Matchup Win Rate
55.1%
Gold Diff @ 15
-71g
Gold Diff @ End
+358g
Average KDA
6/6/6
Ambessa Win Condition
Ambessa's win condition hinges on minimizing Mordekaiser's proc damage and establishing an item lead. If Ambessa chooses to build Magic Resist (MR), it becomes "very hard for him to beat you". Post-six, if Mordekaiser lacks his ultimate and Ambessa has TP, she can play aggressively. The most aggressive win condition is to secure a major lead that allows Ambessa to one-shot him under tower.
Mordekaiser Win Condition
Mordekaiser wins by successfully landing his abilities to trigger his passive proc. If Ambessa gets hit by his
E ability, she takes a "very bad trade". If he manages to land his
Q and activate his passive, he maintains high pressure.
General Strategy
The general strategy emphasizes avoiding Mordekaiser's abilities. Ambessa must avoid being hit by hisQ/
E to deny him the passive proc. A helpful characteristic of this matchup is that Mordekaiser'sE (dash/pull) has a "long delay," which Ambessa can use to dodge out of the ability, even though her own dash also has a delay.
Securing wave priority is important. If the enemy team does not feature many other AP champions, Ambessa may opt to forgo MR early and prioritize a damage build like Eclipse or a bruiser path.
Trading Patterns
When trading, be mindful of Mordekaiser's range and effects. You must avoid greeting for cannon minions if it means getting hit by hisE, as this leads to a "very bad trade". If Mordekaiser uses his
W (shield), Ambessa can potentially still use her ultimate to follow up and kill him if he is low enough, especially if she has access to Ignite. Given the long delay on his E, Ambessa should actively practice dodging it during trades.
Wave Management
Ambessa needs to prioritize securing wave priority. If Mordekaiser manages to push the wave into Ambessa's tower, she should focus on catching the cannon wave quickly and then taking a recall.
Build & Rune Breakdown
Ambessa Build
Starting Items (53.2% WR)
Core Items (44.4% WR)
Optimal Runes (50.9% WR)
Skill Priority
!["q](https://lolmatchups.net/Ambessa"Q.webp)
"QE![w"](https://lolmatchups.net/AmbessaW".webp)
W"Skill Order
Mordekaiser Build
Starting Items (56.7% WR)
Core Items (50.0% WR)
Optimal Runes (46.4% WR)
Skill Priority
!["q](https://lolmatchups.net/Mordekaiser"Q.webp)
"QE![w"](https://lolmatchups.net/MordekaiserW".webp)
W"Skill Order
