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

Ambessavs Lux

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

Ambessa vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Lux based on 5 games. Lux 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 Lux 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
60.0% WR
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Lux vs Ambessa matchup - 40.0% win rate
Lux
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Lux Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Lux matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.8
985
DMG / min
742
11,178
Gold / game
9,667
315
Heal / min
39
1,047
DMG Mitigated / min
355
0.5
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ambessa vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lux's 40.0%, giving Ambessa a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux 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 sustain, where Ambessa leads by 968 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Lux and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Lux in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Ambessa
6.8Lux
Lux edges out Ambessa by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lux.
Damage
985Ambessa
742Lux
Ambessa heavily out-damages Lux by 243 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lux 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
11,178Ambessa
9,667Lux
Ambessa generates a commanding 1,511 more gold per game than Lux. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lux should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Ambessa
1.2Lux
Lux provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lux coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,363Ambessa
395Lux
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 968 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Lux

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Lux are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa0.0%
Lux early game win rateLux100.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa100.0%
Lux late game win rateLux0.0%

Lux 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 Lux 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Lux. 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: Lux 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 Lux

Precision rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs LuxPrecision
Conqueror - best Ambessa rune vs LuxTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs LuxLegend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs LuxLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Lux
Resolve rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs LuxResolve
Overgrowth - best Ambessa rune vs LuxSecond Wind - best Ambessa rune vs Lux
50.0% WR

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


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
36.59%416.093511,67423.1%42.9%
33.33%366.789010,31529.4%36.8%
52.78%365.783910,13520.0%76.2%
34.62%263.574210,73753.9%15.4%
73.08%265.883413,07875.0%72.2%
48.00%256.083911,21650.0%47.4%
36.00%256.370411,13550.0%26.7%
54.17%244.887911,36850.0%56.3%
45.83%243.182512,52140.0%50.0%
54.55%226.374911,38144.4%61.5%
47.62%215.269912,92250.0%47.1%
33.33%186.47608,91622.2%44.4%
27.78%185.891613,80550.0%21.4%
50.00%182.292014,16260.0%46.1%
50.00%185.079611,18157.1%45.5%
55.56%185.69249,28255.6%55.6%
50.00%186.41,17613,12975.0%42.9%
52.94%171.076312,48842.9%60.0%
88.24%176.91,03513,44585.7%90.0%
47.06%176.11,31811,5190.0%61.5%
41.18%174.893411,84525.0%46.1%
50.00%166.296311,12342.9%55.6%
62.50%161.563511,02357.1%66.7%
50.00%161.585012,52133.3%60.0%
53.33%155.390311,38633.3%66.7%
28.57%146.190611,71220.0%33.3%
53.85%136.178811,31840.0%62.5%
61.54%135.683910,33766.7%57.1%
61.54%136.11,03513,49275.0%55.6%
53.85%135.28419,66962.5%40.0%
38.46%136.01,0248,90133.3%50.0%
46.15%131.076013,68066.7%40.0%
23.08%132.476412,46940.0%12.5%
23.08%136.280612,0130.0%27.3%
38.46%135.090413,2990.0%45.5%
41.67%125.490711,5230.0%62.5%
75.00%127.290313,49066.7%77.8%
58.33%125.374010,44680.0%42.9%
50.00%125.973410,11720.0%71.4%
50.00%126.877412,42866.7%44.4%
50.00%126.41,06311,66450.0%50.0%
36.36%115.76408,64928.6%50.0%
36.36%111.769711,04942.9%25.0%
63.64%116.01,04911,80766.7%62.5%
27.27%111.782414,80125.0%28.6%
45.45%112.01,00214,11966.7%37.5%
70.00%106.391710,79266.7%75.0%
60.00%105.69179,58950.0%66.7%
30.00%105.286911,8040.0%33.3%
60.00%105.380310,75466.7%50.0%
50.00%101.883411,42557.1%33.3%
50.00%106.482812,03260.0%40.0%
50.00%104.660810,36937.5%100.0%
22.22%95.61,03613,0470.0%28.6%
55.56%91.891816,068100.0%50.0%
44.44%91.969610,34550.0%40.0%
33.33%91.958310,1700.0%50.0%
22.22%90.757210,72450.0%0.0%
44.44%96.31,19110,46040.0%50.0%
62.50%81.11,00114,18750.0%75.0%
71.43%75.193711,10450.0%80.0%
57.14%76.994514,316100.0%40.0%
57.14%75.971611,27650.0%60.0%
85.71%70.974212,26466.7%100.0%
71.43%76.07109,91050.0%100.0%
28.57%76.066011,3810.0%40.0%
66.67%63.090116,292100.0%60.0%
50.00%62.087111,52050.0%50.0%
33.33%66.394911,4920.0%40.0%
50.00%66.61,24312,180100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.377912,1650.0%66.7%
40.00%57.27689,48950.0%33.3%
60.00%51.61,21216,699100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.31,3049,88166.7%50.0%
60.00%56.21,00711,33633.3%100.0%
40.00%51.455112,23633.3%50.0%
80.00%52.51,06916,822100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.198511,1780.0%100.0%

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Ambessa vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Lux in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Lux matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lux's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Lux in the early game?

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

How does Ambessa do against Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Lux matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Lux matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Lux with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Lux?

The best Ambessa build against Lux includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Death's Dance with Immortal Path. 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 Lux?

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

Does Ambessa counter Lux?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 60.0% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Lux in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Lux?

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