Vancouver Amumu

Never thought I'd be the guy spending money on skins, but after watching BoxBox absolutely demolish a game with Vancouver Amumu, I caved. Been spamming it for about 40 games now and honestly, it's growing on me more than I expected. The hockey theme seemed cringe at first but there's something satisfying about checking enemies into walls with your Q that just feels right.

The bandage toss animation feels way cleaner than base Amumu, probably because the hockey stick windup is more telegraphed. Your W pool gets this icy effect that's actually easier to track in teamfights compared to other Amumu skins I've tried on friends' accounts. But the real game changer is the ult. That zamboni sound effect when you pop it is insane, and the frozen rink visual makes the radius crystal clear. During a baron fight yesterday, I caught three people who definitely thought they were outside my ult range because they're used to the murkier base skin indicator. The E tantrum keeps the hockey stick smack which sounds better than his normal crying fit.

Is Vancouver Amumu worth it compared to something like Surprise Party? For 520 RP, you're getting solid visual clarity without breaking the bank. It's not pay to win, but that ult visibility difference is real. My experience with Vancouver Amumu has been way better than expected for someone who usually runs default skins. If you're an Amumu main looking for something functional that won't tilt your teammates with annoying sounds, this beats most of his other options. Just wish they'd kept it in the legacy vault so it felt more exclusive.