- Win Rate
- 0%
- Pick Rate
- 0%
- Ban Rate
- 4.1%
Wukong Top Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.19
- Matches
- 1,603,420
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 8, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Wukong counters in League of Legends patch 26.19 are . The best Wukong counter is {bestCounter}, with Wukong having only a % win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.19 Wukong counter choices are . Below are the top Wukong counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Top lanes won at 15
- 50.5%
Who Counters Wukong Top (Patch 26.19)
5 lane opponents · 183 gamesAcross the 5 matchups with lane data, Wukong is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 0.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Garen | 61.3% | +371 | +6.7 | +365 | Leans their way | 31 |
 Sett | 54.8% | +331 | +4.2 | +182 | Leans their way | 42 |
 Mordekaiser | 55.6% | +341 | +15.0 | +438 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Darius | 43.9% | +71 | +11.0 | −101 | Leans your way | 41 |
 Yone | 45.5% | −594 | −1.5 | −417 | Leans your way | 33 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Wukong | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Garen | 61.3% | +371 | 31 |
| 2. Sett | 54.8% | +331 | 42 |
| 3. Mordekaiser | 55.6% | +341 | 36 |
| 4. Darius | 43.9% | +71 | 41 |
| 5. Yone | 45.5% | −594 | 33 |
Wukong Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Wukong's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Top opponents. Right of the line, Wukong is ahead; left, the opponent is.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Wukong involves understanding Wukong's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Wukong when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Wukong in team fights before Wukong can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Wukong to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Wukong's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Wukong - Game Phase Strategy
Wukong may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Wukong becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Wukong is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Wukong is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Wukong
- Pick a counter champion or similar champions with kits that exploit Wukong's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Wukong's damage in lane
- Track Wukong's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Wukong's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Wukong during vulnerable windows
- Avoid extended trades where Wukong can stack sustained damage
- Kite Wukong with slows and crowd control
Riot's tips for playing against Wukong
- Wukong will often use Decoy after Nimbus Strike. Try delaying your abilities by a short amount of time to ensure that you're hitting the real Wukong.
- Wukong becomes tougher to kill when surrounded by his enemies. Try to isolate him to gain an advantage.
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Wukong Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Wukong a lane bully?
Not really. Wukong Top finishes 15 minutes within 12 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 51% of games.