How to Play Noxus Ambessa
A stage-by-stage plan for Noxus Ambessa: opener, when to level and roll for Ambessa, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 26.7%
- Avg place
- 5.59
- 1st place
- 1.7%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 408
How to level and roll with Noxus Ambessa
3-cost rerollNoxus Ambessa is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Darius reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Ambessa. |
Noxus Ambessa early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Noxus Ambessa yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ambessa.
Rolling odds for Noxus Ambessa
Your 3-star targets are Darius. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Noxus Ambessa positioning
A starting board for Noxus Ambessa. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Draven on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Draven and LeBlanc across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ambessa, Swain, and Darius hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Darius in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Noxus Ambessa
Strengths
- Big power spike once Darius hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Ambessa and Draven) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 83% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Darius
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Darius are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, and Infinity Edge on Ambessa.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Noxus Ambessa.
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How to play Noxus Ambessa – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Noxus Ambessa?
Noxus Ambessa is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Darius reach 3 stars. Corner Draven on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, and Infinity Edge on Ambessa.
When should I roll down for Noxus Ambessa?
Noxus Ambessa doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Darius are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Darius?
Slow roll for Darius at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Noxus Ambessa a reroll comp?
Yes. Noxus Ambessa wants Darius at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Noxus Ambessa?
Corner Draven on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Draven and LeBlanc across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ambessa, Swain, and Darius hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Darius in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Noxus Ambessa?
Noxus Ambessa has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ambessa.