Ambessa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Ambessavs Master Yi

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ambessa vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Master Yi wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Ambessa based on 52 games. Ambessa wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ambessa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ambessa vs Master Yi 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 - 42.3% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
42.3% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Ambessa matchup - 57.7% win rate
Master Yi
57.7% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Ambessa vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 52
42.3%
Win Rate
57.7%
1.7
CS / min
1.9
645
DMG / min
825
11,338
Gold / game
13,215
363
Heal / min
416
1,054
DMG Mitigated / min
805
0.4
CC / min
0.2
57.7%
Early Game WR
42.3%
26.9%
Late Game WR
73.1%

Ambessa vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 42.3%, giving Master Yi a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ambessa controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ambessa needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi 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. Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Ambessa
1.9Master Yi
Ambessa and Master Yi 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
645Ambessa
825Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Ambessa by 180 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ambessa should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,338Ambessa
13,215Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,877 more gold per game than Ambessa. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ambessa should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Ambessa
0.2Master Yi
Both Ambessa and Master Yi 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
1,417Ambessa
1,221Master Yi
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 196 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Master Yi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Master Yi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Master Yi are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Serylda's Grudge. 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 Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa57.7%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi42.3%
Late Game
Master Yi
73.1%
+46.2% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa26.9%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi73.1%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Ambessa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 73.1% win rate — 46.2 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, 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 Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi 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 Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Ambessa rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Ambessa rune vs Master YiMagical Footwear - best Ambessa rune vs Master Yi
41.7% WR

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


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 Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Master Yi wins the Ambessa vs Master Yi matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ambessa do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Master Yi with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Ambessa vs Master Yi matchup with a 73.1% win rate compared to 26.9%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Master Yi?

The best Ambessa build against Master Yi includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Serylda's Grudge with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ambessa runes against Master Yi?

The best Ambessa runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.7% win rate in the Ambessa vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ambessa counter Master Yi?

No, Ambessa struggles against Master Yi with only a 42.3% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Ambessa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Ambessa against Master Yi?

When playing Ambessa against Master Yi, play cautiously and avoid Master Yi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Master Yi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.