Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.4%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Ivernvs Wukong

FSupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ivern wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Wukong based on 11 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Wukong matchup.

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Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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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Ivern - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
63.6% WR
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Wukong vs Ivern matchup - 36.4% win rate
Wukong
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Wukong Matchup?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
0.5
CS / min
0.9
480
DMG / min
482
8,740
Gold / game
9,067
242
Heal / min
294
500
DMG Mitigated / min
899
2.1
CC / min
0.6
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ivern vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 36.4%, giving Ivern a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern players can confidently pick into Wukong and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Wukong away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ivern vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Wukong holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.5Ivern
0.9Wukong
Wukong edges out Ivern by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Wukong.
Damage
480Ivern
482Wukong
Damage output is virtually even between Ivern and Wukong, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,740Ivern
9,067Wukong
Wukong earns 327 more gold per game than Ivern, 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
2.1Ivern
0.6Wukong
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Wukong should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
742Ivern
1,193Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 451 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Wukong

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Wukong are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Ivern an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Ivern vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern42.9%
Wukong early game win rateWukong57.1%
Late Game
Ivern
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern100.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong0.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Ivern. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, 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 Ivern reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ivern 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 Ivern Runes Against Wukong

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs WukongSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs WukongNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs WukongTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs WukongWaterwalking - best Ivern rune vs Wukong
Inspiration rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs WukongInspiration
Cash Back - best Ivern rune vs WukongCosmic Insight - best Ivern rune vs Wukong
60.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ivern to press their advantage against Wukong, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Ivern 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
52.00%250.441711,07050.0%53.3%
43.48%230.53997,95446.7%37.5%
43.48%230.543011,22050.0%40.0%
52.17%230.637512,0660.0%63.2%
45.00%200.64529,99141.7%50.0%
50.00%200.645710,08753.9%42.9%
45.00%200.538410,27637.5%50.0%
58.82%170.540511,39971.4%50.0%
29.41%170.63759,42425.0%33.3%
56.25%160.960111,901100.0%46.1%
31.25%160.43339,89922.2%42.9%
28.57%140.53188,49642.9%14.3%
50.00%140.43939,95271.4%28.6%
69.23%130.544010,96557.1%83.3%
46.15%130.53238,18740.0%66.7%
50.00%120.639310,75775.0%37.5%
58.33%120.741712,80266.7%55.6%
41.67%120.442212,01433.3%44.4%
27.27%111.052011,59020.0%33.3%
63.64%110.54808,74042.9%100.0%
45.45%110.637610,84950.0%42.9%
60.00%100.437711,460100.0%42.9%
50.00%100.544712,92466.7%42.9%
50.00%100.74079,97150.0%50.0%
77.78%90.647112,28760.0%100.0%
37.50%80.642510,09720.0%66.7%
25.00%81.849911,00033.3%0.0%
62.50%80.446713,31650.0%66.7%
25.00%81.346611,94450.0%0.0%
62.50%80.43399,62957.1%100.0%
71.43%71.446811,79450.0%80.0%
28.57%70.431210,87750.0%20.0%
57.14%70.539510,7600.0%80.0%
57.14%70.93118,77366.7%50.0%
50.00%63.269512,4130.0%60.0%
16.67%60.44047,8320.0%50.0%
83.33%60.445610,476100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.02458,56650.0%100.0%
50.00%60.549211,475100.0%25.0%
0.00%60.646711,5680.0%0.0%
83.33%60.44059,84066.7%100.0%
40.00%50.53947,70033.3%50.0%
60.00%50.55608,94566.7%50.0%
20.00%50.638011,6400.0%25.0%
40.00%51.04388,25050.0%33.3%
60.00%50.742612,0860.0%60.0%
40.00%50.33888,60525.0%100.0%
100.00%30.32498,044100.0%100.0%
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Ivern vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Wukong matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ivern do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Ivern with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Ivern vs Wukong matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Wukong matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Wukong with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Wukong?

The best Ivern build against Wukong includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Wukong?

The best Ivern runes against Wukong use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Ivern vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ivern counter Wukong?

Yes, Ivern has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 63.6% win rate. Ivern strongly counters Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ivern against Wukong?

When playing Ivern 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.