When Applying Curse with a basic attack before a short lane trade

1. AutoApply curse→
2. EArea damage→
3. WSustained damage

Tip The first basic attack applies Curse, causing the following magic damage from E and W to add true damage. W drains mana while toggled on, so turn it off as soon as the short trade ends.

When Using Q to close the gap before applying Curse and chaining the full single-target combo

1. QEngage stun→
2. AutoApply curse→
3. EArea damage→
4. WSustained damage→
5. RFinisher

Tip Land Q to close the gap and stun, use one basic attack to apply Curse, then add E and W damage. Cast R as Q's stun is ending so the crowd control does not overlap unnecessarily and the target has little time to use an escape tool.

When Flashing into a group before using R to stun several targets at once

1. FlashFlash in→
2. RArea stun→
3. WSustained damage→
4. EArea damage→
5. QRe-catch

Tip Flash into the middle of the group and cast R immediately before they spread out. Follow with W and E for area damage, while saving Q to reach a priority target outside R's area or stop an escape as the stun ends.

When Refreshing Curse with basic attacks while incoming attacks reduce E's cooldown

1. WSustained damage→
2. AutoApply curse→
3. EArea damage→
4. AutoRefresh curse→
5. ERecast E

Tip Tantrum's cooldown is reduced whenever attacks hit Amumu, so taking basic attacks in melee range allows more E casts. Amumu's own basic attacks refresh Curse but do not reset E.