How to Play Vanquisher Ambessa
A stage-by-stage plan for Vanquisher Ambessa: opener, when to level and roll for Ambessa, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 39.1%
- Avg place
- 4.98
- 1st place
- 3.4%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 87
How to level and roll with Vanquisher Ambessa
3-cost rerollVanquisher Ambessa is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Gangplank 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 Gangplank hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Gangplank 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. |
Vanquisher Ambessa early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Vanquisher Ambessa yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ambessa.
Rolling odds for Vanquisher Ambessa
Your 3-star targets are Gangplank. 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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Vanquisher Ambessa positioning
A starting board for Vanquisher 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 Rek'Sai on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Ambessa, Bel'Veth, and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Illaoi and Sion 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 Vanquisher Ambessa
Strengths
- Big power spike once Gangplank hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Ambessa and Bel'Veth) 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 61% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Ambessa and Bel'Veth at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Gangplank
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Gangplank are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, and Hand Of Justice 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 Vanquisher Ambessa.
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How to play Vanquisher Ambessa – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Vanquisher Ambessa?
Vanquisher Ambessa is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Gangplank reach 3 stars. Corner Rek'Sai on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, and Hand Of Justice on Ambessa.
When should I roll down for Vanquisher Ambessa?
Vanquisher Ambessa doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Gangplank are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Gangplank?
Slow roll for Gangplank 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 Vanquisher Ambessa a reroll comp?
Yes. Vanquisher Ambessa wants Gangplank at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Vanquisher Ambessa?
Corner Rek'Sai on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Ambessa, Bel'Veth, and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Illaoi and Sion in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Vanquisher Ambessa?
Vanquisher Ambessa has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ambessa.