From runes to items, gameplay tips amd more, we've put together a guide to help you master playing Dr Mundo in the toplane in League of Legends.
Be mindful that there are several ways to build and play a champion, and you'll need to be adaptable as the game and the enemy team progress.
That said, this guide is a good starting point to helping you get to grips with the champion and making an impact in your games.
Runes
Core Items
Build
Divine Sunderer is a great item for a tank bruiser like Mundo, offering Ability Haste, extra damage, and a heal. The Mythic Passive also offers armor and magic penetration.
Sterak's Gage is a key survivability tool for tank bruisers, and its passive synergises perfectly with Mundo's kit.
Other items include the often-necessary Spirit Visage and Thornmail, Randiun's Omen against AD-heavy teams, and Dead Man's Plate for added tankiness and move speed.
Starting Item & Boots
Skill Order
While your choices may differ according to how the game progresses, the typical Dr Mundo skill priority is:
R > Q > E > W
Summoner Spells
These are the summoner spells most typically taken by Dr Mundo in this role. Naturally, this may change depending on match-ups.
Gameplay
Dr Mundo has good range with his Infected Bonesaw, allowing him to zone enemies easily. His passive allows for health regen in-between trades, accentuated when taking the Grasp of the Undying rune. Ultimately, your job is to engage and tank for as long as possible when it comes to teamfights.
- Level 1 - Take Q - Infected Bonesaw, so you can trade and zone your opponent.
- Level 2 - Take E - Blunt Force Trauma, for bonus attack damage and another zoning tool if used well.
- First Back - Aim for a Bramble Vest, as this will offer great sustain in lane against poke damage.
Tips & Tricks
- If Infected Bonesaw hits an enemy champion, you'll receive half of the health cost back.
- While your Maximum Dosage ult costs a percentage of your health to use, it's actually good to use when you're low health.
- The move speed bonus of Maximum Dosage is great for avoiding spells. Use it wisely to avoid CC, something Mundo is weak against.
- Blunt Force Trauma deals damage behind your target if you kill that target. Use the last minion in a wave to hit your opponent.
- You'll also get more bonus damage the lower your health. Learning to play around being low health, instead of panicking and fleeing, is key to mastering Mundo.
- If you're hit by CC, Mundo's passive will periodically cancel the effect. If you pick up the canister that is thrown out when this happens, you'll recover a significant chunk of health. Make this a priority if you can.
- This CC cancel passive effect is also great for shielding more vulnerable allies in a teamfight, such as your ADC. Combine this with your ultimate to rush opponents.
