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How to Play AmbessaTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Ambessa Top build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Drakehound's StepPCunning Sweep / Sundering SlamQRepudiationWLacerateEPublic ExecutionR
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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeC#52of 60 Top champions
Win rate50.2%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate4.0%16th most picked Top
Ban rate4.8%

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Ambessa Top Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (4.0% pick rate, 49.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.0% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
Grasp of the UndyingKEYSTONE
Shield Bash
Second Wind
Overgrowth
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Cunning Sweep / Sundering SlamQLacerateERepudiationWMax Q first
Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam14579
Repudiation21415
Lacerate38101213
Public Execution611

Item build

4.0% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildEclipseEclipseSpear of ShojinSpear of ShojinDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalEclipseEclipseDeath's DanceDeath's DanceSpear of ShojinSpear of ShojinVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordBlack CleaverBlack CleaverEndless HungerEndless Hunger

Ambessa Top meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Ambessa holds a 50.2% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.17, 1.5 points below the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 52nd highest win rate of 60 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.0% pick rate (16th most played in the role) and a 4.8% ban rate, Ambessa rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Ambessa Top held steady at C tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At C tier, Ambessa is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Ambessa Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Darius (47.0% win rate for Ambessa) and Renekton (47.2% win rate for Ambessa): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Jayce (53.0%) and Aatrox (52.7%) are the matchups to look for, where Ambessa wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Ambessa matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambessa good in Patch 26.17?

Ambessa is C tier Top in Patch 26.17 with a 50.2% win rate, 4.0% pick rate, and 4.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Ambessa Top after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Ambessa Top?

The best Ambessa Top build in Patch 26.17 uses Eclipse, Spear of Shojin, Death's Dance with the Grasp of the Undying keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Ambessa Top is C tier with 50.2% win rate this patch.

Who counters Ambessa?

Champions that counter Ambessa in Patch 26.17 include Darius (47.0% Ambessa win rate), Renekton (47.2% Ambessa win rate), Camille (47.6% Ambessa win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Ambessa?

To climb with Ambessa Top in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Ganking, Reacting to splitpush, and Positioning. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game. Reacting to splitpush: Split push is oone of the fundamental strategies.