MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Qiyana vs Ambessa
Qiyana vs Ambessa in Jungle: who wins more often?
Across 660 ranked games in Jungle, Qiyana beats Ambessa in 50% 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 Qiyana ahead by 462 gold.
Qiyana at 15:00
- Gold: +462
- CS: 0
- XP: +117
Typical gap to Ambessa, from 656 games that reached 15:00.
Does Qiyana counter Ambessa?
Even on the count: Qiyana lands at 50% over 660 games. Neither pick wins the lane alone, so take the side you play better and use the rows below to see which early spots swing this one, then play your first ten minutes around them.
Your Qiyana game plan against Ambessa
With a gold lead at 10:00, Qiyana wins 59% of 429 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 35% over 231.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 59% | 429 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 35% | 231 |
| First blood | 55% | 455 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 61% | 329 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 62% | 317 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 61% | 197 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 64% | 86 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 6:51 and level 6 lands around 6:47. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Qiyana in Jungle: the items that actually get built
Into Ambessa specifically, Qiyana finishes Profane Hydra first most often: 49.4% over 257 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Qiyana core is Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge: 48.0% across 1,823 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 Profane Hydra (8,658 games).
Skill plan: Qiyana players max Q first and take Q at level 1.