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
Malphite
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs

52.8%
Malphite win rate vs Ambessa
Malphite has the edge
839
Games Analyzed
52.8%
Malphite WR
47.2%
Ambessa WR
+223
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Malphite
Level 6
Ambessa
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Ambessa
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
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
Malphite deals Mixed 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.
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Recommended Items
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
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
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Ambessa's Worst Matchups
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