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October 2026 · Patch 7.3c
Tank · Jungle

Amumu Wild Rift — Build, Counters & Tier

Amumu is a tank jungler in Wild Rift, specializing in zone engages and mass control through his curses.

★ Jungle Tier S+ October 2026 · Patch 7.3c tankjungleengage
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Win 56.4% #4 · ↓0pt
Pick 2.8% #22
Ban 0.1% #134

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Amumu23/09 → 23/10
Win Rate (30d) 56.38%+0.94 pts
Pick Rate 2.75%
Ban Rate 0.11%
−4−207.3a7.3b7.3c23/0903/1008/1013/1018/1023/10 Amumu+0.9 pts −4−207.3a7.3b7.3c23/0906/1015/1023/10 +0.9

Amumu's win rate has climbed +0.94 pts over the last 30 days, now at 56.38%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers. Measured effect of the adjustment in 7.3 (22/09): -1.17 pts of win rate over 10 days.

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Week of October 19, 2026 · patch 7.3b

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§ 01 — Editorial brief

Amumu remains a very readable yet consistently dangerous jungler in the current patch.

By Updated 23 Oct 2026 Patch 7.3c

Amumu is a tank jungler in Wild Rift, specializing in zone engages and mass control through his curses. His kit combines a Bandage Toss offering long-range engage, a passive AoE damage aura, and a massive immobilization ultimate capable of capturing multiple enemies simultaneously. He excels in compositions seeking to trigger devastating teamfights with minimal coordination. In Wild Rift, his ultimate is one of the most impactful mass CC abilities in the game, capable alone of turning a grouped fight.

Amumu thrives in teamfight and combo-oriented compositions. He benefits from allies who can follow up his engage with area damage. Teams that favor grouped fights maximize his impact.

Amumu, a tank jungler, relies heavily on engage and large area crowd control. Compositions with strong disengage, constant poke, or high mobility can reduce his effectiveness. If his initiation fails, his team often loses the fight advantage.

With Amumu, the goal is to land a decisive engage on multiple enemies. Look for moments when opponents are grouped or poorly positioned. In teamfights, coordinate your initiation with teammates to maximize damage.

§ 06 — The matchup wallAmumu Wild Rift counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy

Build enginePatch 7.3c build — computed

  1. Core 01 Sunfire Aegis Sunfire Aegis
  2. Core 02 Amaranth's Twinguard Amaranth's Twinguard
  3. Core 03 Abyssal Mask Abyssal Mask
  4. Core 04 Thornmail Thornmail
  5. Core 05 Radiant Virtue Radiant Virtue
  6. Boots Plated Steelcaps Plated Steelcaps
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§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Amumu Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths
  • Strong punishment against poorly spaced teams in fights.
  • Clear win condition around objectives with Flash + R.
  • Reliable tank scaling with consistent mid/late impact.
  • Natural synergy with AoE mages in the patch.
↓ Weaknesses
  • Against aggressive early invading junglers.
  • If your team lacks follow-up on your engage.
  • Against very spread or poke compositions.
  • If you can’t reliably reach the backline.
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§ 03 — Game planAmumu Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game

I Early

Avoid duels, control your jungle and set the…

Lvl. 1 → 6

Avoid duels, control your jungle and set the vision to prepare for level 5.

II Mid

Play each R window to transform into a…

Lvl. 7 → 11

Play each R window to transform into a dragon/herald.

III Late

Look for Flash→R flanks, protect your carry if…

Lvl. 12+

Look for Flash→R flanks, protect your carry if the enemy splits.

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsAmumu: combos & tips Wild Rift

Standard engage comboDemanding
1 Q Q
2 R R
3 W W
4 E E

Hook a target with Q, then use your ultimate immediately to stun an entire area.

Surprise Flash comboSimple
1 Q Q
2 Flash Flash

Cast Bandage Toss and Flash at the same time to cancel the animation — the enemy has less time to react than with Flash → Q. Advanced technique.

Flash-Ult ComboSimple
1 Flash Flash
2 R R
3 Q Q

Flash into the fray to stun as many enemies as possible, then use Q to hook and lock onto a target.

Full RotationDemanding
1 E E
2 Q Q
3 AA
4 E E
5 R R

Trigger Tantrum to reduce its cooldown, use Q to engage, auto-attack, trigger Tantrum again, then use R to stun.

What interrupts itLee Sin R Dragon's Rage knock-up · 1 sXin Zhao Q Three Talon Strike knock-up · 0.75 s

Mechanical Tips

  • Bandage Toss (Q) — double charge: two charges available in Wild Rift. Use the first to engage or close the gap; save the second for a second lock or escape.
  • Despair (W) toggle: activate W as soon as you’re in combat — the damage is dealt per tick and amplifies the Cursed Touch passive (true damage bonus).
  • Curse of the Sad Mummy (R): AoE stun — position yourself right in the thick of the enemy melee before casting to maximise the number of targets stunned.
  • Tantrum (E): reduce its cooldown by taking damage — in engagements, use it frequently for DPS and the cooldown reduction.
  • Cursed Touch passive: attacks and abilities curse enemies, who take bonus true damage from allied magic attacks — in team fights, Amumu boosts the entire team’s magic DPS.

Common Mistakes

  • Save R for a single target rather than using it on a group of enemies.
  • Don’t use W in toggle mode as soon as you engage — every second without W is lost DPS and stacks.
  • Miss with Q and engage anyway — without the lockdown, Amumu is vulnerable outside of his R.

Notable Interactions

  • Q → Flash cancels the animation and makes the ability harder to react to than Flash → Q.
  • Aftershock triggers immediately after Q or R — resistance bonuses apply straight after the stun.
  • Amumu is an excellent teamfight champion with R — wait until enemies group together (e.g. around an objective).
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§ 08 — DialoguesAmumu Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 When should you engage with Amumu? +

Only engage when your team is ready to follow instantly. The best timing is often when enemies are already committed or grouped without vision. Avoid forced engages at first contact unless you’re certain to hit multiple key targets.

Q.02 Why does Amumu lose early game? +

His kit is designed for teamfights, not dueling. He lacks burst damage and mobility to contest aggressive junglers. He must avoid early fights and focus on clean clearing until level 5.

Q.03 Is Amumu dependent on Flash? +

Yes, Flash massively improves his engage quality. Without it, his engage paths become predictable and easy to avoid. He can still engage, but with far less impact.

Q.04 Can Amumu carry games? +

Yes, but indirectly. He doesn’t carry through damage but by creating perfect fights for his team. If his team capitalizes, he becomes a decisive factor.

Data — Stats per levelAmumu Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)

Movement speed 345Attack range 175Bonus attack speed / lvl +2.2%
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LvlHPADArmorMRManaHP regenRes. regen
1690524038390915
279455.644.7404559.815.7
389859.249.44252010.616.4
41,00262.854.14458511.417.1
51,10666.458.84665012.217.8
61,2107063.54871513.118.5
71,31473.668.25078013.919.2
81,41877.272.95284514.719.9
91,52280.877.65491015.520.6
101,62684.482.35697516.321.3
111,7308887581,04017.122
121,83491.691.7601,10517.922.7
131,93895.296.4621,17018.723.4
142,04298.8101.1641,23519.524.1
152,146102.4105.8661,30020.324.8

Base data : wiki.leagueoflegends.com (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 2026-07-09

Data — Balance historyAmumu Wild Rift buffs and nerfs, patch by patch

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  1. 7.3
    Adjustment-1.2 pts win rate over 10 days

    Amumu gains more Health per level: same durability at level 1, more in the late game.

    • Health per Level: 104114
  2. 7.1b
    Nerf

    Amumu loses crowd control and sustained damage, reducing his ability to smother extended fights.

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