Amumu vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled first clears and avoid early river fights without lane priority to survive Nidalee's high early pressure.
Focus on using (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights and secure objectives in mid to late game, leveraging your stronger scaling and teamfight impact.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears early, then path to lanes with CC to maximize gank threat using (Q) and (R).
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes have priority to deny Nidalee tempo and vision.
Counter-gank aggressively around dragon and Rift Herald setups to leverage your area lockdown and objective control.

Danger windows

Beware Nidalee's level 2-3 invade attempts when your clear is weak and lanes lack priority.
Avoid isolated river fights early, as Nidalee's mobility and poke can outmaneuver you.
Be cautious contesting objectives if your lanes are pushed in or lack vision, increasing risk of losing smite fights or getting counter-jungled.

Early game

Start with a full clear or three-camp pathing toward lanes with crowd control to enable effective ganks.
Avoid early level 2 or 3 invades unless your lanes have priority and can follow your (Q) engage.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can secure priority and help counter Nidalee's fast clears and poke.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to initiate grouped fights and force objectives, as your teamfight impact surges.
Nidalee's early clear speed and poke with (Q) and (W) make her dangerous pre-6; respect her early invade and avoid isolated fights.
Your tank stats and CC improve post-level 6, enabling you to punish Nidalee's lower dueling strength and mobility if caught out.

Win conditions

Survive early jungle pressure by securing safe clears and avoiding unfavorable fights.
Use (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights around dragon, Rift Herald, or Void Grubs to capitalize on your lockdown and objective control.
Deny Nidalee's tempo by tracking her pathing and counter-ganking, then convert jungle tempo into teamfight dominance and scaling advantage.