WukongTFT Build
Ionia
Bruiser
4 CostBest Wukong build for TFT Set 16 with 68.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud, and Protector's Vow. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Wukong builds: Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud (68.73% top four rate, +13.98% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (67.15% top four rate, +12.40% difference); Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Evenshroud (67.10% top four rate, +12.35% difference)
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.
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 Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, 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, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Wukong's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Wukong, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Wukong Itemization in Set 16
Wukong's best item build provides +14.0% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Wukong achieves 22.5% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
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 54.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Wukong item build achieves a 68.7% top four rate, representing a +14.0% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Wukong achieves 66.0% top four rate (+11.3% vs base) with 3.62 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Wukong achieves a 22.5% 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 Steadfast Heart with a 63.30% win rate (+8.55% vs base), 15.39% first place rate, and 3.18% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 14.73% pick rate and 60.36% win rate. Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 16.74%. The top three Wukong items are Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud, and Protector's Vow.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 63.30% | +8.55% | 15.39% | 3.18% | 7,174 | ||
  | A | 63.04% | +8.29% | 16.74% | 9.56% | 21,553 | ||
 | B | 61.57% | +6.82% | 16.04% | 4.49% | 10,123 | ||
| 4 | | B | 61.42% | +6.67% | 14.73% | 13.21% | 29,802 | |
| 5 | | B | 61.35% | +6.60% | 15.12% | 5.05% | 11,384 | |
| 6 | | B | 60.36% | +5.61% | 14.34% | 14.73% | 33,230 | |
| 7 | | B | 59.85% | +5.10% | 13.98% | 9.97% | 22,498 | |
| 8 | | B | 59.16% | +4.41% | 15.95% | 2.55% | 5,747 | |
| 9 | | B | 59.02% | +4.27% | 14.91% | 6.03% | 13,596 | |
| 10 | | B | 58.59% | +3.84% | 13.48% | 11.63% | 26,223 |
Best Wukong Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Wukong artifact item is Dawncore with a 90.00% win rate (+35.25% vs base), 19.60% first place rate, and 0.00% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.23% pick rate and 58.40% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 23.50%. The top three Wukong artifact items are Dawncore, Titanic Hydra, and Hellfire Hatchet.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90.00% | +35.25% | 19.60% | 0.00% | 10 | ||
| B | 75.96% | +21.21% | 16.43% | 0.05% | 104 | ||
| A | 71.55% | +16.80% | 19.93% | 0.05% | 116 | ||
| 4 | A | 70.25% | +15.50% | 22.39% | 0.20% | 447 | |
| 5 | A | 64.74% | +9.99% | 19.08% | 0.15% | 346 | |
| 6 | A | 61.90% | +7.15% | 20.80% | 0.03% | 63 | |
| 7 | A | 60.00% | +5.25% | 23.21% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 8 | A | 59.24% | +4.49% | 21.78% | 0.08% | 184 | |
| 9 | A | 58.40% | +3.65% | 19.59% | 0.23% | 524 | |
| 10 | A | 57.01% | +2.26% | 21.87% | 0.19% | 428 | |
| 11 | A | 56.13% | +1.38% | 21.15% | 0.14% | 310 | |
| 12 | A | 54.88% | +0.13% | 17.75% | 0.07% | 164 | |
| 13 | A | 53.81% | -0.94% | 20.97% | 0.10% | 223 | |
| 14 | A | 50.00% | -4.75% | 19.75% | 0.01% | 32 | |
| 15 | A | 50.00% | -4.75% | 23.40% | 0.02% | 36 | |
| 16 | A | 48.98% | -5.77% | 23.50% | 0.02% | 49 | |
| 17 | A | 45.31% | -9.44% | 20.22% | 0.03% | 64 | |
| 18 | A | 44.51% | -10.24% | 17.83% | 0.08% | 173 | |
| 19 | A | 38.89% | -15.86% | 19.61% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 20 | A | 37.50% | -17.25% | 20.57% | 0.02% | 40 |
Best Wukong Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Wukong radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 87.50% win rate (+32.75% vs base), 17.62% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.13% pick rate and 48.34% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 19.63%. The top three Wukong radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Striker's Flail, and Radiant Red Buff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 87.50% | +32.75% | 17.62% | 0.01% | 16 | ||
| A | 81.82% | +27.07% | 18.35% | 0.00% | 11 | ||
| A | 77.78% | +23.03% | 17.32% | 0.01% | 18 | ||
| 4 | A | 73.33% | +18.58% | 18.59% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 5 | A | 71.43% | +16.68% | 19.57% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 6 | A | 68.97% | +14.22% | 17.94% | 0.01% | 29 | |
| 7 | B | 68.75% | +14.00% | 16.44% | 0.11% | 240 | |
| 8 | B | 66.67% | +11.92% | 17.67% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 9 | B | 56.25% | +1.50% | 14.22% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 10 | B | 55.78% | +1.03% | 14.33% | 0.07% | 147 | |
| 11 | B | 54.84% | +0.09% | 14.18% | 0.01% | 31 | |
| 12 | A | 52.38% | -2.37% | 19.43% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 13 | B | 51.32% | -3.43% | 13.79% | 0.07% | 152 | |
| 14 | B | 51.10% | -3.65% | 13.78% | 0.08% | 182 | |
| 15 | A | 50.00% | -4.75% | 19.49% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 16 | B | 49.79% | -4.96% | 15.73% | 0.11% | 239 | |
| 17 | B | 48.34% | -6.41% | 15.57% | 0.13% | 302 | |
| 18 | B | 48.33% | -6.42% | 17.67% | 0.03% | 60 | |
| 19 | B | 46.88% | -7.88% | 14.57% | 0.04% | 96 | |
| 20 | B | 45.71% | -9.04% | 15.68% | 0.03% | 70 | |
| 21 | B | 45.45% | -9.30% | 18.12% | 0.00% | 11 | |
| 22 | B | 45.16% | -9.59% | 16.26% | 0.01% | 31 | |
| 23 | B | 45.13% | -9.62% | 15.11% | 0.05% | 113 | |
| 24 | A | 41.18% | -13.57% | 19.22% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 25 | A | 38.89% | -15.86% | 18.58% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 26 | B | 38.71% | -16.04% | 14.39% | 0.01% | 31 | |
| 27 | A | 35.71% | -19.04% | 16.32% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 28 | B | 34.78% | -19.97% | 14.44% | 0.01% | 23 | |
| 29 | B | 34.62% | -20.13% | 17.24% | 0.01% | 26 | |
| 30 | B | 33.33% | -21.42% | 15.78% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 31 | B | 33.33% | -21.42% | 14.27% | 0.01% | 24 | |
| 32 | A | 31.82% | -22.93% | 18.54% | 0.01% | 22 | |
| 33 | A | 31.25% | -23.50% | 19.63% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 34 | A | 0.00% | -54.75% | 18.39% | 0.00% | 11 |
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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 Set 16 is Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Evenshroud with a 68.73% top four rate, 26.48% first place rate, and 3.47 average placement. This build is picked 1.24% of the time.
What is the best item for Wukong?
The best item for Wukong is Steadfast Heart with a 63.30% win rate. This item is picked 3.18% of the time and has won 4,541 matches across 7,174 games.
Which item is most popular on Wukong?
Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Wukong with a 14.73% pick rate. This item maintains a 60.36% win rate and has been used in 33,230 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Wukong?
The top 3 items for Wukong are Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud, and Protector's Vow with an average win rate of 62.64%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Wukong item builds have?
The Wukong item builds are based on 181,330 total matches. Steadfast Heart has the most wins with 4,541 victories.
Should I always build Steadfast Heart on Wukong?
While Steadfast Heart has the highest win rate at 63.30%, the best Wukong build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud, and Protector's Vow as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Wukong in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Wukong in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Wukong's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Wukong's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Wukong in TFT?
When playing Wukong in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Wukong's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Wukong's optimal items.
Should I itemize Wukong in TFT Set 16?
Wukong is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Wukong's best item build achieves a +14.0% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 54.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Wukong a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Wukong is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Wukong achieves +14.0% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Wukong's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Wukong achieves an average top four rate of 66.0% in TFT Set 16, which is +11.3% compared to the base rate of 54.8%. The best Wukong item build reaches 68.7% top four rate with a 3.47 average placement.
What is the best Wukong emblem?
The best Wukong emblem is Warden Emblem with a 63.02% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.20% of the time and has been used in 457 matches.
What is the top Wukong radiant item?
The top Wukong radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 87.50% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.
What is the best Wukong artifact?
The best Wukong artifact is Dawncore with a 90.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.00% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.