Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Ambessa

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

Hecarim vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 62.1% win rate (+24.1%) over Ambessa based on 29 games. Hecarim 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.

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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Ambessa - 62.1% win rateAmbessa(62.1%)
Hecarim - 62.1% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
62.1% WR
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Ambessa vs Hecarim matchup - 37.9% win rate
Ambessa
37.9% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 29
62.1%
Win Rate
37.9%
1.2
CS / min
1.2
632
DMG / min
917
13,019
Gold / game
13,548
658
Heal / min
423
1,216
DMG Mitigated / min
1,341
0.7
CC / min
0.7
69.2%
Early Game WR
30.8%
56.3%
Late Game WR
43.8%

Hecarim vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 62.1% win rate compared to Ambessa's 37.9%, giving Hecarim a 24.1 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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 damage output, where Ambessa leads by 285 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Hecarim
1.2Ambessa
Hecarim and Ambessa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
632Hecarim
917Ambessa
Ambessa heavily out-damages Hecarim by 285 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
13,019Hecarim
13,548Ambessa
Ambessa earns 529 more gold per game than Hecarim, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ambessa slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.7Ambessa
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
1,874Hecarim
1,764Ambessa
Hecarim heals and mitigates 111 more damage per minute than Ambessa, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Hecarim to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ambessa.

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 Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 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
Hecarim
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim69.2%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa30.8%
Late Game
Hecarim
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim56.3%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa43.8%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Ambessa

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs AmbessaSorcery
Phase Rush - 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
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs AmbessaLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Ambessa
83.3% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup with a 62.1% win rate compared to Ambessa's 37.9%, a 24.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Ambessa with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Hecarim 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, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 62.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 24.1 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Ambessa?

The best Hecarim build against Ambessa includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 83.3% win rate in the Hecarim vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Ambessa?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 62.1% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Ambessa?

When playing Hecarim 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.