MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Evelynn vs Ambessa
Evelynn vs Ambessa in Jungle: who wins more often?
Across 476 ranked games in Jungle, Evelynn beats Ambessa in 56% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Evelynn ahead by 35 gold.
Evelynn at 15:00
- Gold: +35
- CS: -9
- XP: -117
Typical gap to Ambessa, from 474 games that reached 15:00.
Does Evelynn counter Ambessa?
On the count, yes. Evelynn takes 56% of 476 ranked Jungle games against Ambessa. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Evelynn wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Evelynn game plan against Ambessa
With a gold lead at 10:00, Evelynn wins 63% of 256 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 47% over 220.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 63% | 256 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 47% | 220 |
| First blood | 59% | 335 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 62% | 239 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 65% | 170 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 66% | 187 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 72% | 99 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 7:26 and level 6 lands around 6:49. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Evelynn in Jungle: the items that actually get built
Into Ambessa specifically, Evelynn finishes Lich Bane first most often: 55.7% over 262 games of this matchup.
The most-finished core in this exact matchup is Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff: 68.9% across 45 games.
The most-finished Evelynn core is Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff: 55.8% across 2,150 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Gustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Lich Bane (14,257 games).
Skill plan: Evelynn players max Q first and take Q at level 1.