Amumu vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Amumu vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlled first clears and avoid early river fights without lane priority to survive Xin Zhao's strong early dueling.
Prioritize scaling into teamfight engage and objective control by using (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights later.

Jungle Plan

Path for a controlled clear and look to gank lanes with CC ready to follow your (Q) before Xin Zhao hits level 3 power spike.
Contest Scuttle Crab only when your lanes can move first and avoid direct river fights without backup to prevent losing tempo.
Use (R) to isolate enemy jungler or protect objectives like dragon and Rift Herald once you reach level 6, leveraging your teamfight strength.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao is most dangerous at level 3 with (E) and (Q) ready; avoid isolated river fights and early invades without lane support.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced Smite fights where Xin Zhao can punish your vulnerability.
Avoid fighting when nearby lanes lack priority, as Xin Zhao can capitalize on counter-ganks and objective setups.

Early game

Start with a full or three-camp clear toward a lane that can follow your (Q) to secure early gank threat.
Avoid contesting the first Scuttle Crab unless nearby lanes have priority to prevent getting punished by Xin Zhao's level 3 dueling.
Use defensive wards on jungle entrances to mitigate Xin Zhao's early invade attempts and path around lanes with crowd control for safer ganks.

Power spikes

At level 3, Xin Zhao's full kit enables strong river fights; avoid solo contests and path to safer camps.
Amumu's level 6 (R) spike dramatically increases objective control and teamfight lockdown; use it to force grouped fights.
Xin Zhao's level 6 (R) grants zone control in fights; kite out its duration before committing fully to skirmishes.

Win conditions

Survive early jungle pressure by prioritizing safe clears and wards to avoid Xin Zhao's level 3 dueling.
Use your (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights around dragon, Rift Herald, and Void Grubs to maximize your teamfight and objective control.
Track Xin Zhao's pathing to counter-gank effectively and deny his early tempo, then scale into a frontline lockdown role for your team.