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

Wukongvs Kayn

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

Wukong vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 59.1% win rate (+18.2%) over Kayn based on 22 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.

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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 - 59.1% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
59.1% WR
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Kayn vs Wukong matchup - 40.9% win rate
Kayn
40.9% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Kayn Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 22
59.1%
Win Rate
40.9%
1.1
CS / min
1.3
711
DMG / min
842
11,910
Gold / game
12,060
398
Heal / min
618
1,281
DMG Mitigated / min
1,099
0.7
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Wukong vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 59.1% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.9%, giving Wukong a 18.2 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 CS, where Kayn leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn 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 Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayn wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Wukong
1.3Kayn
Wukong and Kayn 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
711Wukong
842Kayn
Kayn heavily out-damages Wukong by 132 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 Kayn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,910Wukong
12,060Kayn
Wukong and Kayn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 149 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
0.8Kayn
Both Wukong and Kayn 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
1,679Wukong
1,718Kayn
Wukong and Kayn have comparable sustain profiles, with only 38 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Wukong Build Against Kayn

Plated Steelcaps 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, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Kayn early game win rateKayn33.3%
Late Game
Wukong
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong53.9%
Kayn late game win rateKayn46.1%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kayn. 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 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Kayn. 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. 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 KaynCoup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs Kayn
Domination rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs KaynDomination
Sudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs KaynUltimate Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Kayn
40.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination 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 26.14. 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 Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Kayn matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.9%, a 18.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Wukong do against Kayn in the early game?

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

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Kayn matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. 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 59.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 18.2 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Kayn?

The best Wukong build against Kayn includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% 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 59.1% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.