Ambessa Abilities: League of Legends Reveals 168th Champion's Power Kit

Ambessa Abilities: League of Legends Reveals 168th Champion's Power Kit

By Marcus Chen

January 13, 2025 at 05:47 AM

Ambessa, League of Legends' newest champion, brings a dynamic playstyle focused on aggressive engages and skirmishing. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of her abilities and playstyle.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive - Drakehound's Step

  • Dashes when attacking or using movement abilities
  • Empowers next ability after casting

Q - Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam

  • First cast: Semicircle sweep attack
  • Second cast: Linear slam attack
  • Transforms between forms upon hitting enemies

W - Repudiation

  • Grants protective shield
  • Deals bonus damage when blocking non-minion damage

E - Lacerate

  • Circular weapon attack
  • Damages and slows enemies
  • Can be chained with passive dash

Ultimate - Public Execution

  • Blinks to furthest enemy champion
  • Suppresses target
  • Follows with ground slam and stun

Dark characters from Heartsteel band

Dark characters from Heartsteel band

Gameplay Style

  • Energy-based AD champion
  • Excels in solo lanes
  • Strong all-in potential
  • Multiple mobility options
  • Effective skirmisher

Sylas, shirtless warrior with chains

Sylas, shirtless warrior with chains

Combat Strengths

  • Excellent target isolation
  • Strong extended trades
  • Multiple engagement options
  • Powerful late-game teamfight presence

K'Sante's black and gold armor

K'Sante's black and gold armor

Best Suited For

  • Players who enjoy aggressive playstyles
  • Those comfortable with all-in engagements
  • Skirmish-heavy gameplay
  • High mechanical skill expression

Release Information

  • Available on PBE soon
  • Global release: Patch 14.22
  • Third champion of Season 14

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Viktor from League of Legends

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Three soldiers in red Noxian wasteland

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