Riot Games has exciting news for League of Legends fans! Ambessa Medarda, a popular character from Arcane, will officially become a playable champion in the game on November 6, 2024. If you’ve seen Arcane on Netflix, you might remember her as Mel Medarda’s strong and scary mother. Now, she’s ready to enter Summoner’s Rift as a tough warrior from Noxus.
Who is Ambessa Medarda?
Ambessa first appeared in Arcane, where we learned about her tough past and strong personality. She is a well-known general in the Noxian army and is famous for being very harsh in war. Unlike her daughter Mel, who believes in peace and talking things out, Ambessa uses force and power to achieve her goals. Her difficult childhood made her the warrior she is today, as she faced the horrors of battle from the young age of 10.
In League of Legends, Ambessa will bring that same strength and determination, making her an exciting new champion for players to master.
Ambessa’s Abilities in League of Legends
Ambessa will be a top-lane champion with complex abilities, perfect for players who enjoy a challenge. Her playstyle is aggressive, focused on controlling the battlefield and dealing heavy damage with her unique twin weapons, the drakehounds. Here are her abilities:
Passive – Drakehound’s Step: After casting an ability, Ambessa can dash a short distance. Her next attack becomes stronger, faster, and more damaging, and she also regains some energy.
Q – Cunning Sweep / Sundering Slam: Ambessa swings her drakehounds in a wide arc, hurting enemies in front of her. f she hits an enemy, her next attack will be a strong slam that does more damage.
W – Repudiation: Ambessa shields herself and slams the ground, damaging nearby enemies. If she blocks damage from an enemy (except minions), her attack becomes stronger.
E – Lacerate: She lashes out with her drakehounds, hitting and slowing nearby enemies. If she dashes while using this ability, she hits enemies again at the end of the dash.
R – Public Execution: Ambessa teleports to the farthest enemy champion in a straight line, grabs them, and slams them into the ground, stunning them and dealing heavy damage.
With these abilities, Ambessa will be a strong and smart champion, giving rewards to players who use her moves at the right time.
Arcane-Themed Update for ARAM Mode
Along with Ambessa’s release, League of Legends is updating the ARAM (All Random All Mid) game mode with an Arcane-themed map. Players will fight on the Bridge of Progress, an important location from Piltover and Zaun in Arcane. The update will also include special buffs and relics inspired by the show. This new content will be available until January 2025, after which the ARAM map will return to its original design.
What This Means for League of Legends Players
Ambessa’s arrival is big news for both League of Legends players and Arcane fans. Her complex abilities and aggressive playstyle make her an exciting top-lane champion for experienced players to master. Plus, the Arcane-themed update in ARAM mode will add a fun twist for fans of the show.
Mark your calendars for November 6, 2024, when Ambessa officially joins the game. Whether you’re a top-lane veteran or just a fan of Arcane, her addition is sure to bring exciting new gameplay!