Wukongvs Gwen
Wukong vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gwen wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Wukong based on 11 games. Gwen wins the early laning phase while Wukong scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Gwen 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.
Gwen(36.4%)Who Wins the Wukong vs Gwen Matchup?
Wukong vs Gwen Matchup Summary
The Wukong vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 36.4%, giving Gwen a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gwen controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gwen needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Gwen leads by 0.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen has a strong advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gwen overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Wukong vs Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown
Gwen is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gwen holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Wukong Build Against Gwen
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Gwen 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Gwen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Wukong16.7%Gwen83.3%Wukong60.0%Gwen40.0%Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Gwen 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 Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gwen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Wukong reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Wukong survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Wukong Runes Against Gwen
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Gwen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.93% | 71 | 1.1 | 613 | 12,336 | 54.5% | 55.3% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 1.4 | 660 | 13,102 | 60.0% | 39.4% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 1.0 | 703 | 12,824 | 66.7% | 51.7% | |
| 60.71% | 56 | 1.2 | 757 | 13,090 | 63.6% | 58.8% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 567 | 11,527 | 42.3% | 45.8% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 0.9 | 667 | 12,265 | 55.0% | 64.3% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 5.6 | 821 | 13,186 | 62.5% | 53.6% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 1.1 | 640 | 12,264 | 15.8% | 52.2% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 2.8 | 819 | 11,980 | 50.0% | 31.6% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.0 | 608 | 12,730 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.0 | 621 | 12,265 | 52.4% | 64.3% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.1 | 612 | 12,475 | 41.7% | 47.6% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 2.7 | 734 | 13,710 | 62.5% | 30.4% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.3 | 616 | 11,207 | 56.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,570 | 38.5% | 58.8% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 5.3 | 881 | 13,106 | 81.8% | 61.1% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 3.2 | 696 | 12,598 | 33.3% | 61.1% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,701 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 3.2 | 685 | 13,082 | 45.5% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 692 | 13,031 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 4.9 | 856 | 12,343 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.5 | 688 | 13,190 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.7 | 698 | 11,941 | 88.9% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.9 | 686 | 13,202 | 42.9% | 64.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.4 | 693 | 11,986 | 45.5% | 44.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.9 | 524 | 8,895 | 46.1% | 42.9% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.4 | 680 | 12,068 | 42.9% | 41.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 4.1 | 687 | 12,736 | 33.3% | 30.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 4.2 | 543 | 11,641 | 55.6% | 30.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.3 | 710 | 14,093 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 762 | 13,615 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 2.8 | 758 | 13,656 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 78.95% | 19 | 0.9 | 568 | 12,624 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.1 | 687 | 11,883 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.8 | 806 | 13,906 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 0.9 | 633 | 13,150 | 25.0% | 30.8% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.4 | 718 | 14,017 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.3 | 691 | 12,509 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.1 | 840 | 13,723 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.7 | 712 | 12,552 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 4.1 | 719 | 10,764 | 14.3% | 25.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 649 | 10,311 | 41.7% | 100.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 3.3 | 663 | 13,042 | 60.0% | 88.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.3 | 809 | 13,020 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 3.1 | 860 | 13,784 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.4 | 748 | 11,088 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 694 | 13,797 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.2 | 816 | 11,164 | 40.0% | 12.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.6 | 725 | 11,666 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.9 | 771 | 12,807 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.9 | 678 | 13,041 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 651 | 13,894 | 0.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 720 | 10,309 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 792 | 12,616 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 774 | 14,811 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.0 | 879 | 12,935 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.6 | 784 | 14,201 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.3 | 603 | 9,358 | 16.7% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 670 | 11,580 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 1,112 | 13,883 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 472 | 10,377 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 821 | 13,115 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 755 | 12,621 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 641 | 12,173 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 640 | 13,310 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 602 | 13,280 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 852 | 10,317 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.7 | 739 | 14,011 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.3 | 732 | 12,392 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 803 | 11,332 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.6 | 802 | 14,223 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 807 | 12,800 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 979 | 12,110 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 574 | 11,480 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 682 | 15,368 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 738 | 10,368 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,031 | 12,112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 963 | 9,421 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Wukong vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wukong do against Gwen in League of Legends?
Gwen wins the Wukong vs Gwen matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Wukong do against Gwen in the early game?
In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Wukong with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Wukong do against Gwen in the late game?
In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Gwen 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 Gwen matchup?
Gwen wins the matchup against Wukong with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Wukong build against Gwen?
The best Wukong build against Gwen 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 Gwen?
The best Wukong runes against Gwen use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Wukong counter Gwen?
No, Wukong struggles against Gwen with only a 36.4% win rate. Gwen has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gwen's lead.
How do I play Wukong against Gwen?
When playing Wukong against Gwen, play cautiously and avoid Gwen's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Gwen in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.