Amumu is an entry-level jungle tank champion with strong crowd control abilities and teamfight potential. His kit includes reliable jungle clear, multiple crowd control options, and gap closers that make him effective for ganking.

Core Strengths:

• Strong mid and late-game scaling
• Powerful teamfight engagement
• Excellent crowd control
• Good jungle clearing speed
• Easy to learn mechanics

Weaknesses:

• Weak early game
• Mana intensive
• Vulnerable to invades
• Relies on team follow-up
• Poor 1v1 dueling

Passive - Cursed Touch: Amumu's attacks curse enemies, causing them to take bonus true damage from magic damage sources.

Ability Priority:

1. E - Tantrum (Max First)
2. Q - Bandage Toss (Max Second)
3. W - Despair (Max Last)
4. R - Curse of the Sad Mummy (At levels 6, 11, 16)

Key Combos:

• Buffer R during Q for guaranteed ultimate
• Flash + R for surprise engages
• Q > W > R > E for standard teamfight initiation
• Double Q charges for extended chase potential

Early Game Strategy:

• Start W for optimal jungle clear
• Secure E second for damage reduction
• Get Q at level 3 for ganking potential
• Focus on farming to level 6
• Avoid early duels with enemy jungler

Teamfight Role:

• Primary engage champion
• Lock down multiple targets with ultimate
• Peel for carries when needed
• Apply curse to priority targets
• Create opportunities for team follow-up

Best Synergies:

• AOE damage dealers (Miss Fortune, Katarina)
• Additional CC providers (Ornn)
• Magic damage focused teams

Build Path Focus:

• Tank items with health and resistances
• Items with AOE damage for jungle clear
• Mana management items early game
• Situational defensive items based on enemy composition

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