Matchup
Skill matchup
You are stronger early — look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Ambessa
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
60%
17%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Precision
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Illaoi
AmbessaAmbessa's 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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| 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 |
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.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026