Amumu vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Poppy

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlled first clears and avoid early river fights without lane priority to survive Poppy's strong early invade potential.
Prioritize scaling into teamfights where (Q) and (R) lockdown enable objective control and frontline disruption.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears or three-camp routes that lead to lanes ready to follow (Q) engages for ganks.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when allied lanes can move first, avoiding direct fights without priority.
Use (R) to turn grouped objective fights like dragon or Rift Herald in your favor and deny (R) disengage potential.

Danger windows

Avoid early isolated river fights before level 6 where (E) wall stun and (W) dash denial dominate.
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is available as she can knock you away or disrupt smite fights.
Low-health clears expose you to Poppy's high dueling and invade potential; back off or request lane assistance.

Early game

Start with a full clear or three-camp path toward a lane with CC follow-up to maximize gank threat.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid losing tempo to Poppy's early pressure.
Use defensive wards on jungle entrances to protect against Poppy's level 3 invades and counter-invade when lanes can assist.

Power spikes

At level 6, leverage (R) for strong area lockdown to force grouped fights and secure objectives.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) knockaway which can reset fights or remove you from objectives; bait it before committing.
After Poppy completes her first tank item, hold (Q) engages carefully as her durability and (W) anti-dash become more threatening.

Win conditions

Survive early jungle pressure by prioritizing safe clears and defensive vision.
Use (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights around dragon, Rift Herald, or Void Grubs for strong objective control.
Track Poppy's pathing to counter-gank effectively and deny her early tempo, then scale into frontline lockdown for teamfights.