Ambessa
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
DPS
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Shield Bash
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14s | 18s | 13s | – |
| 6 | 12s | 18s | 13s | 2m10 |
| 9 | 10s | 17s | 13s | 2m10 |
| 11 | 10s | 16s | 13s | 1m55 |
| 16 | 10s | 14s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 10s | 14s | 9s | 1m40 |
Every ability has a passive dash that triggers after an auto-attack — alternate ability → auto → ability to maximize your mobility and damage.
Your R is a powerful engage with suppression — use it on isolated carries to eliminate them before their team can react.
Manage your resource bar well: your abilities cost energy and autos restore it. Don't spam everything without weaving autos.
In lane, the short trade Q → auto → E out is very effective and hard to punish.
Playing as Ambessa
Tips to maximize your impact
Every ability has a passive dash that triggers after an auto-attack — alternate ability → auto → ability to maximize your mobility and damage.
Your R is a powerful engage with suppression — use it on isolated carries to eliminate them before their team can react.
Manage your resource bar well: your abilities cost energy and autos restore it. Don't spam everything without weaving autos.
In lane, the short trade Q → auto → E out is very effective and hard to punish.
Playing against Ambessa
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Ambessa is very mobile but predictable: each dash follows an auto-attack. If she misses an ability, her mobility is reduced.
Avoid fighting in tight spaces: her mobility lets her catch up to you easily in the jungle.
Respect her ult: the suppression cannot be cleansed by Cleanse. Only QSS works.
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Stats against Ambessa
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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