Malphitevs Wukong
Malphite vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Malphite based on 11 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Wukong scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Wukong matchup.
Malphite Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Malphite 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.
Who Wins the Malphite vs Wukong Matchup?
Malphite vs Wukong Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Malphite's 45.5%, giving Wukong a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 987 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a strong advantage in this matchup. Malphite 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.
Malphite vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown
Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, 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.
Best Malphite Build Against Wukong
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Wukong are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Malphite vs Wukong matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Malphite50.0%
Wukong50.0%Malphite44.4%Wukong55.6%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Malphite and Wukong, with Malphite holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Malphite has the edge early, but Wukong gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Malphite Runes Against Wukong
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Wukong in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Malphite'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 Malphite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.01% | 93 | 5.1 | 645 | 9,780 | 36.4% | 46.7% | |
| 57.83% | 83 | 5.6 | 730 | 11,569 | 64.3% | 54.5% | |
| 34.92% | 63 | 4.7 | 752 | 10,110 | 40.0% | 31.6% | |
| 40.32% | 62 | 5.7 | 849 | 9,654 | 41.9% | 38.7% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 5.8 | 727 | 10,242 | 58.3% | 47.1% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 6.2 | 738 | 10,251 | 54.2% | 52.9% | |
| 62.96% | 54 | 6.5 | 872 | 10,527 | 70.4% | 55.6% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 5.2 | 721 | 10,539 | 34.8% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 5.7 | 772 | 10,135 | 47.1% | 51.9% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 5.3 | 893 | 10,420 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.7 | 682 | 9,416 | 29.4% | 52.0% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 5.9 | 756 | 10,508 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 5.3 | 809 | 10,197 | 69.2% | 55.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 5.8 | 714 | 10,041 | 44.4% | 43.5% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.7 | 743 | 9,975 | 64.7% | 53.3% | |
| 67.74% | 31 | 5.7 | 852 | 11,206 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.8 | 914 | 9,527 | 35.7% | 68.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 5.6 | 791 | 9,377 | 52.9% | 61.5% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 6.0 | 730 | 10,355 | 27.3% | 42.1% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 5.3 | 803 | 9,597 | 45.5% | 68.4% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.8 | 794 | 11,768 | 33.3% | 47.8% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.8 | 744 | 11,836 | 14.3% | 52.4% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.2 | 797 | 11,991 | 81.8% | 35.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 5.6 | 858 | 9,444 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 5.8 | 749 | 11,348 | 62.5% | 68.8% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.6 | 695 | 9,928 | 45.5% | 46.1% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 5.5 | 792 | 11,310 | 37.5% | 43.8% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.1 | 654 | 10,619 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.0 | 632 | 9,648 | 41.7% | 45.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.9 | 633 | 11,969 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.3 | 782 | 11,279 | 75.0% | 64.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.0 | 697 | 9,572 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.9 | 733 | 10,883 | 55.6% | 38.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.7 | 736 | 11,098 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.4 | 600 | 10,088 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 644 | 11,444 | 71.4% | 38.5% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 5.6 | 715 | 11,435 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.5 | 886 | 9,831 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 3.8 | 662 | 8,436 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.0 | 807 | 11,900 | 33.3% | 53.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.2 | 592 | 8,679 | 60.0% | 12.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 2.5 | 695 | 11,648 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.2 | 619 | 10,406 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.1 | 747 | 12,394 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.6 | 685 | 10,027 | 85.7% | 22.2% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 915 | 12,371 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.5 | 734 | 10,667 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.9 | 699 | 12,787 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.0 | 759 | 11,854 | 100.0% | 30.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 2.7 | 675 | 11,182 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.8 | 673 | 9,607 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.4 | 548 | 9,770 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.0 | 657 | 12,621 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.1 | 723 | 9,041 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.2 | 557 | 10,984 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.0 | 744 | 10,287 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.9 | 664 | 10,654 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.1 | 563 | 7,308 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.3 | 644 | 13,427 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.7 | 711 | 9,897 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.1 | 626 | 9,784 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.6 | 643 | 10,359 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.6 | 715 | 8,142 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.8 | 591 | 10,889 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.0 | 694 | 9,399 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.9 | 831 | 10,951 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.6 | 888 | 8,506 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.6 | 649 | 11,362 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 654 | 12,535 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.6 | 767 | 13,330 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 3.6 | 452 | 8,907 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 580 | 7,104 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.3 | 762 | 10,111 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 564 | 10,497 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 618 | 11,031 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.4 | 688 | 11,013 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 566 | 11,287 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.8 | 699 | 10,881 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.6 | 583 | 7,601 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 532 | 11,866 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 716 | 11,173 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 867 | 9,405 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.8 | 665 | 13,689 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 495 | 8,647 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 582 | 9,118 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 806 | 13,428 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 548 | 12,671 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 686 | 9,909 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 894 | 11,566 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 855 | 12,304 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 645 | 7,885 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 750 | 10,290 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 685 | 10,222 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 825 | 7,246 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 854 | 10,965 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 568 | 6,507 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 581 | 8,348 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 691 | 12,109 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 692 | 10,536 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 675 | 10,202 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 622 | 10,427 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Malphite vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Wukong in League of Legends?
Wukong wins the Malphite vs Wukong matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Malphite's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Malphite do against Wukong in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Wukong with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malphite do against Wukong in the late game?
In the late game, Wukong takes over the Malphite vs Wukong matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Wukong matchup?
Wukong wins the matchup against Malphite with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Wukong?
The best Malphite build against Wukong includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Malphite runes against Wukong?
The best Malphite runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Malphite vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Wukong?
No, Malphite struggles against Wukong with only a 45.5% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Wukong?
When playing Malphite against Wukong, play cautiously and avoid Wukong's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Wukong has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.