Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vivs Ambessa

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ambessa wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Vi based on 14 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Ambessa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Ambessa matchup.

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Vi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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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Vi - 35.7% win rate in this matchup
Vi
35.7% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Vi matchup - 64.3% win rate
Ambessa
64.3% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Vi vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 14
35.7%
Win Rate
64.3%
1.3
CS / min
1.4
729
DMG / min
757
13,204
Gold / game
13,575
281
Heal / min
421
1,122
DMG Mitigated / min
1,293
0.9
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
30.0%
Late Game WR
70.0%

Vi vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Vi's 35.7%, giving Ambessa a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Ambessa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi 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 Vi leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vi 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.

Vi vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Vi
1.4Ambessa
Vi 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
729Vi
757Ambessa
Damage output is virtually even between Vi and Ambessa, with only 28 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
13,204Vi
13,575Ambessa
Ambessa earns 371 more gold per game than Vi, 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
0.9Vi
0.5Ambessa
Vi provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,403Vi
1,714Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 311 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Ambessa

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Ambessa are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Vi 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 Vi vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi50.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa50.0%
Late Game
Ambessa
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi30.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa70.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vi and Ambessa, with Vi 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Vi. 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 — Vi 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 Vi Runes Against Ambessa

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs AmbessaSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs AmbessaGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs AmbessaRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Ambessa
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Vi rune vs Ambessa
57.1% WR

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


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vi 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
40.43%1410.967711,96234.7%43.5%
46.67%1201.062611,68745.8%47.2%
53.04%1150.964912,55348.8%55.4%
52.63%1141.063411,96354.8%51.4%
45.28%1061.169312,48832.5%53.0%
47.17%1061.065313,14345.7%47.9%
43.42%761.074313,30738.7%46.7%
51.43%700.962011,01546.1%58.1%
43.94%661.066712,34434.5%51.4%
47.62%631.064412,55855.0%44.2%
42.62%611.162711,88233.3%51.6%
44.26%610.962812,35260.9%34.2%
59.32%590.863912,18176.0%47.1%
58.49%530.963212,80555.0%60.6%
52.83%530.960511,46269.2%37.0%
45.28%531.061012,75440.0%48.5%
50.94%531.267912,31647.1%52.8%
53.85%521.067113,09647.4%57.6%
42.55%471.161711,35045.0%40.7%
51.16%430.867212,33155.6%48.0%
42.86%421.164510,96631.6%52.2%
62.50%401.060911,58955.6%68.2%
57.50%401.768212,92552.9%60.9%
52.94%340.968013,13069.2%42.9%
43.75%320.968811,39235.7%50.0%
48.39%311.173211,74940.0%56.3%
53.33%301.067511,80850.0%55.6%
46.67%301.068211,90940.0%50.0%
53.33%301.075013,72445.5%57.9%
44.00%251.769812,88218.2%64.3%
60.00%251.065812,24087.5%47.1%
56.52%230.965413,05383.3%47.1%
47.83%230.972613,09666.7%41.2%
47.83%230.755710,19546.7%50.0%
45.45%220.980712,49737.5%50.0%
27.78%182.062711,33925.0%30.0%
52.94%171.068311,77157.1%50.0%
52.94%171.268913,50157.1%50.0%
37.50%160.856211,15940.0%36.4%
57.14%141.754612,28433.3%63.6%
42.86%141.04469,89637.5%50.0%
57.14%140.758710,28450.0%66.7%
35.71%141.372913,20450.0%30.0%
64.29%140.869012,53466.7%62.5%
30.77%130.655711,27042.9%16.7%
61.54%130.954511,44960.0%62.5%
50.00%121.455012,73025.0%62.5%
83.33%121.589413,817100.0%77.8%
50.00%120.656512,19240.0%57.1%
58.33%123.073010,67328.6%100.0%
54.55%111.471313,80960.0%50.0%
54.55%111.648610,68380.0%33.3%
40.00%101.248612,205100.0%14.3%
44.44%90.957911,2580.0%80.0%
55.56%91.472812,22166.7%50.0%
44.44%91.460113,00160.0%25.0%
55.56%90.969313,552100.0%42.9%
66.67%91.170412,43075.0%60.0%
55.56%91.676012,71160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.35177,94275.0%40.0%
50.00%83.461710,48033.3%60.0%
14.29%76.083011,1350.0%33.3%
57.14%71.856212,70750.0%60.0%
33.33%61.743711,22433.3%33.3%
66.67%62.477712,042100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.45829,05060.0%0.0%
50.00%60.956311,135100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.87149,9700.0%66.7%
20.00%52.25519,04850.0%0.0%
60.00%51.14828,51566.7%50.0%
80.00%55.47809,56475.0%100.0%
60.00%56.089613,834100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.261211,75450.0%33.3%
40.00%52.281513,3250.0%50.0%

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Vi vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Vi vs Ambessa matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Vi's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vi do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Ambessa with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Ambessa takes over the Vi vs Ambessa matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Ambessa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Ambessa matchup?

Ambessa wins the matchup against Vi with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Ambessa?

The best Vi build against Ambessa includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Ambessa?

The best Vi runes against Ambessa use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Vi vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Ambessa?

No, Vi struggles against Ambessa with only a 35.7% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Vi against Ambessa?

When playing Vi 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.