Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Leonavs Wukong

ATankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Leona wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Wukong based on 6 games. Leona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Wukong matchup.

Leona Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Leona 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
Wukong - 83.3% win rateWukong(83.3%)
Leona - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Leona
83.3% WR
VS
Wukong vs Leona matchup - 16.7% win rate
Wukong
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Wukong Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
1.5
CS / min
2.3
460
DMG / min
650
8,842
Gold / game
9,459
110
Heal / min
77
1,220
DMG Mitigated / min
566
2.0
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Leona vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 16.7%, giving Leona a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Wukong players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Leona leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona 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.

Leona vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Leona
2.3Wukong
Wukong edges out Leona by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Wukong.
Damage
460Leona
650Wukong
Wukong heavily out-damages Leona by 190 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Leona 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
8,842Leona
9,459Wukong
Wukong earns 618 more gold per game than Leona, 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
2.0Leona
0.5Wukong
Leona brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Leona 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
1,329Leona
643Wukong
Leona vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 686 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona 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 Leona Build Against Wukong

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Wukong are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Leona vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona66.7%
Wukong early game win rateWukong33.3%
Late Game
Leona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona100.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong0.0%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Leona holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Wukong players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Leona Runes Against Wukong

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs WukongResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs WukongFont of Life - best Leona rune vs WukongSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs WukongOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Wukong
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs WukongPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Leona rune vs WukongTriumph - best Leona rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Leona to press their advantage against Wukong, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Leona'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 Leona build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Leona matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.70%2691.03548,29246.4%50.3%
55.25%2571.13798,51055.1%55.4%
56.00%2501.14088,68054.1%57.8%
46.48%2131.13548,76038.8%51.6%
50.94%2121.13538,63242.9%57.9%
49.28%2091.13468,19152.6%46.4%
52.49%1811.03868,75555.3%50.5%
47.56%1641.13808,95045.0%49.0%
48.65%1481.13168,48257.6%41.5%
50.83%1201.03848,51651.9%50.0%
48.67%1131.14188,67252.0%46.0%
44.55%1101.03748,23948.1%41.4%
49.54%1091.14328,83752.8%46.4%
55.14%1071.13218,29267.3%44.8%
53.40%1031.03298,27166.0%41.5%
48.45%971.14079,66648.4%48.5%
52.08%961.13448,44545.8%58.3%
61.70%941.13568,56656.8%64.9%
51.09%921.04018,71647.4%53.7%
53.33%901.04048,86658.3%50.0%
50.57%871.04478,73053.7%47.8%
51.19%840.93948,67148.5%52.9%
54.22%831.04038,81261.9%46.3%
52.78%721.03458,45948.5%56.4%
38.57%701.03308,56140.0%37.5%
48.33%601.03919,22944.4%50.0%
44.83%581.14219,00547.4%43.6%
56.36%551.13958,97139.1%68.8%
52.00%501.03829,33837.5%58.8%
46.94%491.13897,91644.8%50.0%
44.68%471.03839,14223.5%56.7%
32.56%431.13317,95530.0%34.8%
50.00%421.03578,61850.0%50.0%
46.34%411.13687,90050.0%41.2%
51.43%351.03718,30346.7%55.0%
70.00%300.93639,86758.3%77.8%
40.91%221.13809,12155.6%30.8%
38.10%211.33998,82236.4%40.0%
65.00%201.13598,95666.7%63.6%
61.11%181.04139,05366.7%58.3%
61.11%181.04569,36562.5%60.0%
47.06%171.03188,42755.6%37.5%
40.00%151.041110,12966.7%33.3%
57.14%141.34379,76820.0%77.8%
53.85%131.13949,57650.0%55.6%
46.15%131.13979,13740.0%50.0%
66.67%120.937510,13650.0%70.0%
75.00%121.043010,17460.0%85.7%
54.55%111.14118,51166.7%40.0%
40.00%101.13969,07550.0%33.3%
40.00%101.143510,85250.0%37.5%
40.00%101.14138,70325.0%50.0%
80.00%101.14599,560100.0%75.0%
87.50%81.24857,923100.0%66.7%
57.14%71.04238,14475.0%33.3%
42.86%72.44967,79420.0%100.0%
85.71%70.940010,711100.0%83.3%
57.14%71.03589,30966.7%50.0%
42.86%70.83818,7480.0%60.0%
50.00%61.13989,636100.0%25.0%
83.33%61.54608,84266.7%100.0%
83.33%62.550811,409100.0%75.0%
40.00%51.049410,4240.0%66.7%
40.00%51.23696,37733.3%50.0%
40.00%51.13768,7270.0%100.0%
20.00%51.22656,37225.0%0.0%

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Leona vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Leona vs Wukong matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Leona do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Wukong with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Leona do against Wukong in the late game?

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

Who wins the Leona vs Wukong matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Wukong with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Wukong?

The best Leona build against Wukong includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Leona runes against Wukong?

The best Leona runes against Wukong use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Leona vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Leona counter Wukong?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 83.3% win rate. Leona strongly counters Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Leona against Wukong?

When playing Leona against Wukong, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.