Amumu vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled first clears and avoid early river fights without lane priority to survive Hecarim's faster tempo and mobility.
Focus on using (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights around objectives, leveraging your high teamfight value and lockdown potential.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears or three-camp paths toward lanes ready to follow your (Q) engage for early ganks.
Contest river Scuttle only when your lanes have priority and can support objective control.
Track Hecarim's pathing to anticipate his ganks and prepare counter-ganks, especially before dragon or Rift Herald spawns.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early, especially before you have tank stats and teammates nearby.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority, as Hecarim's speed and engage can force unfavorable fights.
Watch for Hecarim's level 6 (R) fear engage around dragon or Rift Herald, which can turn fights quickly against you.

Early game

Start with a full clear or three-camp pathing toward lanes with crowd control to set up effective ganks.
Avoid contesting the first Scuttle unless nearby lanes have clear priority to prevent losing tempo to Hecarim's faster clears.
Use defensive wards on jungle entrances to protect against Hecarim's early invades and counter-ganks.

Power spikes

At level 6, your (R) unlocks strong teamfight lockdown; use it to force grouped fights and secure objectives.
Your (Q) provides long-range engage, increasing gank threat once you have it off cooldown.
Respect Hecarim's mid-game spike when he gains items and (R), as his speed and fear can initiate fights you can't easily escape.

Win conditions

Survive early jungle pressure by prioritizing safe clears and defensive vision to deny Hecarim early tempo.
Use your (Q) and (R) to initiate grouped fights around dragon, Rift Herald, and Void Grubs, turning objectives in your favor.
Coordinate with lanes that have priority to counter-gank and punish Hecarim's aggressive paths, denying his scaling and tempo.