Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Wukongvs Kayn

BFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Kayn is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Wukong wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Kayn based on 82 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 Kayn 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.

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Kayn - 51.9% win rateKayn(51.9%)
Wukong - 51.9% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
51.9% WR
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Kayn vs Wukong matchup - 48.1% win rate
Kayn
48.1% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Kayn Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 82
51.9%
Win Rate
48.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
704
DMG / min
689
12,189
Gold / game
12,120
358
Heal / min
514
1,053
DMG Mitigated / min
845
0.7
CC / min
0.6
52.1%
Early Game WR
47.9%
51.5%
Late Game WR
48.5%

Wukong vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Kayn matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 82 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Kayn's 48.1%, giving Wukong a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayn 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 Wukong leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kayn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Wukong vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Wukong
1.0Kayn
Wukong and Kayn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
704Wukong
689Kayn
Damage output is virtually even between Wukong and Kayn, with only 14 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,189Wukong
12,120Kayn
Wukong and Kayn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 70 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
0.6Kayn
Both Wukong and Kayn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,412Wukong
1,359Kayn
Wukong heals and mitigates 52 more damage per minute than Kayn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Wukong to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kayn.

Best Wukong Build Against Kayn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Kayn are Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius and Trinity Force. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
52.1%
+4.2% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong52.1%
Kayn early game win rateKayn47.9%
Late Game
Wukong
51.5%
+3.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong51.5%
Kayn late game win rateKayn48.5%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Wukong has a meaningful 52.1% win rate, outperforming Kayn by 4.2 percentage points. Wukong players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Wukong takes over with a 51.5% win rate, leading Kayn by 3.0 percentage points. Wukong scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Wukong holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kayn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Kayn

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs KaynPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs KaynTriumph - best Wukong rune vs KaynLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs KaynLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Kayn
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs KaynInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs KaynMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Kayn
61.5% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.56%1271.162812,45562.5%50.0%
51.75%1141.768913,28253.2%50.8%
43.64%1111.067212,88844.7%42.9%
55.56%1011.267813,13460.0%51.9%
56.44%1011.162912,86657.1%56.1%
42.27%971.060311,82839.6%44.9%
51.04%961.175312,74566.7%38.9%
46.07%892.782012,31036.7%50.9%
43.37%832.778312,61743.9%42.9%
51.85%821.170412,18952.1%51.5%
50.62%814.572612,24245.5%54.2%
53.33%751.463812,40154.8%52.3%
53.33%752.767813,13554.3%52.5%
49.23%651.169212,83850.0%48.7%
43.75%642.758312,28541.7%45.0%
57.81%641.666012,45963.3%52.9%
43.75%644.165912,10238.5%47.4%
45.16%631.362412,51145.8%44.7%
35.48%631.064612,86334.6%36.1%
67.21%611.073513,37875.0%60.6%
42.86%561.259312,39529.2%53.1%
61.11%551.366913,70047.1%67.6%
46.94%494.384012,93860.0%37.9%
55.10%491.275811,71960.7%47.6%
51.02%491.165613,31146.7%52.9%
54.17%481.265512,68957.9%51.7%
47.92%482.868212,00455.0%42.9%
56.52%464.665212,62260.0%54.8%
51.11%453.065012,53455.6%48.1%
43.18%446.981011,98933.3%52.2%
38.10%421.059411,17736.4%40.0%
47.50%405.887411,98036.8%57.1%
61.54%391.069613,64172.7%57.1%
31.58%386.684012,53018.2%37.0%
48.57%361.163912,75035.3%61.1%
47.22%361.060011,95639.1%61.5%
42.86%351.570212,24835.3%50.0%
58.06%311.878713,53453.3%62.5%
54.84%311.167513,60850.0%57.1%
40.00%301.673012,97533.3%50.0%
36.67%304.283812,64963.6%21.1%
51.72%292.383211,83850.0%53.3%
57.14%284.796113,76233.3%63.6%
50.00%281.864511,24752.6%44.4%
51.85%271.465814,25875.0%42.1%
50.00%273.473011,92650.0%50.0%
51.85%274.968210,21446.7%58.3%
46.15%263.676513,66844.4%47.1%
34.62%261.065612,15543.8%20.0%
61.54%266.887712,52664.3%58.3%
48.00%256.983111,99652.9%37.5%
40.00%251.365313,54855.6%31.3%
50.00%246.592414,20716.7%61.1%
73.91%245.971112,89158.3%90.9%
43.48%235.791214,16337.5%46.7%
40.91%221.162911,70661.5%11.1%
40.91%226.377013,65050.0%35.7%
52.38%212.171212,75254.5%50.0%
57.14%211.273713,50050.0%63.6%
50.00%206.277412,24933.3%57.1%
45.00%206.581412,87616.7%57.1%
52.63%203.473613,15745.5%62.5%
63.16%196.075412,74757.1%66.7%
47.37%196.561712,27933.3%60.0%
36.84%194.587411,78928.6%41.7%
33.33%181.158311,78330.0%37.5%
50.00%186.069412,17760.0%37.5%
64.71%170.858811,25358.3%80.0%
47.06%175.484815,15940.0%50.0%
41.18%174.776512,29733.3%50.0%
56.25%161.061713,29533.3%61.5%
56.25%161.475812,79850.0%60.0%
62.50%166.687512,30066.7%57.1%
37.50%165.86319,89722.2%57.1%
62.50%166.384213,52150.0%70.0%
68.75%165.666410,46050.0%100.0%
71.43%151.061912,04150.0%87.5%
57.14%143.285112,88242.9%71.4%
35.71%144.772312,31237.5%33.3%
21.43%141.362312,67733.3%12.5%
53.85%131.164213,82766.7%42.9%
69.23%131.070713,67360.0%75.0%
61.54%131.870412,64137.5%100.0%
46.15%130.950911,39750.0%42.9%
66.67%121.061212,22271.4%60.0%
41.67%126.41,07213,85025.0%50.0%
50.00%120.970612,25857.1%40.0%
75.00%127.083713,62675.0%75.0%
63.64%111.563411,192100.0%33.3%
54.55%111.150911,02783.3%20.0%
50.00%105.285913,05257.1%33.3%
11.11%96.56649,7330.0%33.3%
87.50%96.589811,92480.0%100.0%
44.44%96.798412,35550.0%40.0%
25.00%85.867111,14425.0%25.0%
25.00%85.780810,56533.3%0.0%
37.50%85.984214,295100.0%0.0%
75.00%82.663613,5060.0%75.0%
28.57%72.185213,1880.0%33.3%
50.00%62.964410,81733.3%66.7%
50.00%64.383712,75166.7%33.3%
16.67%61.752710,52525.0%0.0%
66.67%63.490013,96666.7%66.7%
33.33%61.35709,04766.7%0.0%
33.33%64.664111,0030.0%50.0%
66.67%66.789313,39766.7%66.7%
80.00%56.890416,645100.0%75.0%
20.00%55.751611,7350.0%25.0%
40.00%53.184716,395100.0%0.0%
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Wukong vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Kayn matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Kayn's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 82 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Wukong do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Kayn with a 52.1% win rate versus 47.9%. 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 Kayn in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Kayn matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to 48.5%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Kayn matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Kayn with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Wukong is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 82 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Kayn?

The best Wukong build against Kayn includes Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius, Trinity Force 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 Kayn?

The best Wukong runes against Kayn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Wukong vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Kayn?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 51.9% win rate. Wukong has a solid advantage over Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Wukong against Kayn?

When playing Wukong against Kayn, 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.