Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gwenvs Wukong

DFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Wukong is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gwen wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Wukong based on 20 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Gwen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Wukong matchup.

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Gwen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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.

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Gwen - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
50.0% WR
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Wukong vs Gwen matchup - 50.0% win rate
Wukong
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Wukong Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 20
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.5
CS / min
2.4
759
DMG / min
724
10,243
Gold / game
10,919
420
Heal / min
319
841
DMG Mitigated / min
990
0.3
CC / min
0.7
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Gwen vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Wukong matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 50.0%, giving Gwen a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Gwen reaches their power spikes, while Gwen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Wukong leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Wukong's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gwen vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Wukong holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.5Gwen
2.4Wukong
Gwen 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
759Gwen
724Wukong
Gwen deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Wukong. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Wukong choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gwen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,243Gwen
10,919Wukong
Wukong earns 676 more gold per game than Gwen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Gwen
0.7Wukong
Wukong provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Wukong coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,261Gwen
1,309Wukong
Gwen and Wukong have comparable sustain profiles, with only 48 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Gwen Build Against Wukong

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Wukong are Shadowflame, Malignance and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Gwen vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen46.1%
Wukong early game win rateWukong53.9%
Late Game
Gwen
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen57.1%
Wukong late game win rateWukong42.9%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Wukong must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gwen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gwen 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 Gwen Runes Against Wukong

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs WukongTriumph - best Gwen rune vs WukongLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs WukongLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Wukong
Inspiration rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs WukongInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Gwen rune vs WukongMagical Footwear - best Gwen rune vs Wukong
20.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Gwen maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Wukong.


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Gwen'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 Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gwen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.41%746.61,23111,85050.0%60.0%
58.82%686.482311,79044.8%69.2%
46.97%666.083510,96541.4%51.4%
42.86%636.189811,46647.8%40.0%
44.90%495.876511,02042.9%46.4%
45.65%465.095611,29355.6%39.3%
47.73%446.589011,72645.5%50.0%
52.27%446.386811,34450.0%54.5%
46.51%436.386713,03643.8%48.1%
50.00%425.179812,72831.6%65.2%
47.50%406.695612,07046.7%48.0%
56.41%396.31,23613,53236.4%64.3%
48.65%375.873912,52246.1%50.0%
38.89%365.775611,56140.0%38.1%
38.89%365.882311,88142.9%36.4%
54.55%336.272112,83060.0%52.2%
30.30%336.891114,82550.0%21.7%
64.52%315.41,01213,80053.9%72.2%
48.39%315.992210,93543.8%53.3%
67.74%311.477711,82962.5%73.3%
51.61%316.798612,37660.0%43.8%
50.00%306.11,17013,74355.6%47.6%
48.28%293.991912,16935.7%60.0%
42.86%284.176211,46757.1%28.6%
57.14%286.394811,80650.0%61.1%
46.43%286.887413,28541.7%50.0%
32.14%282.772911,79018.2%41.2%
44.44%276.088011,04446.1%42.9%
55.56%276.485311,64641.7%66.7%
33.33%276.379111,97718.2%43.8%
53.85%266.169111,54353.3%54.5%
65.38%264.790612,19668.8%60.0%
40.00%256.381413,05240.0%40.0%
52.00%255.875512,62257.1%50.0%
29.17%245.780210,38525.0%31.3%
37.50%246.296610,44526.7%55.6%
50.00%246.01,06211,60950.0%50.0%
52.17%236.691511,95370.0%38.5%
60.87%236.194312,26150.0%64.7%
65.22%236.288911,76350.0%76.9%
63.64%226.195413,11157.1%66.7%
40.91%226.268312,80750.0%35.7%
47.62%213.571112,72855.6%41.7%
47.62%215.890211,57250.0%45.5%
61.90%211.490513,85855.6%66.7%
47.62%216.796713,20342.9%50.0%
50.00%201.695814,75660.0%46.7%
50.00%202.575910,24346.1%57.1%
52.63%195.976512,61920.0%64.3%
61.11%181.473112,76442.9%72.7%
50.00%185.595011,95144.4%55.6%
66.67%187.188714,46775.0%60.0%
61.11%186.083111,32462.5%60.0%
47.06%176.278212,15544.4%50.0%
62.50%167.170911,29066.7%57.1%
43.75%165.37789,88712.5%75.0%
68.75%166.695413,00657.1%77.8%
40.00%156.794714,71328.6%50.0%
42.86%146.895413,17928.6%57.1%
28.57%146.887413,24916.7%37.5%
21.43%146.496613,38125.0%20.0%
57.14%146.681611,32350.0%66.7%
53.85%136.37528,43155.6%50.0%
38.46%137.295714,86433.3%42.9%
41.67%126.783313,438100.0%30.0%
50.00%126.297411,29920.0%71.4%
50.00%126.191513,40275.0%37.5%
41.67%126.884813,10320.0%57.1%
33.33%126.488212,31540.0%28.6%
63.64%113.81,18715,41250.0%66.7%
36.36%112.162113,659100.0%12.5%
72.73%112.373113,45150.0%85.7%
45.45%117.083013,05250.0%42.9%
60.00%106.885914,68350.0%66.7%
30.00%106.11,05712,55525.0%33.3%
22.22%90.96619,19214.3%50.0%
44.44%92.382413,24440.0%50.0%
55.56%95.17079,76550.0%66.7%
44.44%91.488815,89350.0%42.9%
55.56%96.91,05816,06833.3%66.7%
44.44%95.580513,81750.0%40.0%
44.44%97.290310,18325.0%60.0%
44.44%91.260212,55450.0%40.0%
25.00%81.597313,2000.0%40.0%
62.50%86.381011,79633.3%80.0%
50.00%81.955311,87066.7%40.0%
62.50%86.096713,086100.0%50.0%
12.50%85.983812,7770.0%14.3%
42.86%71.393914,46450.0%40.0%
42.86%71.61,06915,13933.3%50.0%
71.43%71.383614,21875.0%66.7%
71.43%76.51,13616,112100.0%60.0%
71.43%76.190013,525100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.36118,46850.0%33.3%
33.33%62.196615,9770.0%66.7%
33.33%65.763010,01325.0%50.0%
16.67%66.988312,3390.0%25.0%
100.00%63.782114,188100.0%100.0%
33.33%66.482415,7840.0%33.3%
50.00%61.255113,67966.7%33.3%
20.00%52.964311,3230.0%33.3%
40.00%56.368513,32350.0%33.3%
20.00%57.183713,5500.0%33.3%
80.00%51.149312,138100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.055510,90450.0%66.7%
60.00%51.686712,28833.3%100.0%

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Gwen vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Wukong matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gwen do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Gwen with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Wukong matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Wukong matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gwen is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Wukong?

The best Gwen build against Wukong includes Shadowflame, Malignance, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Wukong?

The best Gwen runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 20.0% win rate in the Gwen vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Wukong?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate. Gwen slightly edges out Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gwen against Wukong?

When playing Gwen against Wukong, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Wukong. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.