- Win Rate
- 50.6%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 2.8%
Ambessa Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,988
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Ambessa runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (76.2% WR, 1.1% pick rate). Ambessa's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear.
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
Shield BashWhenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.
Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Shield BashWhenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Second WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.
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1,937 gamesAmbessa Top runs Grasp of the Undying in 42% of games, with a 50.6% win rate. Resolve is the usual secondary tree (49%). Standard stat shards: Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasp of the UndyingMost played | 41.7% | 50.6% | 807 |
| Conqueror | 37.4% | 50.9% | 725 |
 Electrocute | 16.8% | 49.2% | 325 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| ResolveMost played | 48.9% | 50.4% | 948 |
 Domination | 23.2% | 50.3% | 449 |
 Inspiration | 21.8% | 48.6% | 422 |
| Precision | 5.0% | 62.9% | 97 |
Pick rate is the share of Ambessa games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Ambessa Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Ambessa players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second WindMost played | 69.3% | 49.3% | 1,342 |
| Overgrowth | 64.4% | 50.8% | 1,247 |
| Shield Bash | 63.3% | 51.0% | 1,226 |
| Bone Plating | 18.7% | 53.7% | 363 |
 Unflinching | 3.3% | 42.2% | 64 |
 Revitalize | 3.1% | 48.3% | 60 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend: HasteMost played | 40.0% | 51.9% | 775 |
| Triumph | 39.6% | 52.1% | 768 |
| Last Stand | 36.5% | 52.3% | 707 |
 Coup de Grace | 3.1% | 51.7% | 60 |
 Cut Down | 2.2% | 57.1% | 42 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sudden ImpactMost played | 39.3% | 50.1% | 761 |
 Ultimate Hunter | 35.9% | 50.1% | 696 |
 Grisly Mementos | 8.2% | 52.8% | 159 |
 Sixth Sense | 7.2% | 44.3% | 140 |
 Treasure Hunter | 3.6% | 46.4% | 69 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit DeliveryMost played | 18.7% | 50.0% | 362 |
| Magical Footwear | 16.8% | 50.0% | 326 |
 Cosmic Insight | 4.7% | 45.7% | 92 |
 Cash Back | 3.4% | 39.4% | 66 |
 Triple Tonic | 2.5% | 42.9% | 49 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 ScorchMost played | 2.3% | 52.3% | 44 |
 Nimbus Cloak | 2.1% | 50.0% | 40 |
Ambessa Stat Shards
Which stat shards Ambessa players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 99.2% | 50.7% | 1,921 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 93.5% | 50.5% | 1,812 |
 Health (defense) | 84.5% | 49.4% | 1,636 |
| Health Scaling (defense) | 12.6% | 58.0% | 245 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 3.6% | 56.5% | 69 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 2.9% | 44.6% | 56 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 2.9% | 51.8% | 56 |
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Ambessa Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Ambessa Top?
Grasp of the Undying: Ambessa Top takes it in 42% of ranked games and wins 50.6% of 807 games. Alternatives: Conqueror (37%, 50.9%), Electrocute (17%, 49.2%).
What stat shards should Ambessa take?
Most Ambessa players take Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Ambessa runes in patch 26.20?
The best Ambessa runes in patch 26.20 use the Resolve tree with Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth, and the Inspiration tree with Biscuit Delivery and Magical Footwear. This rune setup achieves a 76.2% win rate with a 1.1% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Ambessa's best rune page?
Ambessa's best rune page has a 76.2% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +25.6% compared to Ambessa's average win rate. This rune setup has a 1.1% pick rate among Ambessa players.
What keystone should I use on Ambessa?
Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Ambessa in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Ambessa's kit and provides a 76.2% win rate.
What is Ambessa's primary rune tree?
Ambessa's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Ambessa are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth, with Grasp of the Undying being the keystone of choice.
What is Ambessa's secondary rune tree?
Ambessa's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Biscuit Delivery and Magical Footwear, which complement Ambessa's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Ambessa?
An alternative Ambessa rune setup uses alternative keystone from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Ambessa's runes?
Ambessa's top rune page has a 1.1% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 1.1% of Ambessa players use the Grasp of the Undying setup with Resolve and Inspiration trees.