Lecture on Climbing with Mundo in League of Legends

Introduction

• Mundo: Simplistic, easy kit, effective for climbing ranks.
• General Strategy: Lose lane early, stay even, start scaling post-first item, dominate mid to late game.
• Matchups: Aim to go even in lane, especially tough matchups like Camille, Quinn, etc.

Rune Setup

• Primary: Grasp of the Undying
  • Demolish: More HP means more turret damage.
  • Second Wind: Sustain in hard laning phase.
  • Overgrowth: More maximum health.
• Secondary: Inspiration
  • Magical Footwear: Free boots.
  • Approach Velocity: Synergy with Q (Cleaver).
• Stat Shards: Attack speed, double scaling health.

Build Path

• Core Build

1. Warmog's Armor: Core rush item, lots of HP and sustain.
2. Heartsteel: Synergy with HP stacking.
3. Thornmail or Titanic Hydra: Based on enemy comp - anti-heal or more damage.
4. Spirit Visage/Force of Nature/Anathema's Chains: Depending on enemy AP/AD threats.

Gameplay Strategy

Laning Phase

• Early Game: Fully trade avoidant, survive lane.
• Farm Even: Even in CS means winning with Mundo.
• Handling Pressure: Efficient wave management to prevent vulnerability to ganks.

Mid Game

• Scaling and Power Spike: Post Warmog's power spike, becomes a monster.
• Recognize Win Conditions: Focus on farming, team fights, and side lanes.
• Team Fight Positioning: Focus on initiation and tanking for the team.

Late Game

• Objective Control: Play around dragons and Baron Nashor.
• Side Lane Pressure: Utilize teleport, create pressure in side lanes.
• 1vX Potential: Insane sustain and durability, can engage multiple enemies.

Matchup Notes

• Camille: Early game edge to Camille, look to farm and scale.
• Quinn: Play extremely safe due to Quinn's range and poke.

Common Pitfalls

• Eager Trading: Avoid unnecessary trades, Mundo scales well; don't need early kills.
• Over-Push: Avoid over-extending, always consider jungle pressure.
• Vision and Wave Management: Crucial to avoid unexpected ganks.

Conclusion

• Key Points: Mundo's strength lies in his scalability and simplicity.
• Recommended Practice: Practice the fundamentals, play to your win condition.
• Resource Utilization: Take advantage of guides, VOD reviews, and practicing in similar ELO.