League of Legends: Ambessa's Abilities Showcase Reveals New Dash-Heavy Champion
Ambessa, League of Legends' 168th champion, brings a high-mobility AD fighter kit designed for solo lanes. Using energy as her resource, she excels in extended trades and all-in encounters.
Core Abilities
Passive: Drakehound's Step
- Dashes a short distance when attacking or using movement abilities
- Empowers next ability after casting
Q: Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam
- First cast: Sweeps weapon in semicircle
- Second cast: Transforms into linear slam attack when first hit connects
W: Repudiation
- Grants shield and slams ground
- Bonus damage when blocking non-minion damage
E: Lacerate
- Circular weapon attack dealing damage and slowing enemies
- Triggers passive dash for follow-up attack
Ultimate: Public Execution
- Blinks to furthest enemy champion
- Suppresses target and slams them into ground
- Applies stun effect
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Gameplay Analysis
Ambessa's kit draws inspiration from several champions while maintaining unique elements:
- Trading pattern similar to K'Sante
- Mobility mechanics reminiscent of Kayn
- Strong all-in potential with multiple gap closers
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Her ultimate ability serves as a powerful engage tool, particularly effective for isolating backline targets like ADCs in teamfights.
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Ideal For
- Players who enjoy aggressive playstyles
- Solo lane dominance
- Extended trading patterns
- High-mobility combat
Release Details
- Coming to PBE soon
- Worldwide release: Patch 14.22
- Third champion release for Season 14
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