Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Illaoivs Ambessa

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 59.3% win rate (+18.5%) over Ambessa based on 27 games. Illaoi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup.

Illaoi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Illaoi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Ambessa - 59.3% win rateAmbessa(59.3%)
Illaoi - 59.3% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
59.3% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Illaoi matchup - 40.7% win rate
Ambessa
40.7% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Ambessa Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 27
59.3%
Win Rate
40.7%
7.3
CS / min
5.5
975
DMG / min
771
13,407
Gold / game
10,951
399
Heal / min
243
1,573
DMG Mitigated / min
1,391
0.4
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Illaoi vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 59.3% win rate compared to Ambessa's 40.7%, giving Illaoi a 18.5 percentage point advantage. Illaoi 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 CS, where Illaoi leads by 1.8 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi 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.

Illaoi vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Illaoi
5.5Ambessa
Illaoi significantly out-farms Ambessa by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 28 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ambessa players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
975Illaoi
771Ambessa
Illaoi heavily out-damages Ambessa by 204 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 Illaoi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,407Illaoi
10,951Ambessa
Illaoi generates a commanding 2,456 more gold per game than Ambessa. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ambessa should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Illaoi
0.5Ambessa
Both Illaoi 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
1,973Illaoi
1,634Ambessa
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Ambessa, healing and mitigating 339 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ambessa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ambessa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Ambessa

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Ambessa are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Illaoi 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 Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa33.3%
Late Game
Illaoi
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi55.6%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa44.4%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Illaoi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Illaoi 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 Illaoi Runes Against Ambessa

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs AmbessaResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs AmbessaDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs AmbessaBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs AmbessaOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Ambessa
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs AmbessaPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Ambessa
71.4% WR

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


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

Illaoi 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
45.63%1607.11,02812,03649.3%42.5%
46.36%1106.391211,30446.1%46.5%
54.08%986.91,04412,60770.7%42.1%
46.25%806.478312,26151.9%43.4%
50.00%807.51,25912,74560.6%42.5%
42.86%777.01,11313,10937.9%45.8%
42.42%666.893011,48143.8%41.2%
53.85%527.092712,72261.1%50.0%
52.00%507.61,17513,18468.4%41.9%
36.96%467.01,14213,15964.3%25.0%
60.00%457.71,60912,90065.0%56.0%
52.27%447.41,10613,63541.2%59.3%
53.49%437.31,16813,52971.4%36.4%
52.38%427.81,33011,60560.0%45.5%
56.10%417.51,03111,47761.3%40.0%
43.90%417.293412,67869.2%32.1%
60.98%417.21,05412,55763.2%59.1%
65.85%417.21,35412,02073.9%55.6%
57.50%407.71,05412,99058.8%56.5%
40.00%406.71,00412,25535.7%42.3%
58.97%397.31,31112,87760.0%57.9%
44.44%367.195012,79352.6%35.3%
38.89%366.888311,68228.6%45.5%
51.43%356.91,00113,17753.3%50.0%
44.12%346.679911,03642.1%46.7%
70.59%347.51,05712,96875.0%66.7%
61.76%347.51,00112,88884.6%47.6%
53.13%327.01,07012,49458.3%50.0%
50.00%307.31,24414,28977.8%38.1%
58.62%297.01,03213,69666.7%55.0%
59.26%277.397513,40766.7%55.6%
50.00%266.683212,62044.4%52.9%
40.00%257.11,13311,85969.2%8.3%
56.52%236.31,04711,75946.1%70.0%
65.22%237.31,00612,93863.6%66.7%
63.64%227.21,04011,45560.0%66.7%
42.86%216.91,05112,02838.5%50.0%
52.63%197.21,13511,73172.7%25.0%
42.11%196.274211,90157.1%33.3%
55.56%187.11,23311,69370.0%37.5%
52.94%176.61,13713,23971.4%40.0%
40.00%157.082411,62233.3%50.0%
60.00%157.295812,49050.0%66.7%
21.43%146.895112,78425.0%20.0%
58.33%127.198310,90662.5%50.0%
50.00%126.472910,66660.0%42.9%
54.55%118.089910,72766.7%0.0%
70.00%107.091511,96571.4%66.7%
60.00%106.771710,64666.7%50.0%
0.00%97.178411,2400.0%0.0%
37.50%87.192312,70050.0%33.3%
12.50%85.21,07812,1280.0%16.7%
50.00%86.986810,85250.0%50.0%
71.43%77.492912,15780.0%50.0%
85.71%77.41,29411,88466.7%100.0%
57.14%76.11,03612,76350.0%60.0%
85.71%77.01,07712,137100.0%50.0%
57.14%77.51,28312,88850.0%60.0%
66.67%66.91,58114,41050.0%75.0%
33.33%66.598815,195100.0%20.0%
33.33%67.66889,48320.0%100.0%
33.33%66.777011,923100.0%0.0%
50.00%67.892111,20740.0%100.0%
16.67%66.164610,99250.0%0.0%
80.00%56.81,10214,98250.0%100.0%
20.00%55.559810,0540.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,05710,32675.0%0.0%
40.00%57.41,06513,41450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.161511,609100.0%25.0%
0.00%56.258512,1670.0%0.0%

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Illaoi vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to Ambessa's 40.7%, a 18.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Ambessa with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Illaoi do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 59.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 18.5 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Ambessa?

The best Illaoi build against Ambessa includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. 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 Illaoi runes against Ambessa?

The best Illaoi runes against Ambessa use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Illaoi vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Illaoi counter Ambessa?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 59.3% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Ambessa?

When playing Illaoi 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.