Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.6%
Pick Rate
6.2%

Mordekaiservs Ambessa

SFighterMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Mordekaiser based on 24 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Ambessa scales better into the 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 - 45.8% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
45.8% WR
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Ambessa vs Mordekaiser matchup - 54.2% win rate
Ambessa
54.2% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 24
45.8%
Win Rate
54.2%
5.1
CS / min
4.8
846
DMG / min
879
11,507
Gold / game
11,368
383
Heal / min
322
1,453
DMG Mitigated / min
1,205
0.7
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
43.8%
Late Game WR
56.3%

Mordekaiser vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 45.8%, giving Ambessa a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Ambessa reaches their power spikes, while Ambessa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Mordekaiser leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser 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.

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 farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.1Mordekaiser
4.8Ambessa
Mordekaiser and Ambessa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
846Mordekaiser
879Ambessa
Ambessa deals 33 more champion damage per minute than Mordekaiser. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mordekaiser choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ambessa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,507Mordekaiser
11,368Ambessa
Mordekaiser and Ambessa generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 139 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Mordekaiser
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
1,836Mordekaiser
1,526Ambessa
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Ambessa, healing and mitigating 309 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 Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Thornmail. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa50.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser43.8%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa56.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Mordekaiser and Ambessa, with Mordekaiser holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Mordekaiser has the edge early, but Ambessa gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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
45.5% WR

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


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.03%1415.898411,95954.0%57.1%
56.12%1396.394212,33064.6%51.6%
56.31%1035.886811,32254.2%58.2%
50.00%946.184411,11437.0%62.5%
56.99%936.192112,06263.6%53.3%
66.67%816.198612,28675.0%61.2%
67.09%795.686912,77460.9%69.6%
52.56%785.587011,75150.0%54.0%
52.56%785.791711,53657.6%48.9%
51.32%765.984412,48160.0%47.1%
56.06%666.21,25412,16458.3%54.8%
52.46%615.886010,21342.9%60.6%
61.67%605.987211,60472.0%54.3%
46.55%586.178610,62250.0%43.8%
53.57%565.91,16612,80761.1%50.0%
50.91%556.01,01410,91356.5%46.9%
52.73%555.591411,83255.6%51.4%
47.17%536.01,01611,39952.4%43.8%
54.00%506.089312,01568.4%45.2%
53.19%476.01,06412,84166.7%48.6%
36.36%445.092912,09533.3%38.5%
52.38%426.383312,79746.1%55.2%
51.22%416.191311,87247.1%54.2%
50.00%405.178311,85266.7%36.4%
43.59%395.468010,23743.8%43.5%
52.78%366.31,00511,90472.2%33.3%
57.14%356.31,13810,68571.4%47.6%
54.29%355.993111,47964.7%44.4%
41.18%345.976210,42050.0%35.0%
55.88%346.588912,52946.1%61.9%
51.52%335.777211,08561.5%45.0%
46.88%326.11,21712,00450.0%45.0%
54.84%312.695512,29881.8%40.0%
50.00%305.765111,34333.3%61.1%
59.26%276.093210,30550.0%66.7%
59.26%276.51,10213,01644.4%66.7%
57.69%264.690213,18655.6%58.8%
50.00%265.986811,30561.5%38.5%
54.17%246.079210,85666.7%41.7%
50.00%245.46789,66953.9%45.5%
45.83%245.184611,50750.0%43.8%
61.90%214.41,02011,26760.0%63.6%
57.14%216.287711,59150.0%63.6%
52.38%216.282411,94970.0%36.4%
73.68%191.374011,80875.0%72.7%
63.16%196.381012,887100.0%46.1%
68.42%196.197111,657100.0%50.0%
56.25%165.786210,90660.0%54.5%
43.75%162.768711,21666.7%14.3%
66.67%154.372510,01840.0%80.0%
42.86%146.070310,63542.9%42.9%
61.54%135.685711,79080.0%50.0%
41.67%122.876113,57833.3%44.4%
50.00%122.088010,41050.0%50.0%
41.67%126.068310,45850.0%37.5%
54.55%110.974213,09680.0%33.3%
63.64%111.073611,77180.0%50.0%
60.00%105.766110,60540.0%80.0%
40.00%101.468612,782100.0%25.0%
50.00%102.868413,621100.0%16.7%
60.00%106.282312,057100.0%33.3%
50.00%106.37089,41657.1%33.3%
44.44%95.171711,39150.0%40.0%
55.56%93.377910,50360.0%50.0%
44.44%94.584211,23333.3%50.0%
75.00%81.681311,49975.0%75.0%
50.00%85.294810,26342.9%100.0%
50.00%84.44848,11850.0%50.0%
50.00%81.472611,14640.0%66.7%
75.00%83.074013,923100.0%71.4%
71.43%72.767411,375100.0%66.7%
71.43%73.393912,11050.0%80.0%
14.29%75.76039,57633.3%0.0%
66.67%65.596710,391100.0%50.0%
83.33%64.079012,697100.0%80.0%
66.67%62.478014,074100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.182411,51450.0%50.0%
40.00%54.11,03614,4370.0%40.0%
60.00%51.11,21013,83950.0%66.7%
60.00%54.39579,65250.0%100.0%
60.00%50.67369,82833.3%100.0%
80.00%54.372310,916100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.581213,8380.0%75.0%
60.00%54.979812,451100.0%33.3%

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Mordekaiser vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Mordekaiser do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Ambessa with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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, Ambessa takes over the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Ambessa?

The best Mordekaiser build against Ambessa includes Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 45.5% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Ambessa?

No, Mordekaiser struggles against Ambessa with only a 45.8% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Mordekaiser players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Ambessa?

When playing Mordekaiser 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.