Wukongvs Riven
Wukong vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Riven wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Wukong based on 11 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Riven 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.
Who Wins the Wukong vs Riven Matchup?
Wukong vs Riven Matchup Summary
The Wukong vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Wukong's 45.5%, giving Riven a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven 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 Riven 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 Riven Laning Phase Breakdown
Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Riven, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Wukong holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Wukong Build Against Riven
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Riven are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Trinity Force. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Wukong the best chance to compete against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Riven matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Wukong50.0%
Riven50.0%Wukong42.9%Riven57.1%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Wukong and Riven, 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.
Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Wukong has the edge early, but Riven gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Wukong Runes Against Riven
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Riven 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.19% | 105 | 1.0 | 642 | 12,619 | 53.7% | 57.8% | |
| 49.04% | 104 | 1.0 | 667 | 11,982 | 57.5% | 43.8% | |
| 61.17% | 103 | 1.1 | 714 | 12,673 | 52.4% | 67.2% | |
| 49.49% | 99 | 1.3 | 610 | 11,606 | 56.5% | 43.4% | |
| 42.55% | 94 | 1.0 | 633 | 11,461 | 48.8% | 37.3% | |
| 47.83% | 92 | 1.0 | 614 | 11,487 | 51.4% | 45.6% | |
| 53.41% | 88 | 1.0 | 680 | 12,198 | 48.7% | 57.1% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 1.0 | 607 | 10,892 | 60.0% | 42.5% | |
| 52.38% | 63 | 1.3 | 697 | 11,884 | 53.1% | 51.6% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 1.1 | 633 | 11,814 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.98% | 59 | 1.1 | 626 | 11,697 | 38.1% | 39.5% | |
| 54.55% | 55 | 1.1 | 665 | 12,008 | 38.9% | 62.2% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 1.1 | 691 | 13,507 | 60.0% | 51.5% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 1.1 | 704 | 12,478 | 44.4% | 48.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.3 | 648 | 11,536 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 1.0 | 675 | 11,554 | 52.2% | 47.8% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 1.1 | 709 | 11,461 | 63.0% | 42.1% | |
| 62.79% | 43 | 1.0 | 611 | 11,916 | 70.0% | 56.5% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.5 | 568 | 11,609 | 42.9% | 44.8% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 1.3 | 677 | 12,394 | 82.3% | 45.8% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 1.6 | 837 | 15,130 | 60.0% | 53.6% | |
| 63.89% | 36 | 1.6 | 713 | 12,323 | 53.9% | 69.6% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 2.8 | 653 | 10,337 | 55.6% | 47.1% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.3 | 659 | 13,270 | 44.4% | 42.3% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.1 | 593 | 10,789 | 55.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 5.3 | 797 | 11,867 | 64.3% | 55.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.1 | 585 | 12,201 | 61.5% | 45.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.1 | 656 | 12,717 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 631 | 10,809 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.0 | 623 | 13,068 | 77.8% | 54.5% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 1.1 | 590 | 12,051 | 81.8% | 35.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.2 | 729 | 11,815 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.0 | 632 | 12,353 | 66.7% | 38.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 716 | 11,538 | 30.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 637 | 11,529 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 2.2 | 668 | 10,868 | 53.9% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.6 | 724 | 13,196 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 2.6 | 655 | 12,312 | 62.5% | 53.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 0.9 | 602 | 11,257 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 3.9 | 637 | 10,755 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.2 | 655 | 12,731 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.1 | 604 | 10,960 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.4 | 724 | 10,919 | 53.9% | 42.9% | |
| 77.78% | 18 | 4.2 | 635 | 12,826 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.3 | 653 | 11,732 | 28.6% | 54.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.3 | 700 | 14,236 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 6.3 | 722 | 12,619 | 62.5% | 88.9% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 3.4 | 748 | 11,314 | 75.0% | 77.8% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.3 | 754 | 13,750 | 85.7% | 55.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 3.3 | 793 | 15,383 | 0.0% | 43.8% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.1 | 627 | 12,248 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.7 | 569 | 12,538 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.7 | 829 | 11,956 | 55.6% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.2 | 756 | 11,021 | 12.5% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.2 | 794 | 13,156 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.8 | 1,079 | 10,953 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 2.4 | 687 | 12,460 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 777 | 11,616 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 855 | 12,403 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 4.2 | 682 | 11,881 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.9 | 672 | 9,267 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.6 | 717 | 14,820 | 0.0% | 63.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.9 | 482 | 9,067 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 948 | 10,685 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 776 | 12,943 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 634 | 9,574 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 481 | 10,261 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 675 | 11,440 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.2 | 780 | 9,866 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 4.4 | 693 | 11,354 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 569 | 11,759 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.4 | 712 | 11,492 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 870 | 13,065 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.1 | 990 | 15,113 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 770 | 10,141 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.0 | 843 | 14,521 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.2 | 716 | 15,494 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 944 | 8,887 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 682 | 10,129 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 878 | 13,884 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 685 | 12,565 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 690 | 12,142 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 820 | 14,420 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 599 | 8,688 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 559 | 10,515 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Wukong vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wukong do against Riven in League of Legends?
Riven wins the Wukong vs Riven matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Wukong's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Wukong do against Riven in the early game?
In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Riven 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 Riven in the late game?
In the late game, Riven takes over the Wukong vs Riven matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Wukong vs Riven matchup?
Riven wins the matchup against Wukong with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Wukong build against Riven?
The best Wukong build against Riven includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Riven?
The best Wukong runes against Riven use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Wukong vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Wukong counter Riven?
No, Wukong struggles against Riven with only a 45.5% win rate. Riven has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Riven's lead.
How do I play Wukong against Riven?
When playing Wukong against Riven, play cautiously and avoid Riven's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Riven has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.