Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Ambessa
VS
Champion 2
Gangplank
vs

48.1%
Ambessa win rate vs Gangplank
Skill matchup — could go either way
801
Games Analyzed
48.1%
Ambessa WR
51.9%
Gangplank WR
-155
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Gangplank
Level 13
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ambessa is strongest mid game while Gangplank peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Close the Gap
Gangplank will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Exploit Ambessa's Weakness
Ambessa's main weakness: Ranged poke, hard CC, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ambessa typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Gangplank runs Teleport for map impact. Ambessa needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Gangplank outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Ambessa

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
Gangplank

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ambessa's AD damage
Ambessa's Worst Matchups
Gangplank's Worst Matchups
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