 912 | 9,336 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.9 | 862 | 12,643 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 600 | 10,056 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 844 | 11,169 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 584 | 10,873 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.7 | 784 | 12,783 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 1,102 | 15,680 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 777 | 10,201 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 761 | 10,607 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,016 | 12,358 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 555 | 6,989 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 713 | 9,772 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 912 | 12,370 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Ambessa vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ambessa do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Karthus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Ambessa do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Karthus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ambessa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ambessa do against Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Karthus takes over the Ambessa vs Karthus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Karthus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ambessa vs Karthus matchup?
Ambessa wins the matchup against Karthus with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Ambessa build against Karthus?
The best Ambessa build against Karthus includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. 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 Ambessa runes against Karthus?
The best Ambessa runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ambessa vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ambessa counter Karthus?
Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 75.0% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Ambessa against Karthus?
When playing Ambessa against Karthus, 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.