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

Ambessavs Vi

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

Ambessa vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Vi based on 7 games. Ambessa holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ambessa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ambessa vs Vi 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 - 85.7% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
85.7% WR
VS
Vi vs Ambessa matchup - 14.3% win rate
Vi
14.3% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Vi Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Vi matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
742
DMG / min
633
12,264
Gold / game
11,473
450
Heal / min
263
919
DMG Mitigated / min
1,084
0.5
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ambessa vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Vi's 14.3%, giving Ambessa a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Ambessa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Vi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Ambessa is favored during the laning phase against Vi, 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
0.9Ambessa
0.9Vi
Ambessa and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
742Ambessa
633Vi
Ambessa heavily out-damages Vi by 109 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi 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
12,264Ambessa
11,473Vi
Ambessa earns 791 more gold per game than Vi, 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
1.1Vi
Vi 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 Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,369Ambessa
1,347Vi
Ambessa and Vi have comparable sustain profiles, with only 22 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Ambessa Build Against Vi

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Vi are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Maw of Malmortius. 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 Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa66.7%
Vi early game win rateVi33.3%
Late Game
Ambessa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa100.0%
Vi late game win rateVi0.0%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Ambessa 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 Vi. Extended games heavily favor Ambessa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ambessa holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ambessa Runes Against Vi

Inspiration rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs ViInspiration
First Strike - best Ambessa rune vs ViCash Back - best Ambessa rune vs ViTriple Tonic - best Ambessa rune vs ViCosmic Insight - best Ambessa rune vs Vi
Precision rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs ViPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs ViLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Precision secondary allows Ambessa to press their advantage against Vi, 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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ambessa do against Vi in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Vi matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Vi's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Vi 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 Vi in the late game?

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

Ambessa wins the matchup against Vi with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Vi?

The best Ambessa build against Vi includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Maw of Malmortius with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Vi?

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

Does Ambessa counter Vi?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 85.7% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Vi?

When playing Ambessa against Vi, 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.