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
Volibear
vs

54.1%
Ambessa win rate vs Volibear
Ambessa has the edge
418
Games Analyzed
54.1%
Ambessa WR
45.9%
Volibear WR
+325
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Volibear
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
Volibear
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ambessa is strongest mid game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ambessa deals AD damage while Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ambessa typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Volibear runs Teleport for map impact. Ambessa needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Volibear 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
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ambessa's AD damage
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