Irelia vs Ambessa
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Ambessa's superior base damage and energy sustain, but can start winning around level 4-5 with stacked passive and Q resets.
- Post-6 you have a significant advantage with R setup and full combo potential, especially if you can dodge her R with your Q mobility.
How to Trade
- Your best trades involve stacking passive on minions first, then engaging with E-Q combo when she's positioned aggressively.
- Always look to extend trades with Q resets rather than short poke exchanges where her energy sustain outvalues your mana costs.
Wave Control
- Push early waves to build minion advantage for passive stacking, but be careful of overextending without vision since Ambessa can run you down.
- After level 6, look to freeze near your tower where you can use minions for Q resets while limiting her all-in potential.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E trying to interrupt her Q dashes as she can buffer through the stun with proper timing.
- Avoid trading without passive stacks as your base damage is significantly lower than hers in early levels.
Created on 12/28/2025
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