How to Play Ionia Wukong
A stage-by-stage plan for Ionia Wukong: opener, when to level and roll for Wukong, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- D
- Top 4 rate
- 36.6%
- Avg place
- 4.85
- 1st place
- 9.8%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 41
How to level and roll with Ionia Wukong
Fast 8Ionia Wukong is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Wukong. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Wukong and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Ionia Wukong early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Ionia Wukong yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Wukong.
Rolling odds for Ionia Wukong
Wukong is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Ionia Wukong positioning
A starting board for Ionia Wukong. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ahri on the back line and put Wukong in front of it.
- Split Ahri and Jhin across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Yone, Wukong, and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Shen and Yasuo in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Ionia Wukong
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Wukong and Yone) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Needs Wukong and Yone at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor on Wukong.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Ionia Wukong.
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How to play Ionia Wukong – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Ionia Wukong?
Ionia Wukong is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Wukong. Corner Ahri on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor on Wukong.
When should I roll down for Ionia Wukong?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Ionia Wukong finds Wukong and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Wukong?
Roll for Wukong at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Ionia Wukong a reroll comp?
No. Ionia Wukong is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Ionia Wukong?
Corner Ahri on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Split Ahri and Jhin across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Yone, Wukong, and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Shen and Yasuo in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Ionia Wukong?
Ionia Wukong has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Wukong.