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
Jayce
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs

50.7%
Jayce win rate vs Ambessa
Skill matchup — could go either way
827
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Jayce WR
49.3%
Ambessa WR
+53
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jayce
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Jayce
Level 2
Ambessa
Level 3
Jayce
Level 6
Ambessa
Level 6
Jayce
1 item
Ambessa
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jayce 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.
Poke vs All-in
Jayce wants to whittle Ambessa down from range. Ambessa needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Ambessa can't reach Jayce, they lose. If they get on top, Jayce is dead.
Range Advantage
Jayce has range advantage. Ambessa should look for short trades when Jayce 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.
Jayce Win Condition
Poke in ranged, all-in in melee, bully lane
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Recommended Items
Jayce

Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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 Jayce's AD damage
Jayce's Worst Matchups
Ambessa's Worst Matchups
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