Amumu vs Warwick JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Warwick

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled first clears to avoid early dueling disadvantage against Warwick's strong level 3 power spike.
Avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority to reduce risk from Warwick's sustain and suppression.
Focus on scaling into grouped teamfights where your (R) can lock down multiple targets and turn objectives.

Jungle Plan

Path for a full clear then gank lanes where (Q) follow-up is reliable and lanes can assist your engage.
Fight for river control and dragon setups only when lanes can move first to avoid Warwick's strong early dueling and sustain.
Track Warwick's pathing to counter-gank his early pressure and punish his attempts to invade or contest camps.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Warwick's dueling and sustain are strongest.
Be wary of forced smite fights early, as Warwick's healing and fear can outlast you.
Do not contest camps or objectives without lane priority, as Warwick's invade resistance and dueling make early fights risky.

Early game

Start with a full clear or three-camp clear toward a lane with crowd control to prepare for ganks.
Secure defensive wards on jungle entrances to spot Warwick's early invades and avoid losing camps.
Contest first Scuttle only if your nearby lanes have priority to support and reduce risk from Warwick's dueling.

Power spikes

Your level 6 (R) is a major spike; use it to force grouped fights and secure objectives.
Respect Warwick's level 3 full kit spike with sustain and fear; avoid extended fights before you have tank stats.
Be cautious around Warwick's level 6 suppression (R); bait movement or wait for his mispositioning before committing.

Win conditions

Survive Warwick's early dueling by prioritizing safe clears and defensive vision.
Convert your level 6 (R) into dragon or Rift Herald fights where you can lock down multiple enemies.
Use (Q) and (R) to create pick or teamfight lockdowns that deny Warwick's low-health chase and suppression potential.