Standard — frontline
Standard build maximizing damage output. Use on neutral matchups or when ahead.
14,000 total cost
Tank engage build with steady magic threat: it absorbs the enemy’s first response, stays in contact, and turns engages into favorable extended fights.
Standard build maximizing damage output. Use on neutral matchups or when ahead.
14,000 total costResistance build geared against physical damage (AD) compositions.
14,200 total cost +200gResistance build geared against magic damage (AP) compositions.
14,550 total cost +550gFoundational item core, without recent situational additions — kept as a base for understanding the kit. For the up-to-date build, see the section above.
Amumu’s default build works because he rarely wins fights through a single burst window; he wins them by locking down space, maintaining contact, and punishing enemies who remain grouped around him.
Shimmering Spark
AoE damage around him, perfect synergy with W Despair
Carry buff after engaging with R Curse of the Sad Mummy
reflected AA damage, Amumu reste collé with W in melee
Plated Steelcaps
Q and R immobilize — every gank triggers the freeze zone and resist boost right as you dive in.
Your job is landing R on five enemies — the per-enemy bonus makes you tankiest exactly then.
Reduces incoming damage during the CC phase that follows the Q bandage.
Scales tank with his clears jungle repeated, making him more durable.
Haste trims the downtime between Qs — more engage attempts across the map.