Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Ambessa

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

Hecarim vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Hecarim based on 8 games. Ambessa holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup.

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Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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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Hecarim - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
25.0% WR
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Ambessa vs Hecarim matchup - 75.0% win rate
Ambessa
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
542
DMG / min
884
12,124
Gold / game
14,471
607
Heal / min
483
1,089
DMG Mitigated / min
1,294
0.6
CC / min
0.5
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Hecarim vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 25.0%, giving Ambessa a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Ambessa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Ambessa leads by 343 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

Ambessa is favored during the laning phase against Hecarim, 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
1.1Hecarim
1.2Ambessa
Hecarim and Ambessa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
542Hecarim
884Ambessa
Ambessa heavily out-damages Hecarim by 343 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim 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
12,124Hecarim
14,471Ambessa
Ambessa generates a commanding 2,347 more gold per game than Hecarim. This substantial economic advantage means Ambessa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hecarim should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Hecarim
0.5Ambessa
Both Hecarim 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
1,695Hecarim
1,777Ambessa
Ambessa heals and mitigates 82 more damage per minute than Hecarim, 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 Hecarim.

Best Hecarim Build Against Ambessa

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Ambessa are Serylda's Grudge, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim 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 Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ambessa
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim25.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa75.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim25.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa75.0%

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

Best Hecarim Runes Against Ambessa

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs AmbessaSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs AmbessaNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs AmbessaCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs AmbessaWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Ambessa
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Ambessa
20.0% WR

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


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

Hecarim 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
41.86%861.274812,78238.2%44.2%
44.05%841.372712,79442.9%44.9%
40.74%811.159211,58440.5%40.9%
40.26%771.367912,50645.2%37.0%
41.33%751.263511,22840.6%41.9%
54.84%621.166311,58748.3%60.6%
48.28%581.371512,67153.6%43.3%
49.12%571.173012,73365.2%38.2%
51.06%471.062811,47244.8%61.1%
43.18%441.272912,81744.4%42.3%
29.55%441.163912,23725.0%33.3%
37.21%431.162812,41930.0%43.5%
62.16%371.169412,95464.3%60.9%
47.22%361.266011,52144.4%50.0%
48.57%351.385512,56952.9%44.4%
50.00%341.174312,49837.5%61.1%
48.48%331.168111,69646.7%50.0%
56.25%321.167510,99360.0%50.0%
51.61%311.074313,57150.0%52.6%
38.71%311.181512,27646.7%31.3%
48.39%311.169912,84466.7%44.0%
53.33%301.070412,92645.5%57.9%
48.28%291.161310,23557.9%30.0%
52.17%231.181711,21353.3%50.0%
40.91%221.060810,64142.9%37.5%
57.14%211.184013,54055.6%58.3%
50.00%201.160211,61644.4%54.5%
44.44%181.386612,67528.6%54.5%
38.89%181.272211,74744.4%33.3%
50.00%181.269512,11750.0%50.0%
43.75%161.178914,09360.0%36.4%
50.00%161.490012,19742.9%55.6%
62.50%161.058212,24777.8%42.9%
62.50%161.587114,96875.0%58.3%
33.33%150.864211,36050.0%27.3%
60.00%150.970312,46650.0%66.7%
64.29%141.178611,88771.4%57.1%
42.86%141.483413,18650.0%33.3%
21.43%141.166512,59316.7%25.0%
78.57%141.172013,71566.7%81.8%
38.46%131.378612,47260.0%25.0%
33.33%121.063712,34220.0%42.9%
41.67%121.149113,14933.3%44.4%
33.33%121.560711,5820.0%50.0%
55.56%91.866211,28150.0%66.7%
66.67%91.276610,74462.5%100.0%
77.78%91.285711,86080.0%75.0%
25.00%81.154212,12425.0%25.0%
42.86%70.953510,30133.3%50.0%
57.14%71.481014,040100.0%50.0%
57.14%71.090514,03766.7%50.0%
66.67%61.31,29413,44550.0%100.0%
66.67%63.463812,47075.0%50.0%
20.00%52.255111,2750.0%33.3%
60.00%53.059213,8360.0%60.0%
20.00%50.946310,4510.0%50.0%
0.00%31.544313,1620.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Ambessa in the early game?

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

How does Hecarim do against Ambessa in the late game?

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

Ambessa wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Ambessa?

The best Hecarim build against Ambessa includes Serylda's Grudge, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of 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 Hecarim runes against Ambessa?

The best Hecarim runes against Ambessa use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 20.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Ambessa?

No, Hecarim struggles against Ambessa with only a 25.0% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Ambessa?

When playing Hecarim 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.