Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Ambessa
VS
Champion 2
Jax
vs

50.3%
Ambessa win rate vs Jax
Skill matchup — could go either way
725
Games Analyzed
50.3%
Ambessa WR
49.7%
Jax WR
+27
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Jax
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Jax
Trinity Force
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ambessa is strongest mid game while Jax peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ambessa deals AD damage while Jax deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ambessa typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Jax runs Teleport for map impact. Ambessa needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Jax 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
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

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