Ambessa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Ambessavs Mordekaiser

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ambessa vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ambessa wins with a 53.4% win rate (+6.8%) over Mordekaiser based on 73 games. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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.

Compare against an opponent
Mordekaiser - 53.4% win rateMordekaiser(53.4%)
Ambessa - 53.4% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
53.4% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup - 46.6% win rate
Mordekaiser
46.6% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 73
53.4%
Win Rate
46.6%
5.8
CS / min
5.4
850
DMG / min
770
11,532
Gold / game
11,142
257
Heal / min
330
1,157
DMG Mitigated / min
1,236
0.5
CC / min
0.5
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
62.2%
Late Game WR
37.8%

Ambessa vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 73 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 53.4% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.6%, giving Ambessa a 6.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser leads by 152 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Ambessa
5.4Mordekaiser
Ambessa edges out Mordekaiser by 0.4 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
850Ambessa
770Mordekaiser
Ambessa heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 81 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser 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
11,532Ambessa
11,142Mordekaiser
Ambessa earns 390 more gold per game than Mordekaiser, 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
0.5Ambessa
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Ambessa and Mordekaiser 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
1,414Ambessa
1,566Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Ambessa, healing and mitigating 152 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ambessa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ambessa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Mordekaiser

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Mordekaiser are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Ambessa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 9 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa44.4%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser55.6%
Late Game
Ambessa
62.2%
+24.3% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa62.2%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser37.8%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser 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 62.2% win rate — 24.3 points above Mordekaiser. 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: Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Resolve rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs MordekaiserResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Ambessa rune vs MordekaiserShield Bash - best Ambessa rune vs MordekaiserSecond Wind - best Ambessa rune vs MordekaiserOvergrowth - best Ambessa rune vs Mordekaiser
Inspiration rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ambessa rune vs MordekaiserMagical Footwear - best Ambessa rune vs Mordekaiser
76.9% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ambessa to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, 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.

Ambessa matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.08%1026.488511,62642.5%49.1%
52.22%902.276313,05356.8%47.8%
49.35%771.379613,67142.1%56.4%
53.42%735.885011,53244.4%62.2%
51.39%721.173613,22657.6%46.1%
43.06%721.383713,45048.6%37.1%
52.94%684.184912,64945.2%59.5%
43.86%571.778213,74437.5%48.5%
61.40%571.374612,85246.4%75.9%
47.37%576.477010,91140.7%53.3%
68.42%571.484813,22068.6%68.2%
44.64%564.372411,08745.2%44.0%
48.21%565.578311,78029.2%62.5%
54.55%553.31,13513,53166.7%45.2%
57.69%525.296712,20550.0%64.3%
42.86%495.177111,61242.3%43.5%
44.68%476.596712,25045.0%44.4%
41.30%461.186813,58147.6%36.0%
63.04%461.181413,96957.1%68.0%
39.13%464.897312,78050.0%33.3%
52.27%445.395611,69952.2%52.4%
42.86%425.784011,60031.8%55.0%
51.22%411.276213,95042.9%55.6%
35.00%404.868710,79039.1%29.4%
55.00%403.775412,10557.1%52.6%
45.00%402.384813,15738.9%50.0%
43.59%396.069810,31840.9%47.1%
47.37%385.51,10713,06431.3%59.1%
44.74%381.577313,79129.4%57.1%
40.54%376.981911,40833.3%53.9%
57.14%356.987811,54444.4%70.6%
57.14%351.980613,20861.1%52.9%
47.06%341.781413,78638.9%56.3%
52.94%342.688913,79950.0%55.6%
51.52%331.585213,70864.7%37.5%
51.52%331.271713,71954.5%50.0%
72.73%331.992814,50961.5%80.0%
72.73%332.092515,14484.6%65.0%
56.25%321.977213,65436.4%66.7%
50.00%322.673012,55169.2%36.8%
56.25%326.986311,18357.9%53.9%
41.94%316.082411,25936.4%45.0%
56.67%302.382114,36157.1%56.3%
63.33%305.71,03211,42564.3%62.5%
40.00%304.463110,80652.4%11.1%
43.33%306.797411,96650.0%38.9%
37.93%291.291713,54830.8%43.8%
44.83%295.583411,29043.8%46.1%
51.85%276.879712,36466.7%40.0%
44.44%276.579511,09837.5%54.5%
40.74%275.577110,95133.3%44.4%
62.96%272.11,01914,74850.0%73.3%
60.00%256.478612,13950.0%66.7%
50.00%245.081213,66757.1%47.1%
47.83%232.486913,18933.3%63.6%
52.17%231.176313,54260.0%46.1%
54.55%224.581012,64666.7%40.0%
59.09%226.284411,40258.3%60.0%
42.86%211.177913,32133.3%50.0%
61.90%215.498512,23314.3%85.7%
57.14%215.977711,34262.5%53.9%
42.86%216.470811,21550.0%33.3%
23.81%211.069812,59915.4%37.5%
47.62%215.991610,42245.5%50.0%
45.00%206.779211,92860.0%30.0%
50.00%201.172113,30854.5%44.4%
26.32%192.181812,6410.0%45.5%
36.84%191.581413,31530.0%44.4%
26.32%192.978712,97128.6%25.0%
50.00%185.686012,42571.4%36.4%
52.94%175.885312,11166.7%37.5%
47.06%177.291912,34460.0%28.6%
64.71%171.294213,46450.0%72.7%
50.00%163.465111,09840.0%66.7%
43.75%161.165111,62644.4%42.9%
60.00%156.297711,25342.9%75.0%
66.67%156.273010,96454.5%100.0%
50.00%147.087111,69314.3%85.7%
35.71%144.780111,07733.3%40.0%
69.23%130.769811,18560.0%100.0%
75.00%121.096615,176100.0%40.0%
41.67%121.164814,21225.0%50.0%
63.64%116.266110,26957.1%75.0%
36.36%116.371310,79640.0%33.3%
72.73%116.295811,32283.3%60.0%
80.00%106.092013,35883.3%75.0%
50.00%102.477712,74960.0%40.0%
50.00%102.881612,40350.0%50.0%
50.00%101.775512,88233.3%75.0%
77.78%96.39129,33675.0%80.0%
62.50%83.986212,64350.0%75.0%
12.50%86.260010,0560.0%25.0%
57.14%75.784411,16960.0%50.0%
28.57%71.658410,87350.0%0.0%
85.71%76.778412,78366.7%100.0%
60.00%54.71,10215,680100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.277710,20166.7%0.0%
20.00%56.676110,6070.0%100.0%
80.00%56.71,01612,35866.7%100.0%
0.00%56.05556,9890.0%0.0%
20.00%55.77139,7720.0%33.3%
40.00%57.091212,370100.0%0.0%

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Ambessa vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 53.4% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.6%, a 6.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 73 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ambessa do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Ambessa with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ambessa do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 62.2% win rate compared to 37.8%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.8 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 73 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Mordekaiser?

The best Ambessa build against Mordekaiser includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Mordekaiser?

The best Ambessa runes against Mordekaiser use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 76.9% win rate in the Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ambessa counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.4% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Mordekaiser?

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