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

Ambessavs Vladimir

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ambessa vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vladimir based on 7 games. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Ambessa
57.1% WR
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Vladimir vs Ambessa matchup - 42.9% win rate
Vladimir
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Ambessa vs Vladimir Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.2
CS / min
6.9
861
DMG / min
852
10,826
Gold / game
10,873
271
Heal / min
929
1,108
DMG Mitigated / min
598
0.4
CC / min
0.2
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ambessa vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Ambessa vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, giving Ambessa a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 crowd control, where Ambessa leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Ambessa
6.9Vladimir
Vladimir edges out Ambessa by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
861Ambessa
852Vladimir
Damage output is virtually even between Ambessa and Vladimir, with only 10 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
10,826Ambessa
10,873Vladimir
Ambessa and Vladimir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 47 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Ambessa
0.2Vladimir
Both Ambessa and Vladimir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,379Ambessa
1,528Vladimir
Vladimir heals and mitigates 148 more damage per minute than Ambessa, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vladimir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ambessa.

Best Ambessa Build Against Vladimir

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Ambessa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ambessa against Vladimir are Eclipse, Maw of Malmortius and Endless Hunger. 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 Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ambessa vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa25.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir75.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa100.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir0.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Vladimir 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 Vladimir. 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: Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Domination rune tree - Ambessa primary runes vs VladimirDomination
Electrocute - best Ambessa rune vs VladimirSudden Impact - best Ambessa rune vs VladimirGrisly Mementos - best Ambessa rune vs VladimirUltimate Hunter - best Ambessa rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Ambessa secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ambessa rune vs VladimirTriumph - best Ambessa rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

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

How does Ambessa do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Ambessa vs Vladimir matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ambessa do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Ambessa with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ambessa do against Vladimir in the late game?

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

Ambessa wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ambessa build against Vladimir?

The best Ambessa build against Vladimir includes Eclipse, Maw of Malmortius, Endless Hunger with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Ambessa counter Vladimir?

Yes, Ambessa has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate. Ambessa strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ambessa against Vladimir?

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