Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Mordekaiservs Ambessa

BFighterMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Ambessa based on 68 games. Mordekaiser holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup.

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Mordekaiser Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Mordekaiser 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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Mordekaiser - 58.8% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
58.8% WR
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Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup - 41.2% win rate
Ambessa
41.2% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 68
58.8%
Win Rate
41.2%
5.5
CS / min
5.6
815
DMG / min
794
11,294
Gold / game
10,729
368
Heal / min
274
1,400
DMG Mitigated / min
1,162
0.6
CC / min
0.5
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
61.1%
Late Game WR
38.9%

Mordekaiser vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Ambessa's 41.2%, giving Mordekaiser a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Mordekaiser 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 sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 332 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser 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.

Mordekaiser vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Mordekaiser
5.6Ambessa
Mordekaiser 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
815Mordekaiser
794Ambessa
Damage output is virtually even between Mordekaiser and Ambessa, with only 22 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
11,294Mordekaiser
10,729Ambessa
Mordekaiser earns 565 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 Mordekaiser slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Mordekaiser
0.5Ambessa
Both Mordekaiser 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
1,768Mordekaiser
1,436Ambessa
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Ambessa, healing and mitigating 332 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Build Against Ambessa

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Ambessa are Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 9 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 Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser56.3%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa43.8%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser61.1%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa38.9%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs AmbessaLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs AmbessaLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Ambessa
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs AmbessaResolve
Bone Plating - best Mordekaiser rune vs AmbessaRevitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs Ambessa
53.1% WR

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


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Mordekaiser'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 Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Mordekaiser matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.94%2835.974711,84353.0%51.2%
48.54%2746.289012,14753.9%44.6%
46.62%2665.889311,50043.8%48.7%
52.47%2636.391112,16050.0%54.4%
48.10%2375.684111,33839.2%54.3%
49.76%2096.083611,40042.4%54.8%
56.68%1876.21,21411,90757.1%56.3%
47.67%1725.678911,72050.0%46.1%
57.65%1705.796911,80461.3%54.7%
52.07%1695.678611,35749.3%53.9%
42.24%1616.01,04111,87745.2%40.4%
49.35%1545.588611,45550.0%48.9%
44.83%1455.988210,90044.1%45.4%
47.14%1406.11,08511,68546.8%47.4%
44.27%1315.682612,07940.0%46.5%
53.08%1306.21,01411,87859.7%47.1%
55.91%1276.196612,45564.6%50.6%
40.65%1235.986211,00136.2%44.6%
50.42%1195.789210,98958.2%43.8%
48.70%1156.078711,91350.0%48.0%
53.91%1155.81,04012,11159.0%51.3%
58.88%1075.71,16012,37569.4%53.5%
46.60%1036.280212,46750.0%44.4%
51.49%1016.181811,49051.9%51.0%
53.06%985.577811,22958.5%49.1%
48.96%965.266810,41536.6%58.2%
54.44%905.767111,30056.4%52.9%
48.86%886.278710,40451.0%46.0%
53.49%865.885812,01752.8%54.0%
53.57%843.988111,28948.6%57.5%
55.95%845.782011,57957.9%54.4%
51.81%835.880511,63851.4%52.1%
54.88%825.992111,25851.4%57.8%
53.75%805.772811,34543.8%60.4%
48.68%766.382211,42052.9%45.2%
44.59%745.992912,34146.9%42.9%
43.84%735.292611,79038.7%47.6%
55.56%725.694511,37072.7%41.0%
58.82%685.581511,29456.3%61.1%
56.45%625.986912,05566.7%48.6%
45.76%596.085011,53856.0%38.2%
41.51%533.373512,23445.8%37.9%
55.32%476.286211,83355.0%55.6%
53.49%435.964511,22961.1%48.0%
50.00%423.378011,97947.6%52.4%
47.62%425.382310,81447.4%47.8%
63.41%415.477412,96860.0%65.4%
58.54%415.786412,27971.4%51.9%
47.50%405.674411,08633.3%56.0%
52.50%402.585012,51345.0%60.0%
25.00%406.072411,63923.5%26.1%
35.90%396.097810,36233.3%38.9%
60.00%353.290511,98964.7%55.6%
50.00%325.580610,53940.0%58.8%
45.16%315.878610,73653.9%38.9%
42.86%281.881811,14240.0%46.1%
59.26%271.473513,24175.0%52.6%
51.85%275.690211,80950.0%52.6%
44.44%273.678911,34523.1%64.3%
53.85%261.660010,24755.6%50.0%
40.00%255.796710,72646.1%33.3%
45.83%246.283110,84753.9%36.4%
26.09%233.983410,95916.7%36.4%
50.00%223.183612,95557.1%46.7%
59.09%223.769110,47470.0%50.0%
59.09%222.876912,33055.6%61.5%
35.00%205.260810,70633.3%36.4%
60.00%202.777911,61054.5%66.7%
31.58%195.070210,70150.0%18.2%
42.11%192.383513,27920.0%50.0%
63.16%191.687913,75666.7%61.5%
44.44%181.383812,33050.0%41.7%
55.56%185.880910,33350.0%60.0%
52.94%172.368310,32944.4%62.5%
47.06%174.584112,28633.3%54.5%
25.00%163.478811,48737.5%12.5%
40.00%154.988813,790100.0%30.8%
57.14%145.976112,35525.0%70.0%
71.43%144.791111,63783.3%62.5%
64.29%143.693511,81366.7%62.5%
69.23%134.499612,086100.0%60.0%
38.46%136.074211,09714.3%66.7%
61.54%136.184911,748100.0%37.5%
69.23%131.392713,82580.0%62.5%
58.33%126.079512,70866.7%50.0%
25.00%126.167411,06720.0%28.6%
45.45%115.976812,02462.5%0.0%
18.18%114.37409,96812.5%33.3%
36.36%112.470112,5070.0%66.7%
30.00%101.378413,3340.0%60.0%
50.00%104.55469,39850.0%50.0%
50.00%101.783913,87950.0%50.0%
50.00%105.975014,5520.0%50.0%
60.00%101.774114,15425.0%83.3%
70.00%101.575211,32475.0%66.7%
70.00%105.580313,46080.0%60.0%
55.56%92.790111,58580.0%25.0%
88.89%96.281111,33880.0%100.0%
33.33%93.461011,1220.0%60.0%
33.33%95.872913,08950.0%28.6%
44.44%96.796311,72440.0%50.0%
66.67%90.869612,23150.0%100.0%
33.33%96.388913,67766.7%16.7%
25.00%83.17279,95666.7%0.0%
37.50%83.54787,71233.3%50.0%
62.50%86.96729,14266.7%50.0%
50.00%86.01,16713,07650.0%50.0%
57.14%76.065011,41533.3%75.0%
57.14%75.389312,900100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.489012,64750.0%80.0%
42.86%71.767610,2330.0%75.0%
57.14%74.564310,95866.7%50.0%
28.57%73.452910,3070.0%40.0%
42.86%71.490812,8310.0%50.0%
42.86%76.164910,08433.3%50.0%
85.71%74.668112,16775.0%100.0%
33.33%65.079811,59233.3%33.3%
50.00%63.361711,29266.7%33.3%
83.33%63.164613,130100.0%80.0%
16.67%64.86177,8790.0%50.0%
66.67%66.683912,62766.7%66.7%
40.00%55.871610,41350.0%33.3%
80.00%55.65709,04666.7%100.0%
40.00%52.792111,24266.7%0.0%
40.00%53.36989,13050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.774512,3110.0%33.3%
80.00%55.888613,097100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.970710,53250.0%0.0%

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Mordekaiser vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Ambessa's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Ambessa with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 68 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Ambessa?

The best Mordekaiser build against Ambessa includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Mordekaiser runes against Ambessa?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Ambessa use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.1% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Ambessa?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 58.8% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Ambessa?

When playing Mordekaiser 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.