Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.32
1st Place
11.7%
Top 4
53.5%
WukongTFT Build
Set 16
Bruiser
Ionia
4 CostSetSet 17
Matches115,344
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 9, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Best Wukong build for TFT Set 16 with 65.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
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Set 16 Wukong builds: Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (65.27% top four rate, +11.73% difference); Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Evenshroud (63.40% top four rate, +9.86% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (63.29% top four rate, +9.75% difference)
Average Placement:3.85
Top 4 Rate:65.27%
Top 4 Diff:+11.73%
First Place Rate:15.13%
Pick Rate:0.57%
Average Placement:3.78
Top 4 Rate:63.40%
Top 4 Diff:+9.86%
First Place Rate:17.35%
Pick Rate:0.99%
Average Placement:3.94
Top 4 Rate:63.29%
Top 4 Diff:+9.75%
First Place Rate:13.73%
Pick Rate:0.84%
Wukong Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Wukong in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Wukong's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
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Chain VestFound in 6 builds
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Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
3
Negatron CloakFound in 5 builds
4
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
5
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds
Why These Components for Wukong?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Wukong, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Wukong's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Wukong, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, which are core items for maximizing Wukong's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Wukong, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Wukong's effectiveness.
Wukong Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Wukong's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Wukong's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Wukong in Set 16
High PriorityWukong is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Wukong item build achieves a 65.3% top four rate, which is +11.7% higher than Wukong's base rate of 53.5%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Top 4 Rate60.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+7.1%
Average Placement3.98
First Place Rate15.3%
Base Champion Stats
Base Top 4 Rate53.5%
Best Build Diff+11.7%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5
Key Factors for Wukong Itemization in Set 16
Excellent Item Scaling
Wukong's best item build provides +11.7% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
High First Place Potential
Itemized Wukong achieves 15.3% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
High-Cost Carry Design
As a 4-cost champion, Wukong has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Wukong Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Wukong itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Wukong has a base top four rate of 53.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Wukong item build achieves a 65.3% top four rate, representing a +11.7% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Wukong achieves 60.7% top four rate (+7.1% vs base) with 3.98 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Wukong achieves a 15.3% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Wukong a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Wukong
- When you find Wukong early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Wukong's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Wukong
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Wukong Items in TFT Set 16
The best Wukong item is Protector's Vow with a 63.33% win rate (+9.79% vs base), 16.99% first place rate, and 3.13% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 11.74% pick rate and 58.52% win rate. The top three Wukong items are Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 63.33% | +9.79% | 16.99% | 3.13% | 6,384 | ||
 | S | 62.58% | +9.04% | 16.17% | 4.76% | 9,727 | ||
  | A | 61.74% | +8.20% | 16.31% | 2.55% | 5,204 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 60.96% | +7.42% | 14.68% | 5.08% | 10,374 | |
| 5 | | B | 59.66% | +6.12% | 13.91% | 10.86% | 22,187 | |
| 6 | | B | 59.53% | +5.99% | 14.17% | 9.22% | 18,833 | |
| 7 | | A | 59.34% | +5.80% | 15.82% | 2.88% | 5,880 | |
| 8 | | S | 58.89% | +5.35% | 15.06% | 6.51% | 13,300 | |
| 9 | | B | 58.52% | +4.98% | 14.02% | 11.74% | 23,972 | |
| 10 | | B | 58.10% | +4.56% | 13.92% | 8.97% | 18,314 | |
| 11 | | A | 58.02% | +4.48% | 14.37% | 6.61% | 13,507 |
Best Wukong Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Wukong artifact item is Gold Collector with a 66.67% win rate (+13.13% vs base), 12.55% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.70% pick rate and 61.57% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 15.68%. The top three Wukong artifact items are Gold Collector, Hellfire Hatchet, and Dawncore.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.96% | +10.42% | 12.82% | 0.32% | 652 | ||
| F | 66.26% | +12.72% | 14.36% | 0.12% | 243 | ||
| D | 61.57% | +8.03% | 12.71% | 0.70% | 1,426 | ||
| 4 | F | 60.05% | +6.51% | 11.79% | 0.61% | 1,249 | |
| 5 | D | 59.37% | +5.83% | 11.75% | 0.59% | 1,201 | |
| 6 | C | 59.11% | +5.57% | 14.89% | 0.61% | 1,240 | |
| 7 | C | 57.50% | +3.96% | 14.69% | 0.63% | 1,280 | |
| 8 | D | 56.80% | +3.26% | 11.72% | 0.33% | 676 | |
| 9 | C | 58.18% | +4.64% | 12.71% | 0.16% | 318 | |
| 10 | C | 57.41% | +3.87% | 11.98% | 0.13% | 263 | |
| 11 | F | 55.45% | +1.91% | 8.56% | 0.26% | 532 | |
| 12 | C | 60.61% | +7.07% | 12.47% | 0.05% | 99 | |
| 13 | C | 57.31% | +3.77% | 15.68% | 0.08% | 171 | |
| 14 | D | 64.71% | +11.17% | 12.79% | 0.02% | 34 | |
| 15 | C | 55.06% | +1.52% | 14.34% | 0.09% | 178 | |
| 16 | - | 54.11% | +0.57% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 207 | |
| 17 | F | 53.04% | -0.50% | 10.70% | 0.12% | 247 | |
| 18 | - | 50.77% | -2.77% | 0.00% | 0.19% | 390 | |
| 19 | B | 62.07% | +8.53% | 13.32% | 0.01% | 29 | |
| 20 | D | 66.67% | +13.13% | 12.55% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 21 | C | 63.16% | +9.62% | 13.15% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 22 | B | 47.62% | -5.92% | 14.24% | 0.06% | 126 | |
| 23 | F | 53.33% | -0.21% | 10.51% | 0.02% | 45 | |
| 24 | F | 62.50% | +8.96% | 10.08% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 25 | F | 57.89% | +4.35% | 11.14% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 26 | D | 55.00% | +1.46% | 13.75% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 27 | C | 45.16% | -8.38% | 14.25% | 0.03% | 62 | |
| 28 | D | 45.83% | -7.71% | 12.25% | 0.02% | 48 | |
| 29 | D | 40.00% | -13.54% | 11.82% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 30 | D | 31.25% | -22.29% | 10.63% | 0.01% | 16 |
Best Wukong Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Wukong radiant item is Radiant Kraken's Fury with a 69.70% win rate (+16.16% vs base), 16.91% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 0.29% pick rate and 51.52% win rate. Radiant Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 21.77%. The top three Wukong radiant items are Radiant Kraken's Fury, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Void Staff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.87% | +7.33% | 16.31% | 0.09% | 184 | ||
| F | 57.85% | +4.31% | 12.91% | 0.21% | 427 | ||
| D | 69.70% | +16.16% | 16.91% | 0.02% | 33 | ||
| 4 | D | 55.23% | +1.69% | 15.82% | 0.25% | 516 | |
| 5 | F | 68.97% | +15.43% | 12.02% | 0.01% | 29 | |
| 6 | D | 55.29% | +1.75% | 12.37% | 0.19% | 378 | |
| 7 | C | 53.85% | +0.31% | 15.80% | 0.28% | 572 | |
| 8 | B | 53.68% | +0.14% | 14.12% | 0.18% | 367 | |
| 9 | F | 57.52% | +3.98% | 12.44% | 0.06% | 113 | |
| 10 | F | 52.38% | -1.16% | 16.54% | 0.21% | 420 | |
| 11 | F | 51.52% | -2.02% | 11.68% | 0.29% | 594 | |
| 12 | F | 52.30% | -1.24% | 12.31% | 0.17% | 348 | |
| 13 | B | 59.09% | +5.55% | 21.77% | 0.03% | 66 | |
| 14 | D | 52.03% | -1.51% | 19.03% | 0.13% | 271 | |
| 15 | F | 64.29% | +10.75% | 16.01% | 0.01% | 28 | |
| 16 | D | 63.33% | +9.79% | 12.55% | 0.01% | 30 | |
| 17 | F | 62.96% | +9.42% | 15.32% | 0.01% | 27 | |
| 18 | F | 49.47% | -4.07% | 11.67% | 0.14% | 285 | |
| 19 | B | 61.90% | +8.36% | 13.75% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 20 | F | 55.56% | +2.02% | 11.57% | 0.02% | 36 | |
| 21 | A | 57.14% | +3.60% | 18.96% | 0.01% | 28 | |
| 22 | C | 60.00% | +6.46% | 16.17% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 23 | F | 45.76% | -7.78% | 12.45% | 0.06% | 118 | |
| 24 | C | 50.00% | -3.54% | 17.57% | 0.02% | 40 | |
| 25 | C | 50.00% | -3.54% | 16.66% | 0.02% | 40 | |
| 26 | C | 46.88% | -6.66% | 18.75% | 0.02% | 32 | |
| 27 | F | 50.00% | -3.54% | 12.02% | 0.01% | 22 | |
| 28 | C | 44.83% | -8.71% | 15.29% | 0.01% | 29 | |
| 29 | F | 40.82% | -12.72% | 12.37% | 0.02% | 49 | |
| 30 | F | 43.75% | -9.79% | 16.22% | 0.02% | 32 | |
| 31 | C | 36.84% | -16.70% | 15.33% | 0.02% | 38 | |
| 32 | F | 37.14% | -16.40% | 18.61% | 0.02% | 35 | |
| 33 | F | 45.45% | -8.09% | 14.17% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 34 | D | 37.50% | -16.04% | 19.31% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 35 | C | 30.77% | -22.77% | 15.81% | 0.01% | 13 |
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Wukong Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wukong's best build in Set 16?
The best Wukong build in TFT Set 16 features Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor as core items. This build has a 65.27% win rate and is picked 0.57% of the time. First place rate: 15.13%, avg placement: 3.85.
What is the best item for Wukong?
Protector's Vow is the best item for Wukong with a 63.33% win rate and 3.13% pick rate across 6,384 matches.
Which item is most popular on Wukong?
Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Wukong with a 11.74% pick rate. It has a 58.52% win rate across 23,972 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Wukong?
The top 3 items for Wukong are Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Wukong's kit.
How many matches do the Wukong item builds have?
The Wukong item build data is based on 147,682 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Protector's Vow on Wukong?
Protector's Vow is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 63.33% win rate on Wukong.
What components should I prioritize for Wukong in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Wukong are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components build into Wukong's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Wukong in TFT?
On carousel for Wukong TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Wukong's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Wukong in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Wukong is a strong item holder with a 65.3% win rate when properly itemized. Wukong should be a priority for your items in Wukong comps.
Is Wukong a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Wukong is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 53.5% to 65.3%. Wukong scales well with items.
What is Wukong's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Wukong's top 4 rate when itemized is 60.7%. With proper items, Wukong significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Wukong emblem?
The best emblem for Wukong is Freljord Emblem with a 70.17% win rate. This emblem activates the Freljord trait on Wukong, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Wukong radiant item?
The top radiant item for Wukong is Radiant Kraken's Fury with a 69.70% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Wukong artifact?
The best artifact for Wukong is Cappa Juice with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Wukong's kit.
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