Nocturne vs Amumu JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Amumu

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize a full clear to hit level 6 on schedule and unlock your global (R) for impactful cross-map plays.
Use your superior clear speed and dueling to contest river control and punish Amumu's slower tempo and low early invade resistance.
Focus on snowballing through picks and objective control before Amumu reaches his teamfight power spike.

Jungle Plan

Path for full clears and track Amumu's position to use (R) for ganks on overextended lanes.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes can follow and Amumu is on the opposite side.
Use counter-jungling opportunistically after level 6 to deny Amumu farm and force him into unfavorable grouped fights.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Amumu's (Q) can catch you out.
Beware of multi-lane collapses as Amumu's engage combined with teammates can overwhelm your dueling.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority since Amumu's (R) can turn fights in choke points.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize level 6 timing and maintain objective access.
Contest first Scuttle only if your nearby lanes have priority to avoid multi-lane collapses.
Avoid early river fights without vision and lane support, as Amumu's (Q) engage can punish isolated Nocturne.

Power spikes

Hit level 6 full clear to unlock (R) and pressure side lanes or objectives before Amumu can group.
Use (W) spell shield to negate Amumu's (Q) stun and improve dueling potential.
Respect Amumu's power spike post-level 6 when his (R) enables strong teamfight lockdown and objective control.

Win conditions

Convert your level 6 ultimate picks into dragon and Rift Herald control by forcing numbers advantage.
Use superior clear speed and dueling to invade and deny Amumu's farm, delaying his scaling.
Leverage (W) spell shield and (E) fear to win isolated duels and snowball lanes before Amumu can group for teamfights.