Matchup

Evelynn
Evelynn
36%
64%

vs

55.6%

over 500 games

Ambessa
Ambessa
100%
0%
Heavy AD damageDive threatStrong engageHigh burst

Favorable matchup

Build vs Ambessa

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Gustwalker Hatchling
Health Potion

Core build

Lich Bane
1Mage
Shadowflame
2vs Tank
Mejai's Soulstealer
3

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Rabadon's Deathcap
5Mage

Summoner spells

41199%
6111%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD

Anti Heal

Morellonomicon
6vs Heal

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Banshee's Veil
5vs AP

Anti Tank

Void Staff
5vs Tank
Stormsurge
vs Tank
Cryptbloom
vs Tank

DPS

Rabadon's Deathcap
Mage
Hextech Rocketbelt
Mage tank
100.0% WR6 games
DominationDomination
ElectrocuteElectrocute
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter
SorcerySorcery
Absolute FocusAbsolute Focus
Gathering StormGathering Storm
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
EvelynnEvelynn
AmbessaAmbessa
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral

Ambessa's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Drakehound's Step (P)

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.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
314s18s13s
612s18s13s2m10
910s17s13s2m10
1110s16s13s1m55
1610s14s11s1m40
1810s14s9s1m40

Playing against Ambessa

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Ambessa is very mobile but predictable: each dash follows an auto-attack. If she misses an ability, her mobility is reduced.

2

Avoid fighting in tight spaces: her mobility lets her catch up to you easily in the jungle.

3

Respect her ult: the suppression cannot be cleansed by Cleanse. Only QSS works.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 8, 2026