About Ambessa
Ambessa, Matriarch of War, is a assassin, diver, fighter, and skirmisher champion in League of Legends played in jungle and toplane on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Ambessa on November 6, 2024 in Patch 14.22. Ambessa uses melee attacks and deals physical damage.
Ambessa has 2 skins in 2 skin lines. Ambessa has waited 122 days for a new skin, the 135th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait
Gameplay style
Ambessa fills the assassin/diver/fighter/skirmisher role with melee attacks, mostly in jungle and toplane.
Ambessa deals physical damage and spends Energy to cast abilities. Assassins like Ambessa look for quick picks on low-health carries such as marksmen and mages.
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.
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Latest Ambessa skins
All Ambessa skins (2)
Best Ambessa streamers and one-tricks for high-elo play
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Learning Ambessa
Here is what Ambessa does well and where this assassin, diver, fighter, and skirmisher champion struggles.
Champion strengths
- High burst damage potential
- Good balance of damage and durability
- High solo kill potential
- Strong dueling potential
Champion weaknesses
- Vulnerable to crowd control
- Can be kited by ranged champions
- Relatively squishy in team fights
- May struggle against true tanks
Ambessa costs 3150 BE or 975 RP. Ambessa sits in Riot's top price tier for champions from the past two seasons before their price drops.
Ambessa was last on sale 8 months ago for 585 RP (33% off). Ambessa has been in 1 weekly sale since March 1, 2026.
Ambessa FAQ
Release date, price and skins of Ambessa.
