Amumu vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Zed

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled first clears and avoid early river fights without lane priority to protect against Zed's high early agency and burst threat.
Focus on scaling into teamfight lockdown with (R) to force grouped fights around objectives and deny Zed's single-target burst impact.

Jungle Plan

Path for controlled clears and prioritize river control to contest dragon and Void Grubs after level 6 when (R) enhances objective fights.
Counter-gank aggressively if Zed shows early pressure on lanes, using your (Q) and (R) lockdown to punish his burst attempts.
Avoid direct early invades against Zed unless you have lane priority and vision control, focusing instead on scaling denial through objective control.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Zed's burst and mobility can outduel you.
Be cautious during forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald where Zed's burst and mobility can secure kills or steal objectives.
Watch for early invades around your camps if lanes lack priority, as Zed can exploit your low invade resistance.

Early game

Start with a full clear or a three-camp clear toward a lane that can follow your (Q) for early gank setups.
Only contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to avoid losing early tempo to Zed's high early pressure.
Use defensive wards on jungle entrances to spot and avoid Zed's early invades, as Amumu has low invade resistance.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to lock down multiple targets and turn fights around objectives, increasing your teamfight impact.
Respect Zed's level 3 unlock of (W)+(E)+(Q) combo for burst trades and avoid giving him clean engage opportunities.
Track Zed's ultimate (R) cooldown to avoid lethal all-ins and plan counter-engages or defensive resets accordingly.

Win conditions

Survive early jungle pressure by securing safe clears and using wards to avoid invades.
Convert level 6 into objective control by coordinating with lanes to force grouped fights using (Q) and (R).
Deny Zed's scaling by controlling dragon and Rift Herald, then leverage your tank and lockdown to enable your team’s carries in teamfights.