AMUMU

THE SAD MUMMY

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Informations about the champion Amumu:

Title: The Sad Mummy

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: June 26, 2009

Primary: Tank

Secondary: Mage

Role: Jungler

Region: SHURIMA

LORE OF AMUMU:

A lonely and melancholy soul from ancient Shurima, Amumu roams the world in search of a friend. Cursed by an ancient spell, he is doomed to remain alone forever, as his touch is death and his affection ruin. Those who claim to have seen him describe Amumu as a living cadaver, small in stature and covered in bandages the color of lichen. Amumu has inspired myths, folklore, and legends told and retold for generations – such that it is impossible to separate truth from fiction.

The hardy folk of Shurima agree upon certain things: the wind always blows from the west in the morning; a full belly on a new moon is an ill omen; buried treasure hides under the heaviest of rocks. They do not agree, however, about the tale of Amumu.

One oft-told story links Amumu to the first great ruling family of Shurima who succumbed to a disease that corrupted flesh with hideous speed. The youngest child, Amumu, was quarantined in his chambers and befriended a servant girl who heard his cries through the walls. She regaled the lonely heir with courtly news and stories of her grandmother’s mystic powers.

One morning, the girl brought word that Amumu’s last remaining brother had passed away, making him Emperor of Shurima. Saddened that he had to bear this news alone, she unlocked his door and ran inside to comfort him face to face. Amumu threw his arms around her, but as they touched, he fell back, realizing he had condemned her to the same terrible fate as his family.

Upon the girl’s death, her grandmother placed a twisted blight on the young emperor. In her mind, Amumu had as good as murdered her kin. As the curse took effect, Amumu was trapped in his moment of suffering like a locust ensnared in honeyed amber.

A second tale whispers of another crown prince, one given to bouts of petulance, cruelty, and murderous vanity. In this telling, Amumu was crowned Emperor of Shurima at a young age, and convinced he was blessed by the sun, he forced his subjects to worship him as a god.

Amumu sought the fabled Eye of Angor, an ancient relic entombed in a gilded crypt, said to grant eternal life to whoever looked upon it with an unflinching heart. He hunted the treasure for years with a host of slaves who carried him through labyrinthine catacombs, sacrificing themselves to traps so the emperor could continue without hindrance. Amumu finally reached the cyclopean golden archway, where upon dozens of his stonemasons labored to breach the sealed door.

As the young emperor rushed within, determined to look into the Eye of Angor, his slaves seized their chance and sealed the stone doorway behind him. Some say the child emperor endured in the darkness for years, his loneliness driving him to insanity and causing him to claw at his own skin, which he was forced to wrap in bandages. His life was extended by the power of the Eye as he meditated on his past transgressions, but the gift was a double edged sword, for he was cursed to remain forever alone.

When a series of devastating earthquakes shattered the foundations of his tomb, the emperor escaped with no knowledge of how much time had passed, seeking to undo the suffering he had caused in life.

Yet another story of Amumu tells of the first and last Yordle ruler of Shurima, who believed in the innate goodness of the human heart. To prove his detractors wrong, he swore an oath to live as a beggar until he made one true friend, convinced his people would rally to help their fellow Shuriman.

Though thousands walked by the disheveled Yordle, not one stopped to offer a helping hand. Amumu’s sadness grew until he eventually died of a broken heart. But his death was not the end, for some swear the Yordle still wanders the desert, forever searching for someone who might restore his faith in humanity.

These stories, despite their differences, are woven with parallels. Whatever the circumstances, Amumu is doomed to exist in a broken state of emptiness, eternally alone and friendless. Fated to forever search for a companion, his presence is cursed and his touch is death. On long winter nights when the fire is never allowed to burn low, the sad mummy can sometimes be heard weeping in the desert, despairing that he’ll never know the solace of friendship.

Whatever Amumu searches for – atonement, kinship, or a single act of kindness – one thing is as certain as the western wind at dawn: he has yet to find it.

AMUMU VOICE - League of Legends

FUN FACTS ABOUT AMUMU

1. Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Mythology: Amumu's character design draws inspiration from the concept of the "mummy" in ancient Egyptian mythology. His bandages, desolate appearance, and backstory of being a cursed, lonely mummy wandering the desert all reflect this inspiration.

2. Original Lore Ties to Freljord : In his original lore, Amumu was believed to have originated from the Freljord region, rather than the Shurima desert as depicted in later iterations. This lore connection has since been retconned, but it's an interesting tidbit for longtime players.

3. Voiceover Easter Egg: Amumu's voice actor, Alex Yee, is known for his portrayal of the character "Ezreal" in the League of Legends community. As a nod to this, there's a rare chance that when Amumu uses his dele/joke emote, he'll say, "I thought you'd never pick me," a reference to players choosing other champions over him.

4."Sad Robot Amumu" Skin: One of Amumu's most popular skins, "Sad Robot Amumu," features him as a small, melancholic robot. This skin is a reference to Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series, known for his perpetually depressed demeanor.

5. Amumu's Hidden Passive: Amumu has a hidden passive ability called "Despair Aura." When he's near certain champions who have a sad or gloomy theme in their lore, like Annie or Thresh, they'll dance with him if they use their dance emotes while nearby. This adds a touch of interaction and lore connection between Amumu and other champions in the game.

ABILITIES OF AMUMU

Passive - CURSED TOUCH

Amumu's basic attacks Curse his enemies, causing them to take bonus true damage from incoming magic damage.

Q - BANDAGE TOSS

Amumu tosses a sticky bandage at a target, stunning and damaging the target while he pulls himself to them.

W - DESPAIR

Overcome by anguish, nearby enemies lose a percentage of their maximum Health each second and have their Curses refreshed.

E - TANTRUM

Permanently reduces the physical damage Amumu would take. Amumu can unleash his rage, dealing damage to surrounding enemies. Each time Amumu is hit, the cooldown on Tantrum is reduced.

R - CURSE OF THE SAD MUMMY

Amumu entangles surrounding enemy units in bandages, applying his Curse, damaging and stunning them.

AMUMUABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Standard Engage Combo:

- Bandage Toss (Q) + Curse of the Sad Mummy (R) + Despair (W) + Tantrum (E): Amumu can initiate team fights by using Bandage Toss to snare an enemy champion, then activate Curse of the Sad Mummy to stun nearby enemies. Follow up with Despair for continuous AoE damage and Tantrum for additional AoE damage and damage reduction.

2. Flash Ult Combo:

- Flash + Curse of the Sad Mummy (R) + Bandage Toss (Q) + Despair (W) + Tantrum (E): Amumu can surprise enemies by flashing into range and immediately activating Curse of the Sad Mummy, stunning nearby enemies. Follow up with Bandage Toss to lock down a priority target, then activate Despair and Tantrum for additional damage.

3. Peel Combo:

- Curse of the Sad Mummy (R) + Tantrum (E) + Bandage Toss (Q): Amumu can use his ultimate, Curse of the Sad Mummy, to peel for his carries by stunning enemy divers or assassins. Follow up with Tantrum to deal damage and reduce incoming damage, then use Bandage Toss to snare the target and create distance.

4. Jungle Clear Combo:

- Despair (W) + Tantrum (E) + Bandage Toss (Q): Amumu can efficiently clear jungle camps by activating Despair for consistent AoE damage over time, then using Tantrum to reduce incoming damage and reset its cooldown. Use Bandage Toss to engage or escape if necessary.

5. Objective Securing Combo:

- Curse of the Sad Mummy (R) + Smite: Amumu can secure objectives like Dragon or Baron by using Curse of the Sad Mummy to stun enemy champions in the pit, then use Smite to secure the objective while they are incapacitated.

BUILD OF AMUMU

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RUNES OF AMUMU

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH AMUMU

1. Pathing and Jungle Clear Optimization: Focus on optimizing your jungle pathing and clear speed to maximize your efficiency and avoid falling behind. Amumu's early game can be somewhat weak, so choose your jungle path wisely to minimize the risk of invades and set yourself up for successful ganks.

2. Gank Timing and Positioning: Amumu's strength lies in his ability to lock down enemy champions with his Bandage Toss (Q) and follow up with his area-of-effect ultimate, Curse of the Sad Mummy (R). Prioritize ganking lanes where your presence can secure kills or burn summoner spells. Pay attention to enemy vision and try to approach gankable lanes from unexpected angles to catch opponents off guard.

3. Objective Control and Teamfight Initiations: Use Curse of the Sad Mummy (R) to initiate teamfights or secure important objectives like dragon or Baron Nashor. Coordinate with your team to time your ultimate with their abilities for maximum impact. Properly executed teamfight initiations can swing the momentum of the game in your team's favor.

4. Build Adaptation and Itemization: Adapt your item build to the specific needs of each game. Consider items like Sunfire Aegis, Abyssal Mask, or Dead Man's Plate for tankiness and utility. Adjust your build path according to the enemy team composition, prioritizing armor or magic resist as necessary. Don't forget to purchase control wards and Oracle Lens to maintain vision control and deny enemy vision.

5. Communication and Team Coordination: Effective communication is crucial when playing Amumu in high elo. Coordinate with your teammates to set up ganks, engage teamfights, and secure objectives. Ping your intentions, such as indicating when your ultimate is available or when you're planning to initiate. Clear communication and teamwork can greatly increase your chances of success with Amumu.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING GWEN

1. Counter-Jungling:

- Amumu relies on farming the jungle to scale into the mid and late game. Invade his jungle early and frequently to deny him farm and experience. Ward his jungle entrances and coordinate with your team to contest his buffs and camps.

2. Early Aggression:

- Amumu's early game is relatively weak, especially before he completes his first jungle item. Pick aggressive early game champions and invade his jungle, harass him during his clears, and contest scuttle crabs to set him behind.

3. Counter-Ganking:

- Amumu's ganks can be devastating, especially post-level 6 when he has access to his ultimate, Curse of the Sad Mummy. Ward key areas of the map and anticipate his ganks to counter-gank and turn the tide of the fight in your team's favor.

4. Spread Out in Team Fights:

- Amumu excels at initiating team fights with his ultimate, Curse of the Sad Mummy, which stuns all nearby enemies. Spread out during team fights to minimize the impact of his ultimate, making it harder for him to catch multiple targets with it.

5. Interrupt His Ultimate:

- Amumu's primary crowd control ability is his ultimate, Curse of the Sad Mummy. Champions with abilities that can interrupt channels or knock him out of his ultimate, such as Blitzcrank's Rocket Grab or Alistar's Headbutt, can disrupt his engages and negate his impact in team fights.

6. Pick Disengage Champions:

- Champions with strong disengage abilities, such as Janna's Monsoon or Gragas' Explosive Cask, can push Amumu and his team away during engagements, preventing them from following up on his initiations effectively.

7. Build Tenacity:

- Tenacity reduces the duration of crowd control effects, making it harder for Amumu to lock you down with his abilities. Consider building items like Mercury's Treads or purchasing the Tenacity rune to reduce the effectiveness of his crowd control.

SKINS OF AMUMU