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
Gragas
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs

51.7%
Gragas win rate vs Ambessa
Skill matchup — could go either way
671
Games Analyzed
51.7%
Gragas WR
48.3%
Ambessa WR
+136
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gragas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Gragas
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 3
Gragas
Level 6
Ambessa
Level 6
Gragas
1 item
Ambessa
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
Gragas deals AP damage while Ambessa deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Ambessa's Weakness
Ambessa's main weakness: Ranged poke, hard CC, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gragas Win Condition
E engage, R displacement, body slam combos
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Recommended Items
Gragas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Gragas's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Gragas's burst
Gragas's Worst Matchups
Ambessa's Worst Matchups
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