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

Ambessavs Vex

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

Ambessa vs Vex is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vex based on 6 games. Ambessa wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ambessa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ambessa vs Vex 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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Vex vs Ambessa matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vex
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Vex Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Vex matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.0
CS / min
5.8
565
DMG / min
955
9,178
Gold / game
11,172
183
Heal / min
94
1,039
DMG Mitigated / min
505
0.4
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ambessa vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Vex matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, giving Ambessa a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ambessa controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ambessa needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.7s CC/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 Vex'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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Ambessa, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.0Ambessa
5.8Vex
Vex edges out Ambessa by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
565Ambessa
955Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Ambessa by 390 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,178Ambessa
11,172Vex
Vex generates a commanding 1,995 more gold per game than Ambessa. This substantial economic advantage means Vex 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
1.1Vex
Vex provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,222Ambessa
599Vex
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 623 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Vex

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Vex 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa66.7%
Vex early game win rateVex33.3%
Late Game
Vex
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa33.3%
Vex late game win rateVex66.7%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Ambessa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Vex, 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 Vex reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vex 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 Vex

Resolve rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs VexResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Ambessa rune vs VexShield Bash - best Ambessa rune vs VexSecond Wind - best Ambessa rune vs VexOvergrowth - best Ambessa rune vs Vex
Domination rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs VexDomination
Sudden Impact - best Ambessa rune vs VexUltimate Hunter - best Ambessa rune vs Vex
50.0% WR

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


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 Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Vex in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Vex with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Ambessa vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Vex matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Vex 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 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Vex?

The best Ambessa build against Vex includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Vex?

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

Does Ambessa counter Vex?

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

How do I play Ambessa against Vex?

When playing Ambessa against Vex, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.