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Ambessa

Matriarch of War

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Ambessa

Matriarch of War

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All About Ambessa

Champion Overview

Ambessa, Matriarch of War, is a powerful assassin/diver/fighter/skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2024-11-06 during Patch 14.22, Ambessa has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 1 unique skins available, Ambessa offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. While Ambessa doesn't have many skins yet, each one offers a unique take on this champion's theme.

As a champion who uses Energy as their resource, Ambessa brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 3150 BE

RP Cost: 975 RP

Role: Assassin, Diver, Fighter, Skirmisher

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: Energy

Champion ID: 799

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Gameplay Style

Ambessa is primarily played as a assassin/diver/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the toplane. Since their release in Patch 14.22, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Ambessa's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Energy to cast their abilities, Ambessa requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Ambessa's Story

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.

Ambessa Skins Collection (1)

Customize your Ambessa experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Ambessa Players & Streamers

Want to improve your Ambessa gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Ambessa. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

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Learning Ambessa

Whether you're just picking up Ambessa or looking to improve your skills with this assassin/diver/fighter/skirmisher champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in toplane with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Ambessa currently costs 3150 BE or 975 RP to unlock, making them reasonably priced for players building their champion pool. Players looking to master Ambessa should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.