Top Lane 50.78% Win Rate70% Pick RateAmbessa Top Lane Counters: 49 counter champions
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Tips Against Ambessa in Top Lane Tips Provided by MOBAFire Guide Authors
Smudey says “This champion is very new so it's hard for me to determine the difficulty of this matchup. It seems like she is weak early so you can abuse that. She is also very mobile and can dodge your E easly if you are too predictable, which is why you should stick to empowered Qs until you find a clear opening for a taunt (usually when she used her abilities).”
W4llaceK says “Take ring and ignite. You have to beat her pre 6, she is relatively weak early, especially if you short trade her so she doesn't get many passive autos on you. Post 6, and especially post 11 the free stats she gets on her R can become overwhelming if she isn't already behind, and her mobility can make landing Q and R very difficult, wait for her to use an ability and then Q her while she dashes.”
Houcs says “Be ready because this champion like to dash. And there is very likely she will dash into while being near your tower. Which gives you a good opportunity to pull her in.
She can be deadly however if you fight outside of your tower. If you see her using her shield try not to hit her, rather just try dodge until it wears of.”
parker3n9 says “Despite Ambessa being overtuned currently, this matchup is generally favorable for Swain. Focus on poking her with Q and Grasp of the Undying to keep her health low, reducing her threat in all-ins. Be cautious when your ultimate is on cooldown.
Recommended Runes: Grasp of the Undying
Summoner Spells: Flash and Teleport”
BigBallsLarry says “Pretty tough but skill matchup, if she's not shut down early she can outduel and dive you perma with her CRAZY W shield. Take Conq with ignite if confident, otherwise teleport. Rushing plated steel caps gets rid of a lot of her damage. You can parry backwards when she ults you to stun her, however pre 6 parry timing are pretty tough. Try to parry her 2nd Q, she will usually try to combo it after landing her E slow, or instantly after using her 1st Q. If you are experienced enough with the matchup, you can dance around her abilities and space her with your vital MS. Coup De Grace”
magician4444 says “She's really squishy. Bring Ignite if you'd like. Rush Boots first. She has immense sticking power but lacks a lot of damage. Flash her ult or you're screwed. When you ult her be careful because she'll try to ult you back to negate the drowsiness. It's all about the spacing and dodging of abilities.”
forlid says “Ambessa is extremely oppressive in extended combat mainly because of the amount of dashes in her kit. Your best bet is to just farm and freeze the wave so that you can trade with her, eventually creating an opening with which you can kill her. Keep in mind that after lvl 6 she heals from all her abilities and that she gains armor pen. Building early armor against her is good since AD is all she can do. Take note of her W cooldown (basically K'Sante W) as she can negate an entire Q worth of damage off of you. Never overextend and try to keep the wave on your side and you should win.”
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