SupportTankVanguard

Amumu

The Sad Mummy

About Amumu

Amumu, The Sad Mummy, is a powerful support, tank, and vanguard champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and support of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 26, 2009 during Patch June 26, 2009 Patch, Amumu has become known for their melee playstyle and magical damage output.

With 14 unique skins available, Amumu offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Amumu has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Amumu brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Amumu is primarily played as a support/tank/vanguard, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and support. Since their release in Patch June 26, 2009 Patch, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Amumu's potential.

As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Amumu requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Amumu's story

Legend claims that Amumu is a lonely and melancholy soul from ancient Shurima, roaming the world in search of a friend. Doomed by an ancient curse to remain alone forever, his touch is death, his affection ruin. Those who claim to have seen him describe a living cadaver, small in stature and wrapped in creeping bandages. Amumu has inspired myths, songs, and folklore told and retold for generations—such that it is impossible to separate truth from fiction.

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Latest Amumu skins

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Learning Amumu

Whether you're just picking up Amumu or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this support, tank, and vanguard champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Strong utility for the team
  • Impressive durability
  • Good protection capabilities
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Limited income for items
  • Limited damage output
  • Lower damage output
  • Can be kited by other champions

Amumu currently costs 225 BE or 260 RP, making them an accessible choice for newer players. Players looking to master Amumu should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.