Ambessa is League of Legends' 168th champion, set to release in patch 14.22. She's an AD champion who uses energy and excels in solo lanes, featuring multiple dashes and strong all-in potential.

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: Sweeps weapon in semicircle
• Second cast: Slams weapon in line after hitting enemy

W - Repudiation

• Grants shield and slams ground
• Bonus damage when blocking non-minion damage

E - Lacerate

• Whips weapon in area, dealing damage and slowing
• Passive allows for additional dash and cast

Ultimate - Public Execution

• Blinks to furthest enemy and suppresses them
• Slams target into ground, applying stun

Combat Style:

• Excels in extended trades and all-ins
• Strong 1v1 potential
• Effective at isolating priority targets
• Similar mechanics to K'Sante and Kayn

Strategic Strengths:

• Powerful skirmishing ability
• Strong late-game team fight presence
• High kill pressure in lane
• Effective target isolation with ultimate

Best suited for players who:

• Enjoy aggressive playstyles
• Like frequent trading and all-ins
• Are comfortable with mobility-based champions
• Prefer solo lane dominance

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