Matriarch of War
Ambessa
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...
2/3
Engage
0/3
Peel
0/3
Scaling
0/3
CC
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Abilities
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Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam
Ambessa sweeps her twin drakehounds in a semicircle in front of her, dealing bonus damage to enemies hit by the blades. Striking an enemy will transform the next cast of this ability for a short period of time, causing her to slam her twin drakehounds down in a line in front of her, dealing bonus damage to the first enemy hit.
Repudiation
Ambessa gains a shield, briefly braces herself, and then slams the ground to damage nearby enemies. If she blocked any non-minion damage while bracing herself, this ability will deal increased damage.
Lacerate
Ambessa whips her twin drakehounds around herself, damaging and slowing nearby enemies. Initiating Drakehound's Step from this ability causes her to strike a second time at the end of its dash.
Public Execution
Ambessa blinks to the farthest enemy champion in a line of her choosing and suppresses them upon her arrival. She then slams the enemy into the ground where they take damage and are stunned.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → E → W
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Ignite
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Kennen42.4%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 399 games
Anivia42.1%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 114 games
Poppy44.9%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 359 games
Nidalee39.4%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 155 games
Shaco39.7%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 141 games
Bel'Veth41.5%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Jungle· Patch 16.19· 118 gamesBest with
GalioAmbessa's engage can hand off to Galio's control or damage follow-up. Galio supplies 3/3 frontline where Ambessa should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
MaokaiAmbessa's engage can hand off to Maokai's control or damage follow-up. Maokai supplies 3/3 frontline where Ambessa should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Cho'GathAmbessa's engage can hand off to Cho'Gath's control or damage follow-up. Cho'Gath supplies 3/3 frontline where Ambessa should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
SejuaniAmbessa's engage can hand off to Sejuani's control or damage follow-up. Sejuani supplies 3/3 frontline where Ambessa should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Nunu & WillumpAmbessa's engage can hand off to Nunu & Willump's control or damage follow-up. Nunu & Willump supplies 3/3 frontline where Ambessa should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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