Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Wukongvs Lux

BFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Lux is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Wukong wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Lux based on 6 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 Lux 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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Lux - 50.0% win rateLux(50.0%)
Wukong - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
50.0% WR
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Lux vs Wukong matchup - 50.0% win rate
Lux
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Lux Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Lux matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.9
CS / min
3.6
770
DMG / min
676
10,862
Gold / game
9,951
103
Heal / min
46
610
DMG Mitigated / min
306
0.4
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Wukong vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Lux matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Lux's 50.0%, giving Wukong a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Wukong holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Lux can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lux leads by 0.9s 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 Lux'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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Lux in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Lux, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Wukong holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.9Wukong
3.6Lux
Wukong edges out Lux by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Wukong.
Damage
770Wukong
676Lux
Wukong heavily out-damages Lux by 93 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lux should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Wukong's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,862Wukong
9,951Lux
Wukong generates a commanding 911 more gold per game than Lux. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lux should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Wukong
1.3Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux 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
713Wukong
352Lux
Wukong vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 362 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Lux

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Lux are Hubris, Axiom Arc and Death's Dance. 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 Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Lux early game win rateLux50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong50.0%
Lux late game win rateLux50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Wukong and Lux, with Wukong holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Wukong at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lux. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Wukong nor Lux has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Wukong Runes Against Lux

Domination rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs LuxDomination
Electrocute - best Wukong rune vs LuxSudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs LuxGrisly Mementos - best Wukong rune vs LuxUltimate Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Lux
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs LuxInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Wukong rune vs LuxCosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Wukong maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Lux.


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.63%1331.363312,55962.1%45.3%
45.76%1181.169413,11360.5%37.3%
45.22%1151.061512,04052.5%37.0%
53.98%1131.170612,93039.1%64.2%
53.57%1121.266112,80850.0%56.7%
47.66%1070.961411,16851.9%43.6%
57.78%901.063112,12163.6%52.2%
49.43%871.364712,32839.0%58.7%
68.60%861.066312,72166.7%70.0%
45.00%801.972611,51660.0%33.3%
51.43%701.057612,33451.9%51.2%
47.06%681.463313,12243.3%50.0%
55.38%651.159611,99153.1%57.6%
47.54%612.573512,81645.2%50.0%
46.55%584.773613,15857.9%41.0%
47.37%571.064612,58654.5%42.9%
57.14%561.563212,02356.5%57.6%
53.57%565.480012,35750.0%57.1%
52.00%501.465812,74140.9%60.7%
56.25%481.066713,02469.2%51.4%
59.57%471.168512,27562.5%56.5%
41.30%461.166212,98931.6%48.1%
63.41%412.873512,14470.0%57.1%
47.50%401.177112,11744.4%50.0%
47.37%381.276913,80446.7%47.8%
52.63%381.167012,84853.9%52.0%
70.27%371.162313,52588.9%64.3%
45.71%351.768212,29938.5%50.0%
61.76%341.771012,96961.5%61.9%
50.00%341.266712,12650.0%50.0%
41.18%344.466410,64931.3%50.0%
47.06%345.673411,13055.6%37.5%
35.29%345.361311,93944.4%32.0%
56.25%321.480413,84360.0%54.5%
43.33%301.277712,96953.9%35.3%
50.00%304.373210,59147.1%53.9%
42.86%281.054111,65745.5%41.2%
35.71%284.379613,00050.0%27.8%
67.86%285.977912,57655.6%73.7%
46.43%282.982512,69236.4%52.9%
44.44%270.967612,60542.9%46.1%
48.15%271.968110,79155.6%33.3%
30.77%261.155612,32625.0%33.3%
73.08%261.058511,57264.3%83.3%
44.00%251.571311,35264.3%18.2%
64.00%255.576212,28675.0%58.8%
66.67%246.591412,70353.9%81.8%
58.33%241.158112,86744.4%66.7%
39.13%235.873011,45740.0%38.5%
52.17%232.354112,54362.5%46.7%
50.00%220.86819,68750.0%50.0%
57.14%216.085212,80557.1%57.1%
50.00%205.488014,26566.7%47.1%
40.00%205.182310,86037.5%41.7%
40.00%204.573211,92144.4%36.4%
31.58%192.964312,20133.3%30.0%
63.16%193.172711,84462.5%63.6%
63.16%191.067813,97940.0%71.4%
36.84%193.180013,37625.0%40.0%
52.63%196.989311,80360.0%44.4%
38.89%185.785112,72742.9%36.4%
33.33%184.991311,89225.0%40.0%
66.67%182.176913,60262.5%70.0%
50.00%185.976611,84550.0%50.0%
58.82%171.769910,68863.6%50.0%
47.06%176.677511,29362.5%33.3%
46.67%156.388213,19050.0%44.4%
66.67%153.366012,90980.0%60.0%
57.14%141.176612,69640.0%66.7%
50.00%145.477711,63055.6%40.0%
57.14%146.086513,04780.0%44.4%
61.54%136.297012,96940.0%75.0%
61.54%131.372914,20566.7%60.0%
53.85%132.486112,94950.0%54.5%
38.46%135.373711,01225.0%44.4%
38.46%132.769812,53140.0%37.5%
25.00%126.068711,32033.3%0.0%
54.55%112.381510,67775.0%42.9%
63.64%113.674111,056100.0%50.0%
45.45%112.573313,46360.0%33.3%
60.00%104.779315,099100.0%50.0%
20.00%104.173111,24525.0%16.7%
60.00%106.767610,55957.1%66.7%
70.00%106.080211,31780.0%60.0%
55.56%92.590114,2970.0%55.6%
66.67%96.981512,44780.0%50.0%
37.50%86.966311,00440.0%33.3%
25.00%82.783112,32540.0%0.0%
25.00%81.592713,37933.3%20.0%
57.14%76.774511,55366.7%50.0%
71.43%74.481314,27350.0%80.0%
28.57%76.373511,1590.0%40.0%
57.14%72.579210,85750.0%66.7%
42.86%73.170613,5100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.665312,9350.0%60.0%
57.14%73.961611,2460.0%80.0%
42.86%71.766912,18966.7%25.0%
66.67%66.276512,40450.0%75.0%
50.00%65.789113,62150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.464010,82133.3%100.0%
50.00%63.977010,86250.0%50.0%
33.33%65.584812,0340.0%50.0%
16.67%62.36509,45933.3%0.0%
20.00%52.166513,4120.0%25.0%
40.00%52.789711,53033.3%50.0%
60.00%54.987314,37050.0%66.7%
0.00%56.168310,0710.0%0.0%
20.00%52.383210,9830.0%25.0%
60.00%55.61,07014,526100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.84899,86650.0%33.3%
60.00%53.51,00612,0980.0%75.0%

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Wukong vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Lux in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Lux matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Lux's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Wukong do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Lux with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Lux matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Lux matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Lux with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Lux?

The best Wukong build against Lux includes Hubris, Axiom Arc, Death's Dance with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Lux?

The best Wukong runes against Lux use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Lux?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 50.0% win rate. Wukong slightly edges out Lux in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Wukong against Lux?

When playing Wukong against Lux, 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.