Qiyana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Qiyanavs Ambessa

FAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Qiyana vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Qiyana wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Ambessa based on 10 games. Qiyana holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup.

Qiyana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Qiyana 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 - 70.0% win rateAmbessa(70.0%)
Qiyana - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Qiyana
70.0% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Qiyana matchup - 30.0% win rate
Ambessa
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Qiyana vs Ambessa Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
2.5
CS / min
2.6
874
DMG / min
704
13,055
Gold / game
11,900
334
Heal / min
317
621
DMG Mitigated / min
1,110
0.8
CC / min
0.5
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Qiyana vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Ambessa's 30.0%, giving Qiyana a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Qiyana 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 Ambessa leads by 472 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana 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.

Qiyana vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Ambessa in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.5Qiyana
2.6Ambessa
Qiyana 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
874Qiyana
704Ambessa
Qiyana heavily out-damages Ambessa by 170 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 Qiyana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,055Qiyana
11,900Ambessa
Qiyana generates a commanding 1,155 more gold per game than Ambessa. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana 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
0.8Qiyana
0.5Ambessa
Both Qiyana and Ambessa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
955Qiyana
1,427Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Qiyana, healing and mitigating 472 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Qiyana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Qiyana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Qiyana Build Against Ambessa

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Ambessa are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Serpent's Fang. This combination gives Qiyana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Qiyana
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana75.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa25.0%
Late Game
Qiyana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana66.7%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa33.3%

Qiyana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Qiyana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Qiyana 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 Qiyana Runes Against Ambessa

Inspiration rune tree - Qiyana primary runes vs AmbessaInspiration
First Strike - best Qiyana rune vs AmbessaMagical Footwear - best Qiyana rune vs AmbessaTriple Tonic - best Qiyana rune vs AmbessaCosmic Insight - best Qiyana rune vs Ambessa
Domination rune tree - Qiyana secondary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Sudden Impact - best Qiyana rune vs AmbessaTreasure Hunter - best Qiyana rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Qiyana to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Qiyana'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 Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Qiyana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.33%456.379911,74756.0%50.0%
37.21%436.276612,07344.4%32.0%
48.78%416.187711,85662.5%40.0%
45.00%406.185212,62052.9%39.1%
62.16%376.690013,54761.5%62.5%
48.57%356.688111,45945.5%53.9%
35.29%344.074110,62222.7%58.3%
50.00%326.075511,37642.9%55.6%
56.25%326.272710,95764.3%50.0%
51.85%276.391312,52364.3%38.5%
51.85%276.591011,96937.5%72.7%
50.00%265.971510,00440.0%63.6%
38.46%265.584111,13929.4%55.6%
45.83%244.686511,99642.9%50.0%
59.09%226.079412,30166.7%53.9%
45.45%226.489712,60733.3%53.9%
38.10%214.264710,62941.7%33.3%
52.38%216.284012,48842.9%57.1%
42.86%211.174412,95540.0%45.5%
31.58%195.971710,70833.3%28.6%
31.58%191.169312,64320.0%44.4%
33.33%186.085712,01330.0%37.5%
61.11%185.91,10012,45160.0%62.5%
58.82%175.892412,15363.6%50.0%
58.82%175.994212,14962.5%55.6%
56.25%166.89259,84272.7%20.0%
37.50%161.274813,74680.0%18.2%
62.50%166.192412,72566.7%60.0%
43.75%166.378411,64340.0%50.0%
25.00%166.067911,36233.3%20.0%
43.75%166.71,03412,14660.0%16.7%
50.00%146.294312,50544.4%60.0%
42.86%146.277512,60980.0%22.2%
57.14%141.480514,32533.3%75.0%
64.29%146.798112,48962.5%66.7%
30.77%134.874311,51728.6%33.3%
61.54%132.11,01813,30066.7%57.1%
38.46%136.081212,67933.3%42.9%
23.08%131.070112,71233.3%14.3%
53.85%135.877711,48057.1%50.0%
16.67%126.572111,0800.0%28.6%
25.00%126.074110,9310.0%37.5%
45.45%111.360410,86437.5%66.7%
70.00%101.394917,314100.0%66.7%
60.00%101.187215,45450.0%62.5%
50.00%106.01,07514,77366.7%42.9%
70.00%102.587413,05575.0%66.7%
33.33%92.474412,42860.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,01112,18960.0%100.0%
66.67%95.995112,11775.0%60.0%
33.33%95.272013,15950.0%28.6%
22.22%90.980314,4010.0%33.3%
55.56%90.975215,45250.0%60.0%
44.44%92.898611,07725.0%60.0%
37.50%81.172614,78850.0%33.3%
75.00%86.51,31015,06360.0%100.0%
37.50%86.891412,78133.3%40.0%
25.00%85.370412,0580.0%50.0%
37.50%80.784110,74840.0%33.3%
71.43%72.566913,88280.0%50.0%
71.43%71.472112,33475.0%66.7%
71.43%73.079412,5650.0%100.0%
71.43%71.388612,56780.0%50.0%
28.57%71.172813,51250.0%20.0%
57.14%73.777911,9120.0%100.0%
33.33%66.31,05912,9900.0%50.0%
33.33%61.290015,90625.0%50.0%
50.00%60.760312,25866.7%33.3%
66.67%67.41,21415,143100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.71,06814,06150.0%50.0%
83.33%61.284013,79850.0%100.0%
20.00%51.270614,9820.0%20.0%
40.00%51.193115,946100.0%25.0%
0.00%52.96659,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%50.979210,16966.7%50.0%
20.00%53.966010,30550.0%0.0%
20.00%52.288011,9860.0%100.0%
20.00%50.89969,9510.0%50.0%
80.00%55.177211,53566.7%100.0%

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Qiyana vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Qiyana do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Ambessa's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Qiyana do against Ambessa in the early game?

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

How does Qiyana do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Qiyana build against Ambessa?

The best Qiyana build against Ambessa includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Serpent's Fang with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Qiyana runes against Ambessa?

The best Qiyana runes against Ambessa use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Qiyana vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Qiyana counter Ambessa?

Yes, Qiyana has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 70.0% win rate. Qiyana strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Qiyana against Ambessa?

When playing Qiyana 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.