Elise - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Elisevs Ambessa

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

Elise vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Elise based on 5 games. Ambessa holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Elise vs Ambessa matchup.

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Elise Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Elise 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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Elise - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Elise
20.0% WR
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Ambessa vs Elise matchup - 80.0% win rate
Ambessa
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Elise vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Elise vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.1
CS / min
2.4
1,019
DMG / min
805
12,095
Gold / game
11,486
379
Heal / min
365
495
DMG Mitigated / min
1,098
1.1
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Elise vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Elise vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Elise's 20.0%, giving Ambessa a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Ambessa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Elise 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 Elise leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Elise 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.

Elise vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Elise wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.1Elise
2.4Ambessa
Ambessa edges out Elise by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ambessa.
Damage
1,019Elise
805Ambessa
Elise heavily out-damages Ambessa by 214 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ambessa should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Elise's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,095Elise
11,486Ambessa
Elise earns 609 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 Elise slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Elise
0.6Ambessa
Elise provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Elise coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
874Elise
1,463Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 590 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Elise Build Against Ambessa

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Elise needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Elise against Ambessa are Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff. This combination gives Elise 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 Elise vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Elise early game win rateElise0.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa100.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Elise late game win rateElise25.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa75.0%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Elise. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Elise. 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. Elise players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Elise Runes Against Ambessa

Domination rune tree - Elise primary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Elise rune vs AmbessaCheap Shot - best Elise rune vs AmbessaGrisly Mementos - best Elise rune vs AmbessaRelentless Hunter - best Elise rune vs Ambessa
Precision rune tree - Elise secondary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Elise rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Elise rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

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


Elise matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Elise'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 Elise build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Elise 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
78.79%331.078512,30388.2%68.8%
60.71%280.868512,24338.5%80.0%
44.00%250.775812,29280.0%20.0%
52.00%251.069213,04333.3%62.5%
23.81%211.268312,44710.0%36.4%
60.00%201.075311,90462.5%58.3%
52.63%191.079413,85242.9%58.3%
33.33%180.870711,71020.0%38.5%
53.33%150.959711,46642.9%62.5%
60.00%150.974310,47442.9%75.0%
57.14%140.864310,72262.5%50.0%
50.00%140.772712,35833.3%54.5%
35.71%140.868712,09528.6%42.9%
28.57%140.85439,49833.3%25.0%
41.67%121.37089,47028.6%60.0%
36.36%110.653310,85566.7%0.0%
54.55%111.169111,73750.0%55.6%
45.45%111.36859,49950.0%42.9%
72.73%110.865112,783100.0%57.1%
80.00%101.278113,869100.0%71.4%
60.00%100.975812,69060.0%60.0%
70.00%100.77149,05360.0%80.0%
40.00%100.976112,67366.7%28.6%
30.00%100.958511,89666.7%14.3%
50.00%100.971614,611100.0%44.4%
33.33%90.94917,98837.5%0.0%
44.44%91.574812,48566.7%33.3%
22.22%91.25559,81950.0%14.3%
33.33%91.661710,3130.0%42.9%
44.44%91.568011,42225.0%60.0%
50.00%80.994114,85233.3%60.0%
37.50%81.864312,222100.0%16.7%
25.00%81.088912,8380.0%33.3%
50.00%80.976513,09050.0%50.0%
42.86%70.560310,41720.0%100.0%
71.43%70.865912,27675.0%66.7%
57.14%71.253810,8190.0%66.7%
28.57%73.26408,74020.0%50.0%
16.67%60.776410,7250.0%33.3%
50.00%60.976012,19850.0%50.0%
100.00%61.11,03618,6640.0%100.0%
16.67%61.46459,9110.0%25.0%
40.00%52.189915,4410.0%40.0%
80.00%50.650311,155100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.656511,794100.0%0.0%
80.00%50.54898,820100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.11,01912,0950.0%25.0%
60.00%51.472712,279100.0%50.0%

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Elise vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Elise do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Elise vs Ambessa matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Elise's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Elise do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Elise with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ambessa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Elise do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Elise vs Ambessa matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Elise vs Ambessa matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Elise with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Elise build against Ambessa?

The best Elise build against Ambessa includes Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Elise runes against Ambessa?

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

Does Elise counter Ambessa?

No, Elise struggles against Ambessa with only a 20.0% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Elise players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Elise against Ambessa?

When playing Elise 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.