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
Vladimir
vs

52.3%
Ambessa win rate vs Vladimir
Ambessa has the edge
237
Games Analyzed
52.3%
Ambessa WR
47.7%
Vladimir WR
+185
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Vladimir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ambessa is strongest mid game while Vladimir peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ambessa deals AD damage while Vladimir deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vladimir has range advantage. Ambessa should look for short trades when Vladimir uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Vladimir's Weakness
Vladimir's main weakness: Early game weak, grievous wounds, hard engage pre-pool. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
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 Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vladimir's burst

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

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