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
Darius
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs
51.1%
Darius win rate vs Ambessa
Skill matchup — could go either way
912
Games Analyzed
51.1%
Darius WR
48.9%
Ambessa WR
+88
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Ambessa
Level 6
Ambessa
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Ambessa peaks mid 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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Ambessa's Weakness
Ambessa's main weakness: Ranged poke, hard CC, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Ghost Threat
Darius runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Darius
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ambessa's AD damage
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 Darius's AD damage
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