Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Wukongvs Darius

AFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Darius based on 34 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 Darius matchup.

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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.

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Wukong - 58.8% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
58.8% WR
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Darius vs Wukong matchup - 41.2% win rate
Darius
41.2% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Darius Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Darius matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 34
58.8%
Win Rate
41.2%
5.3
CS / min
5.6
797
DMG / min
591
11,867
Gold / game
11,172
246
Heal / min
316
1,059
DMG Mitigated / min
1,110
0.5
CC / min
0.8
64.3%
Early Game WR
35.7%
55.0%
Late Game WR
45.0%

Wukong vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Darius's 41.2%, giving Wukong a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.3Wukong
5.6Darius
Darius edges out Wukong by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Darius.
Damage
797Wukong
591Darius
Wukong heavily out-damages Darius by 206 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
11,867Wukong
11,172Darius
Wukong earns 695 more gold per game than Darius, 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
0.5Wukong
0.8Darius
Both Wukong and Darius provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,304Wukong
1,426Darius
Darius heals and mitigates 121 more damage per minute than Wukong, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Darius to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Wukong.

Best Wukong Build Against Darius

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Darius 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong64.3%
Darius early game win rateDarius35.7%
Late Game
Wukong
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong55.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius45.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Darius. 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 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs DariusTriumph - best Wukong rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs DariusLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Darius
Resolve rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs DariusResolve
Bone Plating - best Wukong rune vs DariusUnflinching - best Wukong rune vs Darius
63.6% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.19%1051.064212,61953.7%57.8%
49.04%1041.066711,98257.5%43.8%
61.17%1031.171412,67352.4%67.2%
49.49%991.361011,60656.5%43.4%
42.55%941.063311,46148.8%37.3%
47.83%921.061411,48751.4%45.6%
53.41%881.068012,19848.7%57.1%
50.67%751.060710,89260.0%42.5%
52.38%631.369711,88453.1%51.6%
58.33%601.163311,81460.0%57.1%
38.98%591.162611,69738.1%39.5%
54.55%551.166512,00838.9%62.2%
54.72%531.169113,50760.0%51.5%
47.06%511.170412,47844.4%48.5%
47.92%481.364811,53645.5%50.0%
50.00%461.067511,55452.2%47.8%
54.35%461.170911,46163.0%42.1%
62.79%431.061111,91670.0%56.5%
44.19%431.556811,60942.9%44.8%
60.98%411.367712,39482.3%45.8%
55.26%381.683715,13060.0%53.6%
63.89%361.671312,32353.9%69.6%
51.43%352.865310,33755.6%47.1%
42.86%351.365913,27044.4%42.3%
50.00%341.159310,78955.0%42.9%
58.82%345.379711,86764.3%55.0%
51.52%331.158512,20161.5%45.0%
51.52%331.165612,71755.6%50.0%
43.75%320.963110,80935.7%50.0%
61.29%311.062313,06877.8%54.5%
51.61%311.159012,05181.8%35.0%
53.57%281.272911,81550.0%55.6%
48.15%271.063212,35366.7%38.9%
48.00%251.171611,53830.0%60.0%
60.00%251.163711,52966.7%56.3%
60.00%252.266810,86853.9%66.7%
58.33%241.672413,19660.0%57.1%
56.52%232.665512,31262.5%53.3%
43.48%230.960211,25738.5%50.0%
31.82%223.963710,75550.0%0.0%
57.14%211.265512,73157.1%57.1%
28.57%211.160410,96033.3%25.0%
50.00%202.472410,91953.9%42.9%
77.78%184.263512,826100.0%71.4%
44.44%182.365311,73228.6%54.5%
52.94%171.370014,23660.0%50.0%
76.47%176.372212,61962.5%88.9%
76.47%173.474811,31475.0%77.8%
68.75%161.375413,75085.7%55.6%
43.75%163.379315,3830.0%43.8%
56.25%162.162712,24875.0%37.5%
50.00%161.756912,53866.7%40.0%
62.50%162.782911,95655.6%71.4%
33.33%155.275611,02112.5%57.1%
50.00%145.279413,15633.3%54.5%
46.15%134.81,07910,95350.0%40.0%
30.77%132.468712,46020.0%37.5%
58.33%125.777711,61640.0%71.4%
66.67%126.085512,40380.0%57.1%
45.45%114.268211,88150.0%42.9%
27.27%111.96729,26733.3%20.0%
63.64%112.671714,8200.0%63.6%
36.36%110.94829,06757.1%0.0%
70.00%106.394810,68583.3%50.0%
60.00%104.877612,94375.0%50.0%
30.00%100.86349,57440.0%20.0%
30.00%101.348110,26133.3%25.0%
50.00%100.967511,44075.0%33.3%
66.67%92.27809,86660.0%75.0%
22.22%94.469311,3540.0%100.0%
25.00%84.556911,7590.0%28.6%
37.50%84.471211,49233.3%40.0%
25.00%81.087013,06525.0%25.0%
50.00%84.199015,11350.0%50.0%
62.50%86.377010,14166.7%60.0%
28.57%74.084314,5210.0%33.3%
57.14%73.271615,494100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.49448,88760.0%100.0%
50.00%65.568210,12960.0%0.0%
20.00%52.187813,8840.0%25.0%
60.00%52.368512,565100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.669012,1420.0%75.0%
40.00%54.282014,4200.0%40.0%
20.00%54.15998,6880.0%50.0%
60.00%55.155910,5150.0%75.0%

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Wukong vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Darius in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Darius matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Darius's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Wukong do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Darius with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Darius matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Darius matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Darius with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Darius?

The best Wukong build against Darius includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Darius?

The best Wukong runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Wukong vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Darius?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 58.8% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Wukong against Darius?

When playing Wukong against Darius, 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.