Darius - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Dariusvs Ambessa

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Darius vs Ambessa is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Darius wins with a 51.8% win rate (+3.6%) over Ambessa based on 56 games. Darius wins the early laning phase while Ambessa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Darius build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Darius vs Ambessa matchup.

Darius Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Darius 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 - 51.8% win rateAmbessa(51.8%)
Darius - 51.8% win rate in this matchup
Darius
51.8% WR
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Ambessa vs Darius matchup - 48.2% win rate
Ambessa
48.2% WR

Who Wins the Darius vs Ambessa Matchup?

Darius wins the Darius vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 56
51.8%
Win Rate
48.2%
5.7
CS / min
5.5
723
DMG / min
783
12,266
Gold / game
11,780
334
Heal / min
238
1,222
DMG Mitigated / min
1,270
0.8
CC / min
0.5
70.8%
Early Game WR
29.2%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Darius vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Darius vs Ambessa matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 56 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 51.8% win rate compared to Ambessa's 48.2%, giving Darius a 3.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ambessa'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.

Darius vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Darius
5.5Ambessa
Darius and Ambessa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
723Darius
783Ambessa
Ambessa deals 60 more champion damage per minute than Darius. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Darius choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ambessa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,266Darius
11,780Ambessa
Darius earns 486 more gold per game than Ambessa, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Darius slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Darius
0.5Ambessa
Darius provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,556Darius
1,508Ambessa
Darius and Ambessa have comparable sustain profiles, with only 48 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 Darius Build Against Ambessa

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Ambessa are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Dead Man's Plate. This combination gives Darius an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Darius vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
70.8%
+41.7% advantage
Darius early game win rateDarius70.8%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa29.2%
Late Game
Ambessa
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Darius late game win rateDarius37.5%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa62.5%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.8% win rate — a 41.7 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Darius 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Darius. 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: Darius 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 Darius Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Darius primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Conqueror - best Darius rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Darius rune vs AmbessaLegend: Haste - best Darius rune vs AmbessaLast Stand - best Darius rune vs Ambessa
Resolve rune tree - Darius secondary runes vs AmbessaResolve
Bone Plating - best Darius rune vs AmbessaUnflinching - best Darius rune vs Ambessa
55.6% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Darius to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Darius matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Darius'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 Darius build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Darius matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.03%3616.984412,20249.1%49.0%
45.71%2106.384511,94246.3%45.2%
41.77%1586.388912,65945.0%39.8%
57.39%1156.281911,59752.9%60.9%
52.21%1136.31,03911,46753.0%51.1%
48.21%1126.375811,63544.6%51.8%
49.55%1115.860811,50463.4%41.4%
46.00%1006.574411,65843.2%48.2%
43.00%1006.885112,56046.3%40.7%
45.92%986.384512,07529.3%57.9%
56.70%976.883012,12863.8%50.0%
57.89%956.576812,09173.3%44.0%
51.06%946.81,10913,57547.2%53.5%
53.76%936.470611,74254.4%53.2%
48.91%925.870912,01846.7%51.1%
44.19%865.673911,98052.5%37.0%
54.32%816.773812,42570.3%40.9%
45.00%806.775311,72347.4%42.9%
56.00%756.582512,60257.6%54.8%
38.67%755.757210,61133.3%44.4%
59.42%696.588012,40070.6%48.6%
47.06%686.990312,50044.2%52.0%
51.47%686.191512,97651.7%51.3%
57.35%687.081012,37855.6%59.4%
50.77%653.869312,14944.4%55.3%
54.69%646.282812,40650.0%57.9%
50.79%636.074412,48452.0%50.0%
52.38%636.291411,26850.0%55.2%
59.68%626.870913,19260.0%59.5%
44.07%596.382912,28826.9%57.6%
53.45%586.471311,79162.1%44.8%
51.72%586.668512,58453.6%50.0%
51.79%565.772312,26670.8%37.5%
41.82%557.177812,33241.7%41.9%
48.08%526.890813,53345.5%50.0%
36.00%506.162911,99531.8%39.3%
54.17%486.889713,68868.4%44.8%
50.00%485.880612,30754.2%45.8%
54.55%446.597011,77957.1%52.2%
61.36%446.978611,91763.2%60.0%
45.24%424.578912,18746.7%44.4%
54.76%426.270911,47540.9%70.0%
42.50%403.466911,65645.0%40.0%
52.50%402.981613,77653.9%51.9%
60.00%406.878012,03752.4%68.4%
46.15%392.370112,40341.2%50.0%
50.00%346.470212,02137.5%61.1%
36.36%336.264111,07244.4%26.7%
53.33%306.563413,26755.6%52.4%
31.03%295.361911,37718.2%38.9%
44.83%296.670011,43631.3%61.5%
28.57%286.359811,81633.3%25.0%
39.29%281.960912,47538.5%40.0%
42.31%262.367212,40145.5%40.0%
44.00%255.371110,84042.9%45.5%
42.86%211.662812,74442.9%42.9%
55.00%202.463912,36362.5%50.0%
44.44%185.676811,99744.4%44.4%
44.44%182.270012,93238.5%60.0%
50.00%183.586812,79766.7%33.3%
44.44%182.861012,94342.9%45.5%
64.71%171.056711,62772.7%50.0%
64.71%173.877213,96071.4%60.0%
37.50%165.862511,31628.6%44.4%
56.25%160.959111,83570.0%33.3%
26.67%156.373910,69110.0%60.0%
64.29%146.387011,76875.0%50.0%
42.86%143.373612,22033.3%50.0%
38.46%134.481112,70850.0%33.3%
76.92%132.788712,781100.0%57.1%
38.46%135.186312,43025.0%44.4%
50.00%121.753911,84462.5%25.0%
25.00%122.865412,38125.0%25.0%
33.33%126.254612,5060.0%50.0%
40.00%103.182813,23833.3%42.9%
50.00%103.171311,47820.0%80.0%
50.00%105.770110,86350.0%50.0%
30.00%101.870615,406100.0%22.2%
70.00%104.279613,69180.0%60.0%
55.56%94.078412,64850.0%57.1%
11.11%91.444710,1480.0%33.3%
66.67%96.568711,91250.0%80.0%
66.67%92.961012,40266.7%66.7%
75.00%85.748310,88150.0%100.0%
50.00%85.46379,49966.7%0.0%
57.14%72.866012,30580.0%0.0%
42.86%76.448511,60033.3%50.0%
33.33%65.35808,98525.0%50.0%
50.00%61.460413,55933.3%66.7%
16.67%60.867311,06550.0%0.0%
50.00%61.355913,5050.0%50.0%
66.67%67.469813,61233.3%100.0%
66.67%66.865512,30950.0%100.0%
66.67%65.268412,92166.7%66.7%
50.00%62.368013,25166.7%33.3%
66.67%61.863311,05050.0%100.0%
83.33%61.286314,357100.0%66.7%
16.67%66.648911,3970.0%25.0%
40.00%55.874311,96250.0%33.3%
60.00%52.261913,792100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.86638,98350.0%100.0%
40.00%54.843813,8210.0%40.0%
40.00%55.266611,5280.0%50.0%
40.00%54.93739,53433.3%50.0%
60.00%51.382314,8550.0%60.0%
60.00%56.847811,06575.0%0.0%
75.00%56.46559,14566.7%100.0%

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Darius vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Darius do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Darius vs Ambessa matchup with a 51.8% win rate compared to Ambessa's 48.2%, a 3.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 56 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Darius do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Ambessa with a 70.8% win rate versus 29.2%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Darius do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Darius vs Ambessa matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Darius vs Ambessa matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 51.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.6 percentage point advantage means Darius is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 56 games analyzed.

What is the best Darius build against Ambessa?

The best Darius build against Ambessa includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Dead Man's Plate with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Darius runes against Ambessa?

The best Darius runes against Ambessa use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Darius vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Darius counter Ambessa?

Yes, Darius has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 51.8% win rate. Darius has a solid advantage over Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Darius against Ambessa?

When playing Darius 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.