Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
4.7%
Dariusvs Wukong
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 31, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Darius vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Wukong wins with a 60.4% win rate (+20.8%) over Darius based on 53 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Darius scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Darius build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Darius vs Wukong matchup.
Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Darius Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Darius performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Compare against an opponent
Darius
39.6% WR
VS
Wukong
60.4% WR
Who Wins the Darius vs Wukong Matchup?
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 53
39.6%
60.4%
4.2
4.1
598
780
12,139
12,977
339
282
1,115
958
0.8
0.6
25.0%
75.0%
51.7%
48.3%
Darius vs Wukong Matchup Summary
The Darius vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 60.4% win rate compared to Darius's 39.6%, giving Wukong a 20.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Darius outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Darius reaches their power spikes, while Darius should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Wukong leads by 183 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a strong advantage in this matchup. Darius players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Wukong overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Darius vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown
Darius is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.2Darius
4.1Wukong
Darius and Wukong farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.Damage
598Darius
780Wukong
Wukong heavily out-damages Darius by 183 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Wukong's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
12,139Darius
12,977Wukong
Wukong generates a commanding 838 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.8Darius
0.6Wukong
Both Darius and Wukong provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
1,454Darius
1,239Wukong
Darius vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 214 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Wukong is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Wukong, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Darius Build Against Wukong
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Darius needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Darius against Wukong are Death's Dance, Force of Nature and Dead Man's Plate. This combination gives Darius an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Darius vs Wukong matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
⚔
Early Game
Wukong
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Darius25.0%
Wukong75.0%♕
Late Game
Darius
51.7%
+3.4% advantage
Darius51.7%Wukong48.3%Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Darius takes over with a 51.7% win rate, leading Wukong by 3.4 percentage points. Darius scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Wukong must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Darius reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Darius survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Darius Runes Against Wukong
Sorcery
Precision
21.4% WR
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Darius the best tools to compete against Wukong in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Darius matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Darius's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Darius build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.68% | 238 | 6.5 | 893 | 11,600 | 61.5% | 42.1% | |
| 53.30% | 212 | 6.1 | 831 | 12,113 | 54.1% | 52.6% | |
| 50.00% | 200 | 6.7 | 834 | 12,812 | 51.1% | 49.1% | |
| 45.92% | 196 | 6.3 | 821 | 11,566 | 46.9% | 45.0% | |
| 40.70% | 172 | 6.0 | 591 | 11,130 | 42.5% | 39.4% | |
| 54.92% | 122 | 6.5 | 773 | 12,223 | 46.8% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 120 | 6.4 | 777 | 12,286 | 48.1% | 57.4% | |
| 42.73% | 110 | 6.2 | 668 | 12,202 | 39.5% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 108 | 6.0 | 781 | 11,396 | 44.9% | 44.1% | |
| 42.31% | 104 | 6.6 | 1,012 | 12,213 | 36.6% | 46.0% | |
| 52.58% | 97 | 5.8 | 720 | 11,453 | 56.9% | 47.8% | |
| 47.87% | 94 | 5.5 | 744 | 11,483 | 43.1% | 53.5% | |
| 45.05% | 91 | 6.5 | 789 | 12,040 | 47.2% | 43.6% | |
| 51.11% | 90 | 6.0 | 728 | 12,182 | 51.4% | 50.9% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 6.4 | 857 | 11,727 | 55.8% | 50.0% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 6.4 | 687 | 12,180 | 38.9% | 54.8% | |
| 49.35% | 77 | 7.0 | 838 | 13,072 | 46.0% | 52.5% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 6.0 | 852 | 12,676 | 51.9% | 46.0% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 6.5 | 836 | 12,799 | 58.3% | 39.5% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 6.1 | 825 | 11,578 | 48.5% | 51.2% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 6.4 | 722 | 11,241 | 42.9% | 59.5% | |
| 35.71% | 70 | 5.4 | 684 | 11,553 | 27.6% | 41.5% | |
| 60.87% | 69 | 6.4 | 828 | 11,973 | 65.7% | 55.9% | |
| 55.74% | 61 | 6.9 | 872 | 13,416 | 62.5% | 51.4% | |
| 30.51% | 59 | 5.7 | 572 | 10,562 | 34.5% | 26.7% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 6.7 | 1,071 | 12,639 | 44.8% | 40.0% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 6.7 | 868 | 11,857 | 62.1% | 26.7% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 6.8 | 705 | 12,525 | 57.7% | 55.2% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 5.7 | 591 | 11,694 | 55.0% | 42.9% | |
| 39.62% | 53 | 4.2 | 598 | 12,139 | 25.0% | 51.7% | |
| 58.49% | 53 | 7.0 | 866 | 13,232 | 66.7% | 53.1% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 6.6 | 761 | 11,720 | 48.4% | 61.9% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.7 | 836 | 12,454 | 66.7% | 37.9% | |
| 36.00% | 50 | 6.0 | 947 | 11,901 | 17.6% | 45.5% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 6.6 | 752 | 11,911 | 48.0% | 54.2% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 5.5 | 787 | 12,955 | 52.9% | 38.7% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.3 | 780 | 11,144 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 6.1 | 740 | 11,231 | 69.2% | 55.0% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 6.8 | 758 | 12,629 | 47.4% | 41.7% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.5 | 740 | 11,394 | 68.2% | 38.9% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.3 | 694 | 12,719 | 56.3% | 54.5% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.2 | 684 | 11,872 | 47.1% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 3.3 | 667 | 11,438 | 42.9% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.6 | 607 | 13,203 | 53.9% | 47.6% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.4 | 908 | 11,351 | 58.8% | 52.9% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.8 | 933 | 12,693 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 5.3 | 640 | 11,853 | 57.1% | 42.1% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 2.5 | 771 | 13,731 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 2.2 | 627 | 12,512 | 54.5% | 35.3% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.3 | 621 | 13,272 | 41.7% | 37.5% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.0 | 725 | 10,373 | 30.8% | 46.7% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 2.2 | 709 | 12,816 | 69.2% | 53.9% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 3.0 | 757 | 12,017 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 3.2 | 727 | 13,574 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.3 | 850 | 10,642 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 5.6 | 837 | 12,290 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.5 | 654 | 12,592 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.6 | 700 | 11,463 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.7 | 563 | 12,332 | 37.5% | 22.2% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.2 | 684 | 12,595 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.9 | 674 | 12,532 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 541 | 12,567 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.6 | 553 | 12,329 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.1 | 721 | 12,749 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.8 | 628 | 11,500 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 3.3 | 766 | 12,673 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 3.1 | 654 | 11,908 | 83.3% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 2.9 | 652 | 13,977 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.9 | 856 | 12,361 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.7 | 505 | 11,311 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.6 | 604 | 10,542 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 586 | 11,515 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.2 | 690 | 15,436 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.4 | 833 | 15,005 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 4.8 | 898 | 11,099 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.7 | 638 | 13,504 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.8 | 952 | 11,899 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.7 | 626 | 12,332 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 640 | 12,048 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 599 | 11,348 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 859 | 14,832 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 1,165 | 13,719 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 800 | 14,018 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 611 | 11,721 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.8 | 700 | 12,876 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.5 | 522 | 10,745 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.7 | 836 | 11,089 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.6 | 585 | 11,195 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 679 | 13,552 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 797 | 14,144 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.6 | 590 | 13,565 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 669 | 13,183 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.2 | 711 | 13,509 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 613 | 14,629 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 718 | 11,807 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 541 | 11,080 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.9 | 558 | 10,348 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.1 | 731 | 13,785 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.5 | 665 | 8,670 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.9 | 777 | 13,402 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 653 | 11,448 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 603 | 11,606 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 717 | 12,730 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 730 | 15,374 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 761 | 15,505 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 750 | 12,255 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 407 | 9,502 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 723 | 12,568 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 893 | 15,883 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 671 | 13,845 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 553 | 10,958 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 628 | 12,821 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 485 | 10,712 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 715 | 12,708 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 635 | 11,358 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 696 | 12,275 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
MetaBot Desktop
Get the Winning Edge
Real-time overlays, automatic match tracking, and exclusive tools — everything you need to climb, free on your PC.
- In-game overlays
- Automatic match tracking
- Desktop-exclusive tools
🔍Report an Issue
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Darius vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Darius do against Wukong in League of Legends?
Wukong wins the Darius vs Wukong matchup with a 60.4% win rate compared to Darius's 39.6%, a 20.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Darius do against Wukong in the early game?
In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Darius with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Darius do against Wukong in the late game?
In the late game, Darius takes over the Darius vs Wukong matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to 48.3%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Darius vs Wukong matchup?
Wukong wins the matchup against Darius with a 60.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 20.8 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.
What is the best Darius build against Wukong?
The best Darius build against Wukong includes Death's Dance, Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Darius runes against Wukong?
The best Darius runes against Wukong use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 21.4% win rate in the Darius vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Darius counter Wukong?
No, Darius struggles against Wukong with only a 39.6% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Darius players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.
How do I play Darius against Wukong?
When playing Darius against Wukong, play cautiously and avoid Wukong's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Wukong in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
MetaBot Desktop
Get MetaBot on your gaming PC
The desktop app is Windows-only — send yourself the link and install it next time you sit down to play.
- Live in-game overlays while you play
- Every match tracked automatically
- Post-game AI coaching and breakdowns
Rated 5/5 Stars
Riot Approved