Ambessa, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.1%
Ban Rate
2.8%

Ambessa Top Runes: Keystone & Shards

Ambessa F TierFighterAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
1,474
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Best Top Ambessa runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (75.0% 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.

Ambessa performs best with Grasp of the Undying as the keystone rune from the Resolve tree. Ambessa's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, Overgrowth. Ambessa's secondary rune tree is Inspiration with Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear. This rune setup achieves a 75.00% win rate (+25.8% win rate difference) with a 1.1% pick rate across 16 Ambessa games.
75.0%Win Rate
+25.8%WR Diff
1.1%Pick Rate
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying

Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:

  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 40% effective.

  • Shield BashShield Bash

    Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30 (+2.5% Bonus Health) (+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage.

    You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.

    Bone PlatingBone Plating

    After 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

    OvergrowthOvergrowth

    Absorb 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

    Biscuit 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 FootwearMagical Footwear

    You 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 10 Move Speed.

    This alternative Ambessa rune build uses Grasp of the Undying as the keystone from the Resolve tree. The primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Second Wind, Overgrowth. Ambessa's secondary rune tree is Domination with Sudden Impact, Ultimate Hunter. This setup achieves a 50.63% win rate (+1.4% win rate difference) with a 16.2% pick rate across 239 games.
    50.6%Win Rate
    +1.4%WR Diff
    16.2%Pick Rate
    Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying

    Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:

  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 40% effective.

  • Shield BashShield Bash

    Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30 (+2.5% Bonus Health) (+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage.

    You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.

    Second WindSecond Wind

    After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.

    OvergrowthOvergrowth

    Absorb 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.

    Sudden ImpactSudden Impact

    Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

    Cooldown: 10s

    Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter

    Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

    These champions share at least 4 runes with Ambessa's recommended rune builds. use similar keystone and secondary runes, making them good alternatives if you enjoy Ambessa's playstyle or want to learn champions with familiar rune setups.Camille, Shen, Tahm Kench, Jayce

    Every Ambessa Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)

    1,437 games

    Ambessa 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

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the UndyingMost played41.8%50.6%601
    ConquerorConqueror37.4%48.6%537
    ElectrocuteElectrocute16.1%46.6%232

    Secondary trees

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    ResolveResolveMost played49.3%48.3%708
    DominationDomination22.8%51.5%328
    InspirationInspiration22.4%46.9%322
    PrecisionPrecision4.5%59.4%64

    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

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    Second WindSecond WindMost played68.6%48.1%986
    Shield BashShield Bash65.1%50.8%935
    OvergrowthOvergrowth63.0%49.5%905
    Bone PlatingBone Plating19.7%52.3%283
    RevitalizeRevitalize3.5%52.9%51
    UnflinchingUnflinching3.3%39.6%48

    Precision

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    Legend: HasteLegend: HasteMost played39.7%49.8%570
    TriumphTriumph39.5%49.9%567
    Last StandLast Stand36.3%49.8%522
    Coup de GraceCoup de Grace2.8%45.0%40

    Domination

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    Sudden ImpactSudden ImpactMost played38.2%49.5%549
    Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter35.8%49.7%515
    Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos8.1%46.6%116
    Sixth SenseSixth Sense6.7%44.8%96
    Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter2.9%48.8%41

    Inspiration

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit DeliveryMost played19.1%47.3%275
    Magical FootwearMagical Footwear17.0%49.2%244
    Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight4.9%45.7%70
    Cash BackCash Back3.5%39.2%51
    Triple TonicTriple Tonic2.8%40.0%40

    Ambessa Stat Shards

    Which stat shards Ambessa players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.

    RunePlayersWin RateGames
    Adaptive Force (flex)Adaptive Force (flex)Most played99.0%49.5%1,423
    Adaptive Force (offense)Adaptive Force (offense)93.5%49.4%1,343
    Health (defense)Health (defense)84.6%48.6%1,216
    Health Scaling (defense)Health Scaling (defense)12.8%54.9%184
    Attack Speed (offense)Attack Speed (offense)3.8%50.0%54
    Ability Haste (offense)Ability Haste (offense)2.8%42.5%40
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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 601 games. Alternatives: Conqueror (37%, 48.6%), Electrocute (16%, 46.6%).

    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 75.0% 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 75.0% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +25.8% 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 75.0% 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 Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve 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.