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

Wukongvs Ivern

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ivern wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Wukong based on 6 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Ivern 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
33.3% WR
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Ivern vs Wukong matchup - 66.7% win rate
Ivern
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Wukong vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.4
CS / min
0.5
539
DMG / min
590
8,655
Gold / game
8,561
292
Heal / min
234
949
DMG Mitigated / min
583
0.7
CC / min
2.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Wukong vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Wukong's 33.3%, giving Ivern a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern 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 Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Wukong
0.5Ivern
Wukong significantly out-farms Ivern by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Wukong a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ivern players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
539Wukong
590Ivern
Ivern deals 51 more champion damage per minute than Wukong. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Wukong choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ivern's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,655Wukong
8,561Ivern
Wukong and Ivern generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 94 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Wukong
2.0Ivern
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern 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
1,241Wukong
817Ivern
Wukong vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 424 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Ivern

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Ivern are Sundered Sky, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Ivern early game win rateIvern33.3%
Late Game
Ivern
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong0.0%
Ivern late game win rateIvern100.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ivern. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Wukong must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ivern reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ivern 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 Ivern

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs IvernPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs IvernTriumph - best Wukong rune vs IvernLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs IvernLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Ivern
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs IvernInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs IvernCosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs Ivern
33.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Ivern in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Wukong vs Ivern matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Wukong'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 Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Ivern 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Wukong vs Ivern matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Ivern matchup?

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

What is the best Wukong build against Ivern?

The best Wukong build against Ivern includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Wukong runes against Ivern?

The best Wukong runes against Ivern use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Wukong vs Ivern matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Ivern?

No, Wukong struggles against Ivern with only a 33.3% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Ivern?

When playing Wukong against Ivern, play cautiously and avoid Ivern's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ivern has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.