Ambessa vs Irelia
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate early trades pre-6 with superior base damage and energy sustain, forcing favorable mana trades.
- Post-6 becomes more skill-dependent as her R setup becomes dangerous, but you can still win if you dodge her E or bait out her Q resets poorly.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves using Q mobility to gap close, weaving autos between abilities, then using W or additional Q charges to disengage before she can fully stack passive.
- Short, frequent trades favor your energy system over her mana costs.
Wave Control
- Maintain aggressive positioning to deny her minion stacking opportunities while building slow pushes that give you minion advantage for extended trades.
- Avoid hard shoving as this gives her free passive stacks and Q reset opportunities.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't commit to all-ins when she has full passive stacks and minions nearby for Q resets as she can turn fights dramatically.
- Avoid using all Q charges offensively without an escape plan since her E can lock you down for extended punishment.
Created on 12/28/2025
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