Ambessa in League of Legends: Exploring Release Date and Abilities

2024/10/23

Ambessa joins the immense lineup of League of Legends as its latest champion. Hailing from Noxus, she embodies a warlord with an impressive skill set. First introduced in the Netflix series “Aracne,”Ambessa stands as a powerful and nimble fighter, capable of executing burst damage that could significantly influence the Toplane meta. Recent announcements from Riot Games confirmed her debut and showcased her talents on the Rift.

This article delves into all you need to know about Ambessa, including her release date and abilities.

When will you be able to play Ambessa in League of Legends?

Riot Games has revealed that Ambessa will officially be available with the upcoming Patch 14.22. While she is presently playable on the PBE server, players can experience her on live servers starting November 6, 2024.

The pricing for unlocking Ambessa will be as follows:

975 IDR
7800 Blue Essence

Understanding Ambessa’s abilities and gameplay style

Passive (Drakehound’s Step)

After using an ability, Ambessa will launch herself forward following the action when a movement or Attack command is input. Additionally, each ability cast grants her a charge that boosts her attack range and speed. Every attack uses a charge, leading to increased damage and Energy restoration.

Q (Cunning Sweep/Sundering Slam)

Ambessa Q: Cunning Sweep/Sundering Slam (Image via Riot Games)

The Cunning Sweep ability allows Ambessa to launch her blades in a sweeping arc, dealing extra damage to enemies located at the outer edges. Hitting an enemy also readies her Sundering Slam ability.

Recasting the ability (Sundering Slam) causes her to strike down with her blades, inflicting bonus damage to the first enemy she connects with.

W (Repudiation)

Ambessa W: Repudiation (Image via Riot Games)

Upon activating Repudiation, Ambessa gains a shield, prepares herself, and then crashes down onto the ground. Successfully bracing damage from enemy champions, structures, or large monsters amplifies the damage of her subsequent slams.

And (Tear)

Ambessa E: Lacerate (Image via Riot Games)

This ability enables Ambessa to lash out with her chains in a circular motion, dealing damage and momentarily slowing enemies. If used in conjunction with Drakehound’s Step (Passive), it triggers an additional attack.

R (Public Execution)

Ambessa R: Public Execution (Image via Riot Games)

Passive: Ambessa gains armor penetration, and her abilities provide healing effects.

Active: She becomes “Unstoppable”and teleports towards the most distant enemy champion in a linear path. In addition, she immobilizes the target before delivering a damaging slam accompanied by a Stun.

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