Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Wukongvs Ambessa

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 73.7% win rate (+47.4%) over Ambessa based on 19 games. Wukong holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Ambessa matchup.

Wukong Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Wukong 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
Ambessa - 73.7% win rateAmbessa(73.7%)
Wukong - 73.7% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
73.7% WR
VS
Ambessa vs Wukong matchup - 26.3% win rate
Ambessa
26.3% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Ambessa Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 19
73.7%
Win Rate
26.3%
2.8
CS / min
2.9
758
DMG / min
787
13,656
Gold / game
12,971
333
Heal / min
325
1,206
DMG Mitigated / min
1,373
0.6
CC / min
0.6
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Wukong vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 73.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 26.3%, giving Wukong a 47.4 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ambessa players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ambessa leads by 158 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Wukong vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.8Wukong
2.9Ambessa
Wukong and Ambessa 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
758Wukong
787Ambessa
Damage output is virtually even between Wukong and Ambessa, with only 30 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
13,656Wukong
12,971Ambessa
Wukong earns 685 more gold per game than Ambessa, 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
0.6Wukong
0.6Ambessa
Both Wukong and Ambessa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,540Wukong
1,698Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 158 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa 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 Wukong Build Against Ambessa

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Ambessa are Sundered Sky, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong71.4%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa28.6%
Late Game
Wukong
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong75.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa25.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Wukong Runes Against Ambessa

Sorcery rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs AmbessaSorcery
Phase Rush - best Wukong rune vs AmbessaAxiom Arcanist - best Wukong rune vs AmbessaTranscendence - best Wukong rune vs AmbessaGathering Storm - best Wukong rune vs Ambessa
Resolve rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs AmbessaResolve
Bone Plating - best Wukong rune vs AmbessaOvergrowth - best Wukong rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Wukong'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 Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Wukong matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.93%711.161312,33654.5%55.3%
48.28%581.466013,10260.0%39.4%
58.93%561.070312,82466.7%51.7%
60.71%561.275713,09063.6%58.8%
44.00%501.256711,52742.3%45.8%
60.42%480.966712,26555.0%64.3%
56.82%445.682113,18662.5%53.6%
35.71%421.164012,26415.8%52.2%
40.54%372.881911,98050.0%31.6%
44.44%361.060812,73042.9%45.5%
57.14%351.062112,26552.4%64.3%
45.45%331.161212,47541.7%47.6%
38.71%312.773413,71062.5%30.4%
50.00%301.361611,20756.3%42.9%
50.00%301.162712,57038.5%58.8%
68.97%295.388113,10681.8%61.1%
51.85%273.269612,59833.3%61.1%
42.31%261.063512,70150.0%35.7%
60.00%253.268513,08245.5%71.4%
58.33%241.269213,03150.0%66.7%
50.00%244.985612,34333.3%60.0%
54.55%221.568813,19050.0%57.1%
66.67%211.769811,94188.9%50.0%
57.14%210.968613,20242.9%64.3%
45.00%203.469311,98645.5%44.4%
45.00%202.95248,89546.1%42.9%
42.11%191.468012,06842.9%41.7%
31.58%194.168712,73633.3%30.0%
42.11%194.254311,64155.6%30.0%
42.11%191.371014,09333.3%46.1%
57.89%191.176213,61562.5%54.5%
73.68%192.875813,65671.4%75.0%
78.95%190.956812,62480.0%77.8%
42.11%191.168711,88333.3%50.0%
47.06%175.880613,90633.3%50.0%
29.41%170.963313,15025.0%30.8%
52.94%172.471814,01750.0%54.5%
37.50%161.369112,50920.0%45.5%
37.50%167.184013,72344.4%28.6%
53.33%151.771212,55271.4%37.5%
20.00%154.171910,76414.3%25.0%
53.33%150.864910,31141.7%100.0%
78.57%143.366313,04260.0%88.9%
50.00%146.380913,02037.5%66.7%
50.00%143.186013,78450.0%50.0%
57.14%146.474811,08866.7%40.0%
50.00%141.369413,79750.0%50.0%
23.08%136.281611,16440.0%12.5%
46.15%135.672511,66640.0%50.0%
53.85%136.977112,80740.0%62.5%
53.85%130.967813,04166.7%25.0%
53.85%131.265113,8940.0%70.0%
66.67%125.772010,30966.7%66.7%
33.33%126.779212,61650.0%16.7%
45.45%111.177414,81150.0%44.4%
54.55%116.087912,93566.7%40.0%
45.45%111.678414,20175.0%28.6%
36.36%112.36039,35816.7%60.0%
60.00%101.467011,58080.0%40.0%
50.00%105.51,11213,8830.0%62.5%
40.00%100.847210,37733.3%50.0%
55.56%96.882113,11580.0%25.0%
55.56%96.675512,62160.0%50.0%
50.00%81.464112,17366.7%40.0%
50.00%85.364013,3100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.660213,28025.0%50.0%
50.00%85.785210,31750.0%50.0%
50.00%84.773914,01166.7%40.0%
57.14%74.373212,39266.7%50.0%
42.86%75.480311,33240.0%50.0%
85.71%72.680214,22350.0%100.0%
50.00%64.880712,80050.0%50.0%
50.00%65.397912,1100.0%75.0%
33.33%61.457411,48033.3%33.3%
60.00%52.268215,368100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.373810,368100.0%50.0%
100.00%55.31,03112,112100.0%100.0%
80.00%56.39639,421100.0%50.0%

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Wukong vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Ambessa matchup with a 73.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 26.3%, a 47.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Ambessa with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Wukong do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Ambessa matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Ambessa matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 73.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 47.4 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Ambessa?

The best Wukong build against Ambessa includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver 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 Wukong runes against Ambessa?

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

Does Wukong counter Ambessa?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 73.7% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Wukong against Ambessa?

When playing Wukong against Ambessa, 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.