Ambessa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Ambessavs Wukong

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

Ambessa vs Wukong is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Wukong based on 10 games. Wukong 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 Wukong 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
50.0% WR
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Wukong vs Ambessa matchup - 50.0% win rate
Wukong
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Wukong Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.6
CS / min
4.3
608
DMG / min
620
10,369
Gold / game
10,958
231
Heal / min
213
1,037
DMG Mitigated / min
812
0.4
CC / min
0.4
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ambessa vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Wukong matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 50.0%, giving Ambessa a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong 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 243 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Wukong's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ambessa vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.6Ambessa
4.3Wukong
Ambessa edges out Wukong by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ambessa.
Damage
608Ambessa
620Wukong
Damage output is virtually even between Ambessa and Wukong, with only 11 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
10,369Ambessa
10,958Wukong
Wukong earns 589 more gold per game than Ambessa, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Ambessa
0.4Wukong
Both Ambessa and Wukong provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,268Ambessa
1,025Wukong
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 243 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Wukong is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Wukong, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Wukong

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Wukong are Profane Hydra, Hubris and Maw of Malmortius. 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 Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa37.5%
Wukong early game win rateWukong62.5%
Late Game
Ambessa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa100.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong0.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Wukong 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 Wukong. 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: Wukong 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 Wukong

Precision rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Ambessa rune vs WukongTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs WukongLegend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs WukongLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Wukong
Resolve rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs WukongResolve
Overgrowth - best Ambessa rune vs WukongSecond Wind - best Ambessa rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Ambessa maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Wukong.


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 Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Wukong matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Ambessa with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ambessa do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Wukong 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 Wukong matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Wukong?

The best Ambessa build against Wukong includes Profane Hydra, Hubris, Maw of Malmortius with Slightly Magical Footwear. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ambessa runes against Wukong?

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

Does Ambessa counter Wukong?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate. Ambessa slightly edges out Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Wukong?

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