AmbessaTFT Build
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4 CostBest Ambessa build for TFT Set 16 with 60.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Edge of Night. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Ambessa builds: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (60.40% top four rate, +5.88% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (59.61% top four rate, +5.09% difference); Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (58.12% top four rate, +3.60% difference)
Ambessa Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Ambessa in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest 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?
B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Ambessa, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Giant Slayer, Edge of Night, which are core items for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Ambessa, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Infinity Edge, Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Ambessa, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, which are core items for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness.
Ambessa Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Ambessa's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Sparring Gloves 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Ambessa Itemization in Set 16
Ambessa's optimal items provide +5.9% 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 54.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Ambessa item build achieves a 60.4% top four rate, representing a +5.9% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Ambessa achieves 58.2% top four rate (+3.7% vs base) with 4.05 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Ambessa achieves a 14.7% 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 Deathblade with a 63.40% win rate (+8.88% vs base), 13.92% first place rate, and 2.62% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 16.23% pick rate and 57.11% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 15.95%. The top three Ambessa items are Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Edge of Night.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 63.40% | +8.88% | 13.92% | 2.62% | 4,402 | ||
 | B | 61.81% | +7.29% | 14.38% | 2.70% | 4,525 | ||
 | B | 60.82% | +6.30% | 15.95% | 6.67% | 11,188 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 60.72% | +6.20% | 14.35% | 2.81% | 4,717 | |
| 5 | | B | 59.84% | +5.32% | 15.95% | 3.16% | 5,299 | |
| 6 |  | B | 58.88% | +4.36% | 14.91% | 13.01% | 21,823 | |
| 7 | | B | 57.96% | +3.44% | 14.76% | 7.99% | 13,403 | |
| 8 |  | B | 57.11% | +2.59% | 14.71% | 16.23% | 27,223 | |
| 9 |  | B | 57.08% | +2.56% | 14.15% | 12.47% | 20,916 | |
| 10 | | B | 56.80% | +2.28% | 15.12% | 6.24% | 10,463 |
Best Ambessa Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Ambessa artifact item is Statikk Shiv with a 85.37% win rate (+30.85% vs base), 19.81% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.58% pick rate and 60.43% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 24.12%. The top three Ambessa artifact items are Statikk Shiv, Fishbones, and Wit's End.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.37% | +30.85% | 19.81% | 0.02% | 41 | ||
| A | 69.64% | +15.12% | 18.53% | 0.03% | 56 | ||
| A | 69.35% | +14.83% | 20.57% | 0.07% | 124 | ||
| 4 | A | 67.92% | +13.40% | 19.60% | 0.03% | 53 | |
| 5 | A | 63.64% | +9.12% | 23.50% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 6 | A | 63.04% | +8.52% | 18.57% | 0.03% | 46 | |
| 7 | A | 62.77% | +8.25% | 24.12% | 0.11% | 188 | |
| 8 | B | 62.50% | +7.98% | 14.13% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 9 | A | 62.07% | +7.55% | 19.92% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 10 | A | 61.54% | +7.02% | 21.15% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 11 | A | 60.43% | +5.91% | 17.83% | 0.58% | 973 | |
| 12 | A | 59.35% | +4.83% | 21.78% | 0.09% | 155 | |
| 13 | A | 59.16% | +4.64% | 19.75% | 0.37% | 617 | |
| 14 | A | 58.95% | +4.43% | 19.93% | 0.19% | 324 | |
| 15 | A | 57.14% | +2.62% | 21.87% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 16 | A | 56.13% | +1.61% | 20.80% | 0.35% | 595 | |
| 17 | A | 55.91% | +1.39% | 23.21% | 0.13% | 220 | |
| 18 | A | 54.44% | -0.08% | 19.31% | 0.05% | 90 | |
| 19 | A | 54.02% | -0.50% | 17.75% | 0.05% | 87 | |
| 20 | A | 53.85% | -0.67% | 19.59% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 21 | B | 53.44% | -1.08% | 16.43% | 0.11% | 189 | |
| 22 | A | 52.97% | -1.55% | 20.97% | 0.11% | 185 | |
| 23 | A | 52.08% | -2.44% | 20.22% | 0.06% | 96 | |
| 24 | A | 42.22% | -12.30% | 23.40% | 0.03% | 45 | |
| 25 | A | 40.00% | -14.52% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 26 | A | 31.25% | -23.27% | 18.97% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 27 | A | 29.63% | -24.89% | 18.62% | 0.02% | 27 |
Best Ambessa Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Ambessa radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 84.62% win rate (+30.10% vs base), 18.54% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.30% pick rate and 56.94% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 19.63%. The top three Ambessa radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Titan's Resolve, and Radiant Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 84.62% | +30.10% | 18.54% | 0.02% | 26 | ||
| A | 69.76% | +15.24% | 18.59% | 0.12% | 205 | ||
| A | 69.33% | +14.81% | 18.35% | 0.04% | 75 | ||
| 4 | B | 68.75% | +14.23% | 17.24% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 5 | A | 68.25% | +13.73% | 17.94% | 0.16% | 274 | |
| 6 | B | 68.00% | +13.48% | 13.79% | 0.01% | 25 | |
| 7 | B | 67.74% | +13.22% | 14.18% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 8 | A | 67.74% | +13.22% | 17.32% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 9 | A | 67.50% | +12.98% | 19.49% | 0.05% | 80 | |
| 10 | A | 66.67% | +12.15% | 19.22% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 11 | A | 64.63% | +10.11% | 19.57% | 0.09% | 147 | |
| 12 | B | 63.64% | +9.12% | 13.78% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 13 | B | 63.64% | +9.12% | 16.26% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 14 | B | 63.55% | +9.03% | 14.27% | 0.06% | 107 | |
| 15 | A | 62.86% | +8.34% | 19.63% | 0.04% | 70 | |
| 16 | B | 62.79% | +8.27% | 14.39% | 0.03% | 43 | |
| 17 | A | 61.82% | +7.30% | 18.39% | 0.07% | 110 | |
| 18 | B | 60.69% | +6.17% | 18.12% | 0.16% | 262 | |
| 19 | B | 59.74% | +5.22% | 18.87% | 0.05% | 77 | |
| 20 | B | 59.38% | +4.85% | 15.78% | 0.02% | 32 | |
| 21 | A | 58.62% | +4.10% | 16.32% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 22 | A | 57.30% | +2.78% | 19.43% | 0.11% | 185 | |
| 23 | B | 56.94% | +2.42% | 15.57% | 0.30% | 504 | |
| 24 | B | 56.67% | +2.15% | 15.73% | 0.02% | 30 | |
| 25 | B | 56.52% | +2.00% | 16.44% | 0.01% | 23 | |
| 26 | B | 56.25% | +1.73% | 15.11% | 0.02% | 32 | |
| 27 | A | 56.25% | +1.73% | 17.62% | 0.03% | 48 | |
| 28 | B | 54.84% | +0.32% | 17.67% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 29 | B | 54.55% | +0.03% | 14.22% | 0.03% | 55 | |
| 30 | B | 51.52% | -3.00% | 15.68% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 31 | B | 50.00% | -4.52% | 14.44% | 0.01% | 24 | |
| 32 | B | 50.00% | -4.52% | 14.33% | 0.02% | 36 | |
| 33 | B | 41.03% | -13.49% | 14.57% | 0.02% | 39 | |
| 34 | B | 39.13% | -15.39% | 16.77% | 0.01% | 23 | |
| 35 | B | 38.89% | -15.63% | 17.67% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 36 | A | 25.93% | -28.59% | 18.58% | 0.02% | 27 |
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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 Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve with a 60.40% top four rate, 13.33% first place rate, and 3.99 average placement. This build is picked 2.08% of the time.
What is the best item for Ambessa?
The best item for Ambessa is Deathblade with a 63.40% win rate. This item is picked 2.62% of the time and has won 2,791 matches across 4,402 games.
Which item is most popular on Ambessa?
Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Ambessa with a 16.23% pick rate. This item maintains a 57.11% win rate and has been used in 27,223 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Ambessa?
The top 3 items for Ambessa are Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Edge of Night with an average win rate of 62.01%. 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 123,959 total matches. Deathblade has the most wins with 2,791 victories.
Should I always build Deathblade on Ambessa?
While Deathblade has the highest win rate at 63.40%, the best Ambessa build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Deathblade, Giant Slayer, and Edge of Night 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 B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Ambessa's highest win rate item builds. B.F. Sword is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Ambessa's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Ambessa in TFT?
When playing Ambessa in TFT Set 16, prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel as it builds into Ambessa's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and Recurve Bow. 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 +5.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 54.5%. 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 +5.9% 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 58.2% in TFT Set 16, which is +3.7% compared to the base rate of 54.5%. The best Ambessa item build reaches 60.4% top four rate with a 3.99 average placement.
What is the best Ambessa emblem?
The best Ambessa emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 63.80% win rate. This emblem is picked 1.01% of the time and has been used in 1,688 matches.
What is the top Ambessa radiant item?
The top Ambessa radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 84.62% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 26 matches.
What is the best Ambessa artifact?
The best Ambessa artifact is Lightshield Crest with a 88.89% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.