League of Legends is preparing to welcome yet another addition to its ever-growing roster of champions, and this time, it’s a figure that fans of Arcane will instantly recognize—Ambessa Medarda.
After much anticipation, this fearsome Noxian warlord, known for her role in the hit animated series Arcane, is officially making her debut on Summoner’s Rift.
Ambessa Medarda is no stranger to the League of Legends universe, having first appeared in Arcane as the imposing mother of Mel Medarda, a prominent character within the political intrigues of Piltover.
Though Ambessa Medarda’s role in the show’s first season was relatively minor, her character left a lasting impact due to her striking design, fearsome reputation, and commanding screen presence. As a Noxian general with a relentless drive for power, Ambessa embodies the raw strength and brutal military prowess for which Noxus is known.
Earlier this year, Riot Games teased that Ambessa Medarda would be making her way into the game as a playable champion. After months of speculation and hype from the community, Riot Games officially unveiled Ambessa’s in-game model, complete with her abilities and Splash Art, offering fans their first real glimpse of how this fearsome warlord will play on the Rift.
Ambessa Medarda Abilities
Passive – Drakehound’s Step
- When Ambessa casts an ability, issuing a move or Attack order will cause her to dash after the Ability finishes. Casting an ability also gives Ambessa a charge, which increases her attack range and speed. Attacks consume a charge to deal additional damage and restore Energy.
Q – Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam
- Ambessa sweeps her blades forward in a semi-circle, dealing extra damage to enemies at the edge. If you hit an enemy, it readies Sundering Slam.
- Sundering Slam (Recast): Ambessa slams down her blades, dealing bonus damage to the first enemy hit.
W – Repudiation
- Ambessa gains a shield, braces herself, then slams the ground. If she braces herself from damage by an enemy champion, large monster, or structure, she does more damage with her slam.
E – Lacerate
- Ambessa whips her chains in a circle, damaging and briefly slowing enemies. Using Drakehound’s Step (Passive) will trigger an additional strike.
R – Public Execution
- Passive: Ambessa gains Armor Penetration and her Abilities heal her.
- Active: Ambessa becomes unstoppable and blinks to the farthest enemy champion in a line. She suppresses the target before slamming them for damage and a Stun.
Splash Art
Release Date
She is scheduled to be released with Patch 14.22, which will officially go live on November 6, 2024. This patch is expected to bring not just Ambessa, but a slew of balance changes and other updates as well.