Amumu vs Ivern JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Ivern

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled full clears or three-camp paths toward lanes with strong CC to maximize gank follow-up with (Q).
Avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority; focus on surviving early pressure and scaling into teamfight lockdown with (R).

Jungle Plan

Secure river control and contest Scuttle when your lanes can support to deny Ivern's buff-sharing routes.
Counter-invade or track Ivern's pathing to punish his slower clear speed and low dueling power before level 6.
Use (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights around dragon or Rift Herald when you have lane priority and objective setup.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Ivern can root and knockup with teammate follow-up.
Be cautious contesting objectives if your lanes lack priority, as Ivern can use his utility to protect carries and turn fights.
Watch for forced smite fights when low health; Ivern's utility can enable his team to win these engagements if you overcommit.

Early game

Start with a full clear or three-camp path aiming to reach a lane with CC ready for early ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid being forced off camps.
Use defensive wards on jungle entrances to protect against Ivern's level 3 invades and unusual routing.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (Q) and (R) to initiate strong teamfights and objective turns that Ivern must respect.
Exploit your higher objective control by forcing fights when your ultimate is available and Ivern lacks strong damage.
Respect Ivern's (Q) root and (R) knockup during ganks or skirmishes to avoid getting locked down early.

Win conditions

Survive early jungle pressure by protecting your first clear and avoiding unfavorable fights.
Use your (Q) engage and (R) area lockdown to force grouped fights around dragon, Rift Herald, and Void Grubs.
Deny Ivern's scaling by counter-jungling when lanes have priority and converting jungle tempo into objective control and teamfight access.