Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.7%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Wukongvs Gangplank

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gangplank based on 6 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 Gangplank 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
66.7% WR
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Gangplank vs Wukong matchup - 33.3% win rate
Gangplank
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Gangplank Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.5
CS / min
7.3
686
DMG / min
863
12,223
Gold / game
13,386
201
Heal / min
245
944
DMG Mitigated / min
702
0.4
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Wukong vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 33.3%, giving Wukong a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank 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 Gangplank leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Gangplank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gangplank 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 Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Wukong
7.3Gangplank
Gangplank significantly out-farms Wukong by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Wukong players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
686Wukong
863Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Wukong by 178 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gangplank's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,223Wukong
13,386Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,163 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Wukong
0.5Gangplank
Both Wukong and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,145Wukong
946Gangplank
Wukong vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 199 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gangplank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gangplank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Gangplank

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Gangplank are Trinity Force, Ravenous Hydra and Sterak's Gage. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong75.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Wukong and Gangplank, with Wukong 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gangplank. 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. Gangplank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs GangplankTriumph - best Wukong rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs GangplankLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Gangplank
Resolve rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs GangplankResolve
Bone Plating - best Wukong rune vs GangplankUnflinching - best Wukong rune vs Gangplank
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Wukong to press their advantage against Gangplank, 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
50.00%280.859211,15258.3%43.8%
61.54%261.270013,88555.6%64.7%
60.00%251.364612,36655.6%62.5%
60.00%251.572213,26155.6%62.5%
56.00%251.067711,76060.0%53.3%
59.09%221.171111,91066.7%53.9%
42.86%211.060011,57762.5%30.8%
50.00%200.954211,44542.9%53.9%
40.00%201.465810,99544.4%36.4%
73.68%191.271012,53777.8%70.0%
36.84%191.067311,29340.0%35.7%
61.11%180.962711,19955.6%66.7%
41.18%171.167412,81725.0%46.1%
50.00%140.97039,57170.0%0.0%
35.71%141.56269,84322.2%60.0%
50.00%121.275115,06650.0%50.0%
41.67%121.358511,29240.0%42.9%
33.33%121.370014,1820.0%44.4%
54.55%111.576010,99933.3%80.0%
40.00%101.059911,97150.0%33.3%
70.00%100.962013,204100.0%50.0%
70.00%100.96358,98985.7%33.3%
60.00%101.063010,58683.3%25.0%
44.44%91.171711,56560.0%25.0%
55.56%91.578114,05550.0%57.1%
44.44%91.055410,60850.0%33.3%
77.78%90.856910,67383.3%66.7%
50.00%81.065011,6620.0%66.7%
62.50%81.161813,435100.0%50.0%
75.00%81.177610,90180.0%66.7%
62.50%81.672612,99750.0%75.0%
62.50%83.957510,32671.4%0.0%
37.50%80.953811,66933.3%40.0%
50.00%84.781112,64575.0%25.0%
42.86%72.178414,635100.0%33.3%
71.43%70.862012,71066.7%75.0%
85.71%71.273513,004100.0%80.0%
71.43%70.977713,377100.0%60.0%
85.71%73.370814,507100.0%83.3%
33.33%62.35978,92550.0%0.0%
66.67%63.659913,404100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.568612,22350.0%75.0%
33.33%61.45398,65566.7%0.0%
60.00%54.771112,2460.0%100.0%
60.00%55.881613,83850.0%66.7%
20.00%52.556511,5640.0%33.3%
20.00%55.365211,7440.0%100.0%
80.00%51.872411,209100.0%66.7%

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Wukong vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Gangplank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Wukong do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Gangplank 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 Gangplank matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Gangplank?

The best Wukong build against Gangplank includes Trinity Force, Ravenous Hydra, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. 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 Gangplank?

The best Wukong runes against Gangplank use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Gangplank?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Wukong against Gangplank?

When playing Wukong against Gangplank, 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.