AmbessaTFT Build
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Vanquisher
4 CostBest Ambessa build for TFT Set 16 with 59.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Giant Slayer, and Quicksilver. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Ambessa builds: Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (58.97% top four rate, +7.38% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Titan's Resolve (58.75% top four rate, +7.16% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (54.71% top four rate, +3.12% difference)
Ambessa Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Ambessa in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Ambessa's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Ambessa?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Ambessa, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Ambessa, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Edge of Night, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Ambessa, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness.
Ambessa Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Ambessa's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Ambessa's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Ambessa in Set 16
RecommendedAmbessa is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Ambessa achieves up to +7.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 51.6%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Ambessa provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Ambessa Itemization in Set 16
Ambessa's optimal items provide +7.4% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
As a 4-cost champion, Ambessa has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Ambessa Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Ambessa itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Ambessa has a base top four rate of 51.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Ambessa item build achieves a 59.0% top four rate, representing a +7.4% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Ambessa achieves 55.4% top four rate (+3.8% vs base) with 4.18 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Ambessa achieves a 13.7% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Ambessa
- When Ambessa fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Ambessa's best items
- When Ambessa is your primary late-game carry option
✗When NOT to Itemize Ambessa
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Ambessa's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Ambessa Items in TFT Set 16
The best Ambessa item is Striker's Flail with a 61.05% win rate (+9.46% vs base), 15.63% first place rate, and 2.16% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 14.44% pick rate and 53.52% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Ambessa items are Striker's Flail, Giant Slayer, and Quicksilver.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 61.05% | +9.46% | 15.63% | 2.16% | 1,859 | ||
  | B | 60.42% | +8.83% | 13.95% | 2.93% | 2,519 | ||
 | B | 58.54% | +6.95% | 15.63% | 4.50% | 3,869 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 58.49% | +6.90% | 16.23% | 5.22% | 4,490 | |
| 5 | | B | 58.19% | +6.60% | 16.08% | 5.10% | 4,387 | |
| 6 | | B | 57.53% | +5.94% | 13.34% | 3.47% | 2,983 | |
| 7 | | B | 57.31% | +5.72% | 14.64% | 9.45% | 8,133 | |
| 8 |  | B | 56.27% | +4.68% | 14.18% | 10.11% | 8,703 | |
| 9 | | B | 53.80% | +2.21% | 14.97% | 9.39% | 8,084 | |
| 10 | | B | 53.52% | +1.93% | 13.97% | 14.44% | 12,430 |
Best Ambessa Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Ambessa artifact item is The Indomitable with a 70.59% win rate (+19.00% vs base), 20.80% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.43% pick rate and 62.26% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Ambessa artifact items are The Indomitable, Rapid Firecannon, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 70.59% | +19.00% | 20.80% | 0.02% | 17 | ||
| A | 64.81% | +13.22% | 17.94% | 0.06% | 54 | ||
| A | 64.23% | +12.64% | 21.01% | 0.16% | 137 | ||
| 4 | A | 63.73% | +12.14% | 20.95% | 0.12% | 102 | |
| 5 | A | 62.26% | +10.67% | 16.90% | 0.43% | 371 | |
| 6 | A | 60.22% | +8.63% | 22.69% | 0.11% | 93 | |
| 7 | A | 60.00% | +8.41% | 19.85% | 0.21% | 185 | |
| 8 | A | 59.57% | +7.98% | 17.85% | 0.05% | 47 | |
| 9 | A | 59.09% | +7.50% | 19.01% | 0.05% | 44 | |
| 10 | A | 58.12% | +6.53% | 21.96% | 0.14% | 117 | |
| 11 | A | 55.88% | +4.29% | 20.56% | 0.04% | 34 | |
| 12 | A | 54.55% | +2.96% | 18.71% | 0.04% | 33 | |
| 13 | A | 54.37% | +2.78% | 20.34% | 0.36% | 309 | |
| 14 | A | 53.79% | +2.20% | 21.66% | 0.32% | 277 | |
| 15 | B | 51.59% | -0.00% | 14.13% | 0.15% | 126 | |
| 16 | A | 50.00% | -1.59% | 18.58% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 17 | A | 48.61% | -2.98% | 19.98% | 0.08% | 72 | |
| 18 | A | 40.91% | -10.68% | 19.83% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 19 | A | 40.35% | -11.24% | 20.15% | 0.07% | 57 | |
| 20 | A | 39.29% | -12.30% | 18.20% | 0.03% | 28 | |
| 21 | A | 28.57% | -23.02% | 18.91% | 0.02% | 14 |
Best Ambessa Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Ambessa radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 85.71% win rate (+34.12% vs base), 19.00% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.39% pick rate and 58.81% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Ambessa radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Radiant Evenshroud.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.71% | +34.12% | 19.00% | 0.02% | 14 | ||
| B | 78.95% | +27.36% | 14.47% | 0.02% | 19 | ||
| B | 76.92% | +25.33% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 26 | ||
| 4 | A | 71.43% | +19.84% | 17.96% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 5 | B | 70.00% | +18.41% | 17.19% | 0.02% | 20 | |
| 6 | B | 66.67% | +15.08% | 12.97% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 7 | B | 66.67% | +15.08% | 14.34% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 8 | A | 66.67% | +15.08% | 23.18% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 9 | A | 64.58% | +12.99% | 19.40% | 0.06% | 48 | |
| 10 | A | 64.00% | +12.41% | 18.94% | 0.06% | 50 | |
| 11 | A | 63.64% | +12.05% | 18.56% | 0.10% | 88 | |
| 12 | A | 62.96% | +11.37% | 19.08% | 0.03% | 27 | |
| 13 | B | 61.70% | +10.11% | 16.51% | 0.05% | 47 | |
| 14 | A | 61.54% | +9.95% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 15 | B | 60.00% | +8.41% | 15.69% | 0.03% | 30 | |
| 16 | B | 60.00% | +8.41% | 14.45% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 17 | B | 58.81% | +7.22% | 14.55% | 0.39% | 335 | |
| 18 | A | 58.26% | +6.67% | 16.83% | 0.13% | 115 | |
| 19 | B | 57.14% | +5.55% | 16.30% | 0.02% | 21 | |
| 20 | B | 57.14% | +5.55% | 12.52% | 0.04% | 35 | |
| 21 | B | 56.67% | +5.08% | 14.76% | 0.03% | 30 | |
| 22 | B | 56.25% | +4.66% | 15.22% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 23 | B | 55.56% | +3.97% | 13.31% | 0.06% | 54 | |
| 24 | B | 55.00% | +3.41% | 14.04% | 0.02% | 20 | |
| 25 | B | 54.55% | +2.96% | 16.01% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 26 | B | 54.55% | +2.96% | 13.64% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 27 | A | 52.87% | +1.28% | 18.05% | 0.10% | 87 | |
| 28 | A | 52.50% | +0.91% | 20.21% | 0.09% | 80 | |
| 29 | B | 52.17% | +0.58% | 13.84% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 30 | B | 50.96% | -0.63% | 17.28% | 0.12% | 104 | |
| 31 | A | 50.00% | -1.59% | 17.37% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 32 | B | 44.44% | -7.15% | 13.61% | 0.02% | 18 | |
| 33 | B | 42.86% | -8.73% | 16.93% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 34 | B | 37.93% | -13.66% | 14.73% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 35 | B | 28.57% | -23.02% | 15.61% | 0.02% | 14 |
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Ambessa Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ambessa's best build in Set 16?
The best Ambessa build in Set 16 is Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Hand Of Justice with a 58.97% top four rate, 16.55% first place rate, and 3.98 average placement. This build is picked 0.83% of the time.
What is the best item for Ambessa?
The best item for Ambessa is Striker's Flail with a 61.05% win rate. This item is picked 2.16% of the time and has won 1,135 matches across 1,859 games.
Which item is most popular on Ambessa?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Ambessa with a 14.44% pick rate. This item maintains a 53.52% win rate and has been used in 12,430 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Ambessa?
The top 3 items for Ambessa are Striker's Flail, Giant Slayer, and Quicksilver with an average win rate of 60.01%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Ambessa item builds have?
The Ambessa item builds are based on 57,457 total matches. Striker's Flail has the most wins with 1,135 victories.
Should I always build Striker's Flail on Ambessa?
While Striker's Flail has the highest win rate at 61.05%, the best Ambessa build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Striker's Flail, Giant Slayer, and Quicksilver as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Ambessa in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Ambessa in Set 16 are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Ambessa's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Ambessa's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Ambessa in TFT?
When playing Ambessa in TFT Set 16, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Ambessa's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Ambessa's optimal items.
Should I itemize Ambessa in TFT Set 16?
Ambessa is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Ambessa's best item build achieves a +7.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 51.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Ambessa a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Ambessa is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Ambessa achieves +7.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Ambessa's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Ambessa achieves an average top four rate of 55.4% in TFT Set 16, which is +3.8% compared to the base rate of 51.6%. The best Ambessa item build reaches 59.0% top four rate with a 3.98 average placement.
What is the best Ambessa emblem?
The best Ambessa emblem is Warden Emblem with a 72.73% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 77 matches.
What is the top Ambessa radiant item?
The top Ambessa radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 14 matches.
What is the best Ambessa artifact?
The best Ambessa artifact is Horizon Focus with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.