Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Annievs Ambessa

BMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Annie wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ambessa based on 5 games. Annie holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Ambessa matchup.

Annie Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Annie 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
Ambessa - 60.0% win rateAmbessa(60.0%)
Annie - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Annie
60.0% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Annie matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ambessa
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Ambessa Matchup?

Annie wins the Annie vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.5
CS / min
7.1
673
DMG / min
853
6,866
Gold / game
9,344
59
Heal / min
252
380
DMG Mitigated / min
816
1.2
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Annie vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ambessa's 40.0%, giving Annie a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Annie dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ambessa 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 Annie leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Annie vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Annie
7.1Ambessa
Ambessa significantly out-farms Annie by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ambessa a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Annie players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
673Annie
853Ambessa
Ambessa heavily out-damages Annie by 180 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Annie 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
6,866Annie
9,344Ambessa
Ambessa generates a commanding 2,479 more gold per game than Annie. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Annie should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Annie
0.4Ambessa
Annie 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 Annie coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
439Annie
1,068Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 629 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Annie Build Against Ambessa

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Ambessa are Liandry's Torment, Malignance and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Annie 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 Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa50.0%
Late Game
Annie
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie100.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Annie and Ambessa, with Annie holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Annie Runes Against Ambessa

Domination rune tree - Annie primary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Electrocute - best Annie rune vs AmbessaTaste of Blood - best Annie rune vs AmbessaGrisly Mementos - best Annie rune vs AmbessaUltimate Hunter - best Annie rune vs Ambessa
Sorcery rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs AmbessaSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Annie rune vs AmbessaManaflow Band - best Annie rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Annie to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Annie'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 Annie build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Annie matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.52%1465.887310,74640.7%47.1%
54.47%1235.989311,31554.4%54.5%
53.06%985.585011,05245.0%58.6%
55.42%835.696111,07953.9%56.8%
50.67%755.079311,34848.0%52.0%
52.78%725.690711,34141.9%61.0%
52.31%655.886610,40755.9%48.4%
46.03%635.685110,55543.3%48.5%
42.62%615.486411,39915.0%56.1%
50.88%575.386811,61642.9%55.6%
53.57%565.891912,03447.1%56.4%
47.17%535.979910,56037.0%57.7%
60.47%436.11,01512,81261.5%60.0%
45.24%426.11,16312,57446.7%44.4%
47.50%405.480410,35852.9%43.5%
38.46%395.486810,69438.1%38.9%
53.85%394.080510,44546.7%58.3%
68.42%384.88429,57065.0%72.2%
59.46%376.51,00611,31361.1%57.9%
55.56%366.283210,64559.1%50.0%
50.00%366.098412,05050.0%50.0%
54.55%335.684111,29356.3%52.9%
50.00%325.192310,68538.5%57.9%
38.71%315.876310,47112.5%66.7%
58.06%315.57859,95933.3%81.3%
58.62%295.891111,92038.5%75.0%
37.93%295.487810,48350.0%23.1%
50.00%285.691311,21545.5%52.9%
60.71%285.795111,52872.7%52.9%
51.85%276.01,04612,18350.0%52.6%
45.83%245.898910,93736.4%53.9%
54.17%241.467810,11842.9%58.8%
45.83%241.766410,20237.5%50.0%
52.38%215.692211,45737.5%61.5%
47.62%215.588710,05025.0%77.8%
47.62%213.87239,82444.4%50.0%
30.00%205.280210,9610.0%42.9%
75.00%206.095812,26577.8%72.7%
57.89%195.993012,48740.0%64.3%
57.89%193.15799,02455.6%60.0%
47.37%194.096210,96855.6%40.0%
55.56%185.698811,57471.4%45.5%
50.00%185.07829,59655.6%44.4%
44.44%183.988910,93642.9%45.5%
58.82%175.489910,71385.7%40.0%
62.50%161.873510,08071.4%55.6%
40.00%151.871710,13857.1%25.0%
40.00%151.35738,44244.4%33.3%
53.33%155.786111,27955.6%50.0%
42.86%141.367810,12575.0%30.0%
61.54%133.075011,31950.0%66.7%
66.67%123.61,01912,5080.0%72.7%
50.00%125.691011,89333.3%55.6%
45.45%111.96429,32933.3%60.0%
36.36%113.082210,12250.0%20.0%
45.45%116.17279,25128.6%75.0%
54.55%115.479210,95750.0%60.0%
81.82%116.081812,513100.0%71.4%
70.00%101.95779,37740.0%100.0%
20.00%105.98559,68033.3%0.0%
40.00%105.884710,68033.3%50.0%
50.00%105.879610,70140.0%60.0%
77.78%95.61,11211,7780.0%100.0%
11.11%93.36026,2770.0%33.3%
22.22%95.576011,2570.0%33.3%
37.50%81.671710,76650.0%25.0%
50.00%81.375910,5390.0%57.1%
28.57%76.49369,57266.7%0.0%
57.14%71.15168,31375.0%33.3%
57.14%74.81,00010,98675.0%33.3%
42.86%75.01,08113,881100.0%33.3%
71.43%76.197011,548100.0%50.0%
42.86%71.37579,85933.3%50.0%
57.14%74.375610,06250.0%60.0%
71.43%73.484112,69350.0%80.0%
50.00%63.07928,64033.3%66.7%
16.67%61.55699,03033.3%0.0%
16.67%65.71,0527,1000.0%50.0%
66.67%64.97579,48750.0%75.0%
50.00%61.771710,508100.0%25.0%
16.67%61.55835,7780.0%50.0%
40.00%56.37998,33833.3%50.0%
60.00%51.06448,8340.0%75.0%
40.00%55.51,01910,188100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.21,13012,1800.0%100.0%
80.00%53.59678,70766.7%100.0%
40.00%55.688510,509100.0%0.0%
40.00%55.41,07310,29966.7%0.0%
60.00%55.56736,86650.0%100.0%
40.00%51.575511,3640.0%50.0%

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Annie vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Annie vs Ambessa matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ambessa's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Annie do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Ambessa with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Annie players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Annie do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Annie vs Ambessa matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Ambessa matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Ambessa?

The best Annie build against Ambessa includes Liandry's Torment, Malignance, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Annie runes against Ambessa?

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

Does Annie counter Ambessa?

Yes, Annie has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 60.0% win rate. Annie strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Annie against Ambessa?

When playing Annie against Ambessa, 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.