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
Vayne
vs

47.9%
Ambessa win rate vs Vayne
Vayne has the edge
478
Games Analyzed
47.9%
Ambessa WR
52.1%
Vayne WR
-167
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Vayne
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Vayne
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Vayne
BORK
Vayne
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ambessa is strongest mid game while Vayne 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.
Range Advantage
Vayne has range advantage. Ambessa should look for short trades when Vayne uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
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
Vayne Win Condition
Scale, shred tanks with W true damage, kite with R+Q
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 Vayne's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Vayne's sustain/autos
Vayne

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

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