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

Wukongvs Gnar

AFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Gnar based on 8 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 Gnar 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 - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
62.5% WR
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Gnar vs Wukong matchup - 37.5% win rate
Gnar
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Gnar Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
6.3
CS / min
6.5
770
DMG / min
863
10,141
Gold / game
10,330
197
Heal / min
267
976
DMG Mitigated / min
1,186
0.5
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Wukong vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gnar's 37.5%, giving Wukong a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar 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 Gnar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Wukong
6.5Gnar
Wukong and Gnar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
770Wukong
863Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages Wukong by 93 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 Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,141Wukong
10,330Gnar
Wukong and Gnar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 189 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Wukong
1.3Gnar
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Wukong should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,173Wukong
1,453Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 280 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar 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 Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Gnar are Serpent's Fang, Sundered Sky and Chempunk Chainsword. 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 Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Gnar early game win rateGnar33.3%
Late Game
Wukong
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong60.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar40.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gnar. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Gnar. 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. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Gnar

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs GnarPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs GnarTriumph - best Wukong rune vs GnarLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs GnarLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Gnar
Resolve rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs GnarResolve
Bone Plating - best Wukong rune vs GnarUnflinching - best Wukong rune vs Gnar
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Wukong to press their advantage against Gnar, 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 Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Gnar matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gnar's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Wukong do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Gnar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Gnar matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Gnar with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Gnar?

The best Wukong build against Gnar includes Serpent's Fang, Sundered Sky, Chempunk Chainsword 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 Gnar?

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

Does Wukong counter Gnar?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 62.5% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Wukong against Gnar?

When playing Wukong against Gnar, 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.