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Samira
Samira
73%
27%

vs

50.0%
Ambessa
Ambessa
100%
0%
Heavy AD damageDive threatStrong engageHigh burst

Build vs Ambessa

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

The Collector
1vs Tank
Infinity Edge
2DPS
Lord Dominik's Regards
3vs Tank

Standard

Gluttonous Greaves
4
Immortal Shieldbow
5DPS

Summoner spells

42167%
3433%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

DPS

Immortal Shieldbow
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS
Endless Hunger
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
DominationDomination
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter
Taste of BloodTaste of Blood
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
SamiraSamira
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 9, 2026