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
Sylas
vs

61.2%
Ambessa win rate vs Sylas
Ambessa hard counters Sylas
103
Games Analyzed
61.2%
Ambessa WR
38.8%
Sylas WR
+893
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Sylas
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Sylas
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Sylas
1 item
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 Sylas deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Sylas's Weakness
Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
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 Sylas's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sylas's burst
Sylas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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