Ambessa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Ambessavs Kindred

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ambessa vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ambessa based on 6 games. Kindred 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 Kindred 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
33.3% WR
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Kindred vs Ambessa matchup - 66.7% win rate
Kindred
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Ambessa vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
743
DMG / min
691
12,698
Gold / game
12,110
456
Heal / min
437
1,080
DMG Mitigated / min
544
0.6
CC / min
0.3
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ambessa vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 33.3%, giving Kindred a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ambessa players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kindred overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ambessa vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Ambessa
0.9Kindred
Ambessa edges out Kindred by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ambessa.
Damage
743Ambessa
691Kindred
Ambessa deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Kindred. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kindred choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ambessa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,698Ambessa
12,110Kindred
Ambessa earns 588 more gold per game than Kindred, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ambessa slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Ambessa
0.3Kindred
Both Ambessa and Kindred 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
1,535Ambessa
981Kindred
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 554 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Kindred

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Kindred are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Death's Dance. This combination gives Ambessa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa25.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred75.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ambessa at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kindred. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kindred has the edge early, but Ambessa gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ambessa Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Conqueror - best Ambessa rune vs KindredTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs KindredLegend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs KindredLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Ambessa rune vs KindredMagical Footwear - best Ambessa rune vs Kindred
25.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Ambessa the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ambessa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.89%765.589011,11866.7%52.2%
40.85%716.093211,39026.1%47.9%
42.65%686.988711,02741.4%43.6%
56.06%665.983810,72428.0%73.2%
48.33%606.493912,09147.1%48.8%
52.73%555.783912,34455.0%51.4%
46.30%545.672911,96042.9%47.5%
40.38%526.270910,15454.2%28.6%
40.00%503.179411,34345.8%34.6%
53.19%475.977411,53352.9%53.3%
50.00%443.089313,22846.1%51.6%
40.91%446.07349,21327.3%54.5%
48.84%435.585811,32745.5%52.4%
50.00%421.776111,81145.5%55.0%
43.59%395.093611,64754.5%39.3%
58.97%396.11,32111,98441.7%66.7%
53.85%396.589311,89346.1%57.7%
37.84%376.393311,45141.7%36.0%
27.27%335.983212,23730.8%25.0%
57.58%336.575811,79750.0%60.9%
62.50%326.386512,06972.7%57.1%
59.38%326.51,14813,11583.3%53.9%
54.84%311.767411,61438.5%66.7%
51.61%315.985611,51833.3%63.2%
46.67%306.397110,90550.0%44.4%
56.67%305.883810,14169.2%47.1%
58.62%296.194110,13966.7%50.0%
34.48%291.982111,55637.5%30.8%
46.43%285.874110,52838.5%53.3%
51.85%275.293611,66145.5%56.3%
59.26%271.078712,62058.3%60.0%
66.67%276.11,04712,56481.8%56.3%
50.00%266.71,03110,89050.0%50.0%
57.69%265.281710,91261.5%53.9%
56.00%256.091411,37237.5%64.7%
60.00%256.01,00212,74370.0%53.3%
24.00%255.389911,97612.5%29.4%
33.33%245.673410,32225.0%41.7%
29.17%246.295610,88333.3%26.7%
37.50%245.474710,64410.0%57.1%
52.17%232.086413,89960.0%50.0%
60.87%235.778511,57170.0%53.9%
43.48%236.167110,29625.0%53.3%
50.00%221.863711,60736.4%63.6%
68.18%224.675811,52150.0%100.0%
59.09%226.41,13912,09360.0%58.3%
50.00%221.36069,65660.0%28.6%
36.36%225.886511,28257.1%26.7%
35.00%201.976212,53212.5%50.0%
45.00%202.981412,26562.5%33.3%
45.00%205.898310,31550.0%42.9%
47.37%191.788413,76071.4%33.3%
52.63%197.284912,07137.5%63.6%
26.32%190.960310,95744.4%10.0%
47.37%191.475813,11260.0%42.9%
31.58%195.181511,4010.0%35.3%
44.44%181.974911,03837.5%50.0%
50.00%186.586511,04262.5%40.0%
47.06%171.873510,44254.5%33.3%
47.06%175.972911,96620.0%58.3%
56.25%161.179014,10550.0%60.0%
46.67%156.181412,31442.9%50.0%
53.33%152.290915,42750.0%53.9%
13.33%155.190713,0930.0%20.0%
71.43%145.479510,98650.0%87.5%
71.43%141.41,05014,965100.0%66.7%
64.29%141.475713,57550.0%70.0%
61.54%136.587411,31457.1%66.7%
61.54%135.388310,99825.0%77.8%
50.00%125.899411,38450.0%50.0%
50.00%126.282112,31150.0%50.0%
72.73%116.21,10214,51875.0%71.4%
45.45%111.997114,32125.0%57.1%
54.55%111.898814,48133.3%62.5%
30.00%101.282813,43520.0%40.0%
70.00%106.187412,37566.7%75.0%
44.44%95.51,03914,0010.0%66.7%
55.56%96.31,17210,33460.0%50.0%
55.56%91.367314,16833.3%66.7%
62.50%81.21,02016,821100.0%57.1%
50.00%85.41,01512,31866.7%40.0%
87.50%85.91,07311,005100.0%80.0%
75.00%81.288414,47175.0%75.0%
42.86%77.07889,33860.0%0.0%
57.14%72.786715,49650.0%60.0%
85.71%72.21,01216,629100.0%80.0%
57.14%77.05468,42480.0%0.0%
28.57%76.71,08012,67925.0%33.3%
28.57%73.976512,17150.0%0.0%
57.14%76.286110,82625.0%100.0%
100.00%61.11,21815,966100.0%100.0%
66.67%63.287116,512100.0%60.0%
16.67%62.086613,9750.0%20.0%
50.00%62.163310,51525.0%100.0%
33.33%65.270010,424100.0%20.0%
50.00%65.386211,3490.0%75.0%
50.00%65.05659,17866.7%33.3%
33.33%61.374312,69825.0%50.0%
60.00%50.95199,13375.0%0.0%
60.00%56.11,16913,485100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.480511,486100.0%75.0%

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Ambessa vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Ambessa vs Kindred matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Ambessa with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ambessa do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Kindred matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Kindred?

The best Ambessa build against Kindred includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ambessa runes against Kindred?

The best Ambessa runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Ambessa vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ambessa counter Kindred?

No, Ambessa struggles against Kindred with only a 33.3% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Ambessa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Ambessa against Kindred?

When playing Ambessa against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kindred in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.