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
Kayle
vs

49.1%
Ambessa win rate vs Kayle
Skill matchup — could go either way
342
Games Analyzed
49.1%
Ambessa WR
50.9%
Kayle WR
-70
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Kayle
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Kayle
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Kayle
Level 11
Kayle
Level 16
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ambessa is strongest mid game while Kayle peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ambessa deals AD damage while Kayle deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Kayle Win Condition
Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ambessa typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kayle runs Teleport for map impact. Ambessa needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kayle 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

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kayle's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Kayle's burst
Kayle

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ambessa's AD damage
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