Average Rune Split
7 Body
5 OrderBody 58.3%Order 41.7%
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Ambessa - Matriarch of War: Deck Meta
Most common cards across 3 tournament Ambessa - Matriarch of War decklists in our catalog. See inclusion rate and average copies when a card appears.
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Rune split
Typical rune splits for Ambessa - Matriarch of War.
Most Common Split
7 Body5 OrderUsed in 3 of 3 lists · 100%
Split distribution
Every observed 12-rune configuration across tournament lists.
| 1 | 7 Body5 Order | 100% | 3/3 |
Battlefields
Most used battlefields with Ambessa - Matriarch of War.
| 1 |  Risen Altar[EMPOWER] costs of your units here cost 1 or Rune less. | 100% | 3/3 |
| 2 |  Sunken TempleWhen you conquer here with one or more [MIGHTY] units, you may pay 1 to draw 1. (A unit is Mighty while it has 5+ .) | 66.7% | 2/3 |
| 3 |  Dragon RoostAny player may pay 2 Runes as an additional cost to play a Dragon. If they do, they play it to this battlefield. | 33.3% | 1/3 |
| 4 |  Forbidding WasteWhile a unit here is defending alone, it has -2 Might. (It's alone if there are no other friendly units here.) | 33.3% | 1/3 |
| 5 |  Seat of PowerWhen you conquer here, draw 1 for each other battlefield you or allies control. | 33.3% | 1/3 |
| 6 |  The PapertreeWhen you hold here, each player channels 1 rune exhausted. | 33.3% | 1/3 |
All cards
| 1 |  Legion Marauder[EMPOWER] — 1 or Body (Pay either cost: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.)
[EMPOWERED] I have +1 Might. | 100% | 3/3 | 3.0 |
| 2 |  Guttural Roar[ACTION] (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)
Give a unit +2 Might this turn. If it's [EMPOWERED], give it +4 Might this turn instead. | 100% | 3/3 | 2.0 |
| 3 |  Decree of StrengthChoose an opponent. They reveal their hand and you choose a Mind (Mind) card from it. They recycle that card. | 100% | 3/3 | 1.7 |
| 4 |  Public ExecutionChoose a friendly unit. Kill an enemy unit with less Might than it.
[FLOW 5 and 2 Runes] (You may play this from your trash for its Flow cost. Then banish it.) | 100% | 3/3 | 1.7 |
| 5 |  SabotageChoose an opponent. They reveal their hand. Choose a non-unit card from it, and recycle that card. | 100% | 3/3 | 1.7 |
| 6 |  SalvageACTION (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)
You may kill a gear. Draw 1. | 100% | 3/3 | 1.7 |
| 7 |  Ambessa, The Wolf[EMPOWER 3 and 1 Body] (3 and 1 Body: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.)
[EMPOWERED] I have +3 Might and can't be dealt damage unless I'm in combat. | 100% | 3/3 | 1.3 |
| 8 |  Irresistible FaefolkChoose two units. They deal damage equal to their Mights to each other. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 3.0 |
| 9 |  Punch First[ACTION] (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)
Give a unit +5 Might this turn. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 3.0 |
| 10 |  Kayle, Justified[EMPOWER 3] (3: Empower me.)
I can be [EMPOWERED] up to three times.
I have +2 Might for each time I'm [EMPOWERED].
While I'm [EMPOWERED] three times, I have [DEFLECT 3] and [GANKING]. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.5 |
| 11 |  Kennen, Keeper of Balance[HIDDEN] (Hide now for Rune to react with later for 0.)
When you play me or I attack, you may pay 2 to [STUN] a unit. (It doesn't deal combat damage this turn.)
While there's a stunned enemy unit here, I have +2 Might. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.5 |
| 12 |  RampageAs you play this, you may pay Body as an additional cost.
Choose a friendly unit and an enemy unit. If you paid the additional cost, give the friendly unit +2 Might this turn. They deal damage equal to their Mights to each other. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.5 |
| 13 |  Solari Sunhawk[EMPOWER 2] (2: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.)
[EMPOWERED] I have +1 Might and [DEFLECT 2]. (Opponents must pay 2 Runes to choose me with a spell or ability.) | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.5 |
| 14 |  Decree of UnityKill an enemy Chaos (Chaos) unit or gear. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.0 |
| 15 |  Ruin RunnerI can't be chosen by enemy spells and abilities. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.0 |
| 16 |  Vi, Peacekeeper[AMBUSH] (You may play me as a [REACTION] to a battlefield where you have units.)
When I attack, [STUN] an enemy unit here. (It doesn't deal combat damage this turn.) | 66.7% | 2/3 | 2.0 |
| 17 |  Disposal Order[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Choose one —
• Choose up to 3 cards from opponents' trashes. Their owners recycle them.
• Draw 1. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 1.5 |
| 18 |  First MateWhen you play me, ready another unit. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 1.5 |
| 19 |  Forge of the FutureWhen you play this, play a 1 Might Recruit unit token at your base.
Kill this: Recycle up to 4 cards from trashes. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 1.5 |
| 20 |  Hidden BladeHIDDEN (Hide now for 1 Rune to react with later for 0.)
ACTION (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)
Kill a unit at a battlefield. Its controller draws 2. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 1.5 |
| 21 |  OnslaughtGive a unit +6 Might this turn.
[FLOW 4] (You may play this from your trash for its Flow cost. Then banish it.) | 66.7% | 2/3 | 1.0 |
| 22 |  Repulse[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Choose a friendly unit at a battlefield. Counter an enemy spell or ability that chooses it and no other friendly unit. | 66.7% | 2/3 | 1.0 |
| 23 |  ChallengeACTION (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)
Choose a friendly unit and an enemy unit. They deal damage equal to their Mights to each other. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 24 |  Elder DragonAny amount of your damage is enough to kill enemy units.
When you play me, choose up to one enemy unit at each location. Deal 1 to them. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 25 |  Gentle GemdragonWhen you play me or another Dragon, ready up to 2 runes. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 26 |  Harnessed DragonWhen you play me, kill an enemy unit. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 27 |  Herald of ScalesYour Dragons' Energy costs are reduced by 2, to a minimum of 1. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 28 |  Kinkou InitiateWhen you play me, draw 1 if your other units have total Might 5 or more | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 29 |  Soaring ScoutDEATHKNELL - Channel 1 rune exhausted. (When I die, get the effect.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 3.0 |
| 30 |  Dragonsoul Sage[REACTION] Exhaust: Add 1. (Abilities that add resources can't be responded to.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 31 |  MobilizeChannel 1 rune exhausted. If you can't, draw 1. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 32 |  Nidalee, Cat Form[AMBUSH] (You may play me as a [REACTION] to a battlefield where you have units.)
When I win a combat, draw 1. (I win if I remain after combat.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 33 |  Pit RookieWhen you play me, buff another friendly unit. (If it doesn't have a buff, it gets +1 Might buff.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 34 |  Rengar, Trophy Hunter[AMBUSH] (You may play me as a [REACTION] to a battlefield where you have units.)
I can be played to a battlefield where there are enemy units (even if you don't have units there). | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 35 |  Rift HeraldWhen I move to a battlefield, look at the top 3 cards of your Main Deck. You may reveal a unit from among them and draw it. Recycle the rest.
DEATHKNELL Play a unit from your hand to your base , ignoring its Energy cost. (When I die, get the effect. You must still pay its Power cost.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 36 |  Show of Strength[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Draw 1 for each of your [MIGHTY] units. (A unit is Mighty while it has 5+ Might) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 37 |  Tactical Retreat[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Choose a friendly unit. The next time it would die this turn, heal it, exhaust it, and recall it instead. (Send it to base. This isn't a move.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 38 |  Wild ClawLook at the top 5 cards of your Main Deck. You may banish a unit or gear from among them and play it, reducing its Energy cost by 5. Recycle the rest. Then you may do this: Empower it. (It becomes Empowered if it's not already.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 2.0 |
| 39 |  Ambessa, Respected and Feared[EMPOWER 1 and 2 Order] (1 and 2 Order: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.)
[EMPOWERED] I have [ASSAULT 2]. (+2 Might while I'm an attacker.)
[EMPOWERED] When I attack, kill an enemy unit here with less Might than me. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 40 |  Ashe, FocusedWhen you play me, choose an opponent. They reveal their hand. Choose a card revealed this way and banish it. When they hold, return it to their hand (even if I'm no longer on the board). | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 41 |  Catalyst of AeonsChannel 2 runes exhausted. If you couldn't channel 2 runes this way, draw 1. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 42 |  Corrupted DragonIf your score is not within 3 points of the Victory Score, I enter ready.
When I attack, you may move any number of enemy units here each with 5 Might or less to their base. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 43 |  Deathgrip[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve)
Kill a friendly unit to give +Might equal to its Might to another friendly unit this turn. Draw 1. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 44 |  DirewingI enter ready if you control another Dragon. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 45 |  Divine JudgmentEach player chooses 2 units, 2 gear, 2 runes, and 2 cards in their hands. Recycle the rest. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 46 |  Flurry of BladesREACTION (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Deal 1 to all units at battlefields. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 47 |  Ki Barrier[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Choose a unit. Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to it this turn. (Opponents can assign it extra combat damage to kill it.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 48 |  Noxian Emissary[EMPOWER 1 and 1 Order] (1 and 1 Order: Empower me. Use only if not Empowered.)
[EMPOWERED][DEATHKNELL] Play two 1 Might Recruit unit tokens to your base. (When I die while Empowered, get the effect.) | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 49 |  Sacrifice[REACTION] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
As an additional cost to play this, kill a friendly [MIGHTY] unit. (A unit is Mighty while it has 5+ Might.)
Draw 2 and channel 1 rune exhausted. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
| 50 |  Unyielding SpiritREACTION (Play at any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)
Prevent all spell and ability damage this turn. | 33.3% | 1/3 | 1.0 |
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