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

Ambessavs Viktor

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

Ambessa vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Viktor based on 11 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 Viktor 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 - 72.7% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
72.7% WR
VS
Viktor vs Ambessa matchup - 27.3% win rate
Viktor
27.3% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Viktor Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 11
72.7%
Win Rate
27.3%
6.2
CS / min
6.3
1,102
DMG / min
1,051
14,518
Gold / game
12,270
406
Heal / min
73
1,553
DMG Mitigated / min
695
0.5
CC / min
0.9
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Ambessa vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Viktor's 27.3%, giving Ambessa a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Ambessa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Viktor players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ambessa leads by 1,192 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Viktor and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Viktor in League of Legends

Ambessa is favored during the laning phase against Viktor, 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
6.2Ambessa
6.3Viktor
Ambessa and Viktor farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,102Ambessa
1,051Viktor
Ambessa deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Viktor. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Viktor choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ambessa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,518Ambessa
12,270Viktor
Ambessa generates a commanding 2,248 more gold per game than Viktor. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Viktor should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Ambessa
0.9Viktor
Viktor provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Viktor coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,959Ambessa
768Viktor
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 1,192 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ambessa Build Against Viktor

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Viktor are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Death's Dance. This combination gives Ambessa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa75.0%
Viktor early game win rateViktor25.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa71.4%
Viktor late game win rateViktor28.6%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Viktor. 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Viktor. 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. Viktor players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ambessa Runes Against Viktor

Precision rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs ViktorPrecision
Conqueror - best Ambessa rune vs ViktorTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs ViktorLegend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs ViktorLast Stand - best Ambessa rune vs Viktor
Resolve rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs ViktorResolve
Overgrowth - best Ambessa rune vs ViktorSecond Wind - best Ambessa rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

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

How does Ambessa do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Viktor matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Viktor's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Viktor with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Ambessa vs Viktor matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ambessa vs Viktor matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Viktor with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Viktor?

The best Ambessa build against Viktor includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Death's Dance with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Viktor?

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

Does Ambessa counter Viktor?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Viktor with a 72.7% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Viktor in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Viktor?

When playing Ambessa against Viktor, 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.