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
Malphite
vs

48.0%
Ambessa win rate vs Malphite
Malphite has the edge
871
Games Analyzed
48.0%
Ambessa WR
52.0%
Malphite WR
-160
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Ambessa deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. 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
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ambessa typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Malphite runs Teleport for map impact. Ambessa needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Malphite 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
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

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