Diana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Dianavs Ambessa

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Diana vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ambessa wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Diana based on 32 games. Diana wins the early laning phase while Ambessa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Diana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Diana vs Ambessa matchup.

Diana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Diana 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 - 43.8% win rateAmbessa(43.8%)
Diana - 43.8% win rate in this matchup
Diana
43.8% WR
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Ambessa vs Diana matchup - 56.3% win rate
Ambessa
56.3% WR

Who Wins the Diana vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Diana vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 32
43.8%
Win Rate
56.3%
2.1
CS / min
1.9
785
DMG / min
772
13,773
Gold / game
13,654
272
Heal / min
401
1,267
DMG Mitigated / min
1,273
0.5
CC / min
0.6
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Diana vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Diana vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Diana's 43.8%, giving Ambessa a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Diana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ambessa overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Diana vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.1Diana
1.9Ambessa
Diana 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
785Diana
772Ambessa
Damage output is virtually even between Diana and Ambessa, with only 13 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
13,773Diana
13,654Ambessa
Diana and Ambessa generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 119 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Diana
0.6Ambessa
Both Diana and Ambessa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,539Diana
1,675Ambessa
Ambessa heals and mitigates 136 more damage per minute than Diana, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ambessa to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Diana.

Best Diana Build Against Ambessa

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Diana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Diana against Ambessa are Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Diana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Diana vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Diana early game win rateDiana63.6%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa36.4%
Late Game
Ambessa
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Diana late game win rateDiana33.3%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa66.7%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Diana 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Diana. 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: Diana 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 Diana Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Diana primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Conqueror - best Diana rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Diana rune vs AmbessaLegend: Alacrity - best Diana rune vs AmbessaCoup de Grace - best Diana rune vs Ambessa
Inspiration rune tree - Diana secondary runes vs AmbessaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Diana rune vs AmbessaMagical Footwear - best Diana rune vs Ambessa
44.4% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Diana the best tools to compete against Ambessa in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Diana 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
51.89%1066.089612,54257.5%47.5%
46.88%961.470112,76850.9%41.5%
44.21%951.368512,66154.4%34.7%
53.41%881.674013,05457.1%50.0%
40.48%845.886012,46647.1%36.0%
46.91%811.475312,44346.5%47.4%
51.90%796.181713,19263.3%44.9%
52.56%781.479714,27665.6%43.5%
48.00%754.385011,97651.2%43.8%
49.33%755.693312,65248.6%50.0%
37.84%741.575313,37843.8%33.3%
49.30%714.089713,29055.6%45.5%
56.52%691.777913,48154.8%57.9%
54.41%686.295413,29353.6%55.0%
49.23%655.988112,35254.8%44.1%
45.31%645.985611,96039.4%51.6%
46.03%636.286512,22342.9%48.6%
57.14%635.286312,40456.0%57.9%
56.14%576.099812,19848.3%64.3%
52.63%575.786911,31251.7%53.6%
51.79%565.889712,43761.3%40.0%
59.26%543.492514,29169.6%51.6%
37.74%531.485012,88538.5%37.0%
49.02%515.990612,44340.9%55.2%
43.48%466.079511,94447.6%40.0%
54.35%461.478313,55643.8%60.0%
50.00%446.088311,93163.6%36.4%
35.71%426.385411,48334.8%36.8%
53.66%411.680112,95545.8%64.7%
47.50%401.470113,41960.0%40.0%
41.03%393.982312,59941.2%40.9%
36.84%386.079011,31343.8%31.8%
59.46%371.274213,67770.6%50.0%
45.95%371.270211,96142.1%50.0%
57.14%356.093313,40884.6%40.9%
57.14%351.569112,15855.6%58.8%
52.94%341.170412,14460.0%47.4%
66.67%336.185011,57864.7%68.8%
78.79%335.61,00112,83776.9%80.0%
43.75%322.178513,77363.6%33.3%
46.88%321.373512,19350.0%41.7%
48.39%312.477212,71258.3%42.1%
41.94%311.687112,54741.2%42.9%
43.33%302.685311,67244.4%41.7%
63.33%305.486912,21650.0%72.2%
51.72%291.480413,53753.9%50.0%
48.28%291.690912,53643.8%53.9%
68.97%296.091612,06478.6%60.0%
57.14%281.485214,01960.0%55.6%
53.57%285.792812,38961.5%46.7%
48.15%271.477814,61054.5%43.8%
70.37%276.289511,94770.6%70.0%
48.15%271.372012,15558.3%40.0%
66.67%271.381013,65066.7%66.7%
34.62%261.877813,33946.1%23.1%
46.15%265.196812,22146.1%46.1%
44.00%251.376813,35750.0%38.5%
58.33%241.477612,85150.0%64.3%
54.17%246.096714,32850.0%56.3%
47.83%234.084712,72941.7%54.5%
45.45%225.997413,21462.5%35.7%
40.91%226.286011,64246.1%33.3%
61.90%212.172611,96375.0%44.4%
60.00%201.475311,43275.0%50.0%
50.00%202.377113,59650.0%50.0%
57.89%191.397714,94566.7%53.9%
42.11%191.368212,09644.4%40.0%
50.00%182.076912,25945.5%57.1%
44.44%181.786813,91571.4%27.3%
55.56%182.367012,44961.5%40.0%
52.94%174.782913,10642.9%60.0%
52.94%171.480313,45866.7%37.5%
23.53%171.164812,15833.3%12.5%
52.94%175.883812,18042.9%60.0%
50.00%165.81,01513,10450.0%50.0%
62.50%166.396912,462100.0%40.0%
66.67%156.292714,08450.0%69.2%
46.67%152.368711,71866.7%16.7%
26.67%154.371711,86828.6%25.0%
50.00%146.497312,83262.5%33.3%
42.86%144.783712,24244.4%40.0%
42.86%143.075512,08133.3%50.0%
42.86%141.177810,99940.0%50.0%
64.29%145.81,05113,62275.0%60.0%
35.71%143.179512,92340.0%33.3%
64.29%144.992712,45550.0%75.0%
69.23%135.093912,965100.0%60.0%
53.85%131.691514,04340.0%62.5%
76.92%136.29229,86080.0%66.7%
75.00%121.971412,01087.5%50.0%
66.67%121.872012,10557.1%80.0%
45.45%115.579012,30650.0%40.0%
36.36%114.81,03513,43066.7%25.0%
27.27%115.673210,89250.0%0.0%
63.64%115.61,14912,88840.0%83.3%
50.00%104.175515,05550.0%50.0%
44.44%91.681313,79733.3%50.0%
44.44%96.993512,81933.3%66.7%
66.67%91.174611,69150.0%100.0%
44.44%94.685913,10650.0%42.9%
44.44%96.288710,78366.7%0.0%
25.00%81.553810,59320.0%33.3%
28.57%73.173810,93950.0%0.0%
28.57%74.585512,06650.0%0.0%
42.86%72.496015,10150.0%40.0%
28.57%75.21,07713,66666.7%0.0%
57.14%74.193315,59450.0%60.0%
42.86%75.51,01017,0430.0%42.9%
50.00%65.592814,6800.0%50.0%
40.00%54.91,04313,7690.0%50.0%
60.00%50.972312,17550.0%100.0%
20.00%57.098212,74733.3%0.0%
40.00%51.273513,08766.7%0.0%
80.00%56.077510,838100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.288714,90233.3%50.0%

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Diana vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Diana do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Diana vs Ambessa matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Diana's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Diana do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Ambessa with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Diana do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Diana vs Ambessa matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Diana vs Ambessa matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Diana with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Diana build against Ambessa?

The best Diana build against Ambessa includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Diana runes against Ambessa?

The best Diana runes against Ambessa use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Diana vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Diana counter Ambessa?

No, Diana struggles against Ambessa with only a 43.8% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Diana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Diana against Ambessa?

When playing Diana against Ambessa, play cautiously and avoid Ambessa's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ambessa has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.