Ambessa Matriarch of War
All who know the name Medarda respect and fear the family's leader, Ambessa. As a Noxian general, she embodies a deadly combination of ruthless strength and fearless resolve in battle. Her role as matriarch is no different, requiring great cunning to empower the Medardas while leaving no room for failure or compassion. Embracing the merciless ways of the Wolf, Ambessa will do whatever it takes to protect her family's legacy, even at the cost of her own children's love.
Drakehound's Step
Entering an attack or movement command while casting an ability will cause Ambessa to dash a short distance once the ability is cast, granting her next attack bonus range, damage, and attack speed, and refunding energy.
Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam
Ambessa sweeps her twin drakehounds in a semicircle in front of her, dealing bonus damage to enemies hit by the blades. Striking an enemy will transform the next cast of this ability for a short period of time, causing her to slam her twin drakehounds down in a line in front of her, dealing bonus damage to the first enemy hit.
Cost:- 70
Cooldown:- 14/
- 13/
- 12/
- 11/
- 10
Range:- 650
Repudiation
Ambessa gains a shield, briefly braces herself, and then slams the ground to damage nearby enemies. If she blocked any non-minion damage while bracing herself, this ability will deal increased damage.
Cost:- 70
Cooldown:- 18/
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- 14
Range:- 325
Lacerate
Ambessa whips her twin drakehounds around herself, damaging and slowing nearby enemies. Initiating Drakehound's Step from this ability causes her to strike a second time at the end of its dash.
Cost:- 70
Cooldown:- 13/
- 12/
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- 9
Range:- 325
Public Execution
Ambessa blinks to the farthest enemy champion in a line of her choosing and suppresses them upon her arrival. She then slams the enemy into the ground where they take damage and are stunned.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 130/
- 115/
- 100
Range:- 1250
- Fighter,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Ambessa Changes
Quick overview of Ambessa's optimal setup in League of Legends. Ambessa's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Eclipse, Death's Dance, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Ambessa performs well against Riven, DrMundo, Kayle but struggles against Nasus, MasterYi, Ornn.
- Ambessa's Top Build
- Ambessa's Best Runes
- Ambessa's Top Matchups
- Ambessa's Counters
Ambessa's base statistics in League of Legends. Ambessa has 630 base health, 63 attack damage, 35 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Ambessa's stats is crucial for maximizing Ambessa's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Ambessa's stats against other champions to see how Ambessa ranks.
AP:0
AD:63(3 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:200(0 per level)
Mana Regen:50(0 per level)
Health:630(110 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.75 per level)
Armor:35(4.9 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Ambessa Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Ambessa Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 50.27% win rate in 35 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.56% in 45 minute games. Understanding Ambessa Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Ambessa's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 15.1%, Late Game: 41.9%, Objective Control: 60.7%, Supportive Strength: 50.4%, Creep Farming: 47.7%, Damage: 55.8%. These percentile rankings show how Ambessa compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Ambessa include Naafiri, Volibear, Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Ambessa in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Ambessa, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Ambessa maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (45.7%) to Diamond (45.7%). This stability, with only a 0.0% variance, indicates that Ambessa has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Ambessa's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (45.7%), Bronze (48.7%), Silver (49.5%), Gold (46.6%), Platinum (46.1%)) shows that Ambessa provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Ambessa a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Ambessa's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Ambessa knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Ambessa
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Riven and Dr. Mundo
- Optimal rune setup achieves 70.6% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Nasus (28.6% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Ambessa into favorable matchups like Riven where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $70.6% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Ambessa Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Ambessa in League of Legends?
Ambessa is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Ambessa ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Ambessa's win rate?
Ambessa has a 48.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Ambessa's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Ambessa?
Champions similar to Ambessa include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Ambessa in League of Legends.
How does Ambessa perform during different match durations?
Ambessa's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Ambessa's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Ambessa's performance at different game lengths.