Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Wukongvs Sylas

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Sylas based on 15 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Sylas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Sylas 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.

Compare against an opponent
Sylas - 53.3% win rateSylas(53.3%)
Wukong - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
53.3% WR
VS
Sylas vs Wukong matchup - 46.7% win rate
Sylas
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Sylas Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
1.7
CS / min
1.5
712
DMG / min
796
12,552
Gold / game
12,473
376
Heal / min
520
1,008
DMG Mitigated / min
971
0.7
CC / min
0.9
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Wukong vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Sylas's 46.7%, giving Wukong a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.7Wukong
1.5Sylas
Wukong and Sylas 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
712Wukong
796Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Wukong by 84 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 Sylas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,552Wukong
12,473Sylas
Wukong and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 79 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
0.9Sylas
Both Wukong and Sylas provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,384Wukong
1,492Sylas
Sylas heals and mitigates 108 more damage per minute than Wukong, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Sylas to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Wukong.

Best Wukong Build Against Sylas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Sylas 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong71.4%
Sylas early game win rateSylas28.6%
Late Game
Sylas
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong37.5%
Sylas late game win rateSylas62.5%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, 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 Sylas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sylas 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 Sylas

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs SylasTriumph - best Wukong rune vs SylasLegend: Bloodline - best Wukong rune vs SylasLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Sylas
Resolve rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs SylasResolve
Bone Plating - best Wukong rune vs SylasOvergrowth - best Wukong rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.93%711.161312,33654.5%55.3%
48.28%581.466013,10260.0%39.4%
58.93%561.070312,82466.7%51.7%
60.71%561.275713,09063.6%58.8%
44.00%501.256711,52742.3%45.8%
60.42%480.966712,26555.0%64.3%
56.82%445.682113,18662.5%53.6%
35.71%421.164012,26415.8%52.2%
40.54%372.881911,98050.0%31.6%
44.44%361.060812,73042.9%45.5%
57.14%351.062112,26552.4%64.3%
45.45%331.161212,47541.7%47.6%
38.71%312.773413,71062.5%30.4%
50.00%301.361611,20756.3%42.9%
50.00%301.162712,57038.5%58.8%
68.97%295.388113,10681.8%61.1%
51.85%273.269612,59833.3%61.1%
42.31%261.063512,70150.0%35.7%
60.00%253.268513,08245.5%71.4%
58.33%241.269213,03150.0%66.7%
50.00%244.985612,34333.3%60.0%
54.55%221.568813,19050.0%57.1%
66.67%211.769811,94188.9%50.0%
57.14%210.968613,20242.9%64.3%
45.00%203.469311,98645.5%44.4%
45.00%202.95248,89546.1%42.9%
42.11%191.468012,06842.9%41.7%
31.58%194.168712,73633.3%30.0%
42.11%194.254311,64155.6%30.0%
42.11%191.371014,09333.3%46.1%
57.89%191.176213,61562.5%54.5%
73.68%192.875813,65671.4%75.0%
78.95%190.956812,62480.0%77.8%
42.11%191.168711,88333.3%50.0%
47.06%175.880613,90633.3%50.0%
29.41%170.963313,15025.0%30.8%
52.94%172.471814,01750.0%54.5%
37.50%161.369112,50920.0%45.5%
37.50%167.184013,72344.4%28.6%
53.33%151.771212,55271.4%37.5%
20.00%154.171910,76414.3%25.0%
53.33%150.864910,31141.7%100.0%
78.57%143.366313,04260.0%88.9%
50.00%146.380913,02037.5%66.7%
50.00%143.186013,78450.0%50.0%
57.14%146.474811,08866.7%40.0%
50.00%141.369413,79750.0%50.0%
23.08%136.281611,16440.0%12.5%
46.15%135.672511,66640.0%50.0%
53.85%136.977112,80740.0%62.5%
53.85%130.967813,04166.7%25.0%
53.85%131.265113,8940.0%70.0%
66.67%125.772010,30966.7%66.7%
33.33%126.779212,61650.0%16.7%
45.45%111.177414,81150.0%44.4%
54.55%116.087912,93566.7%40.0%
45.45%111.678414,20175.0%28.6%
36.36%112.36039,35816.7%60.0%
60.00%101.467011,58080.0%40.0%
50.00%105.51,11213,8830.0%62.5%
40.00%100.847210,37733.3%50.0%
55.56%96.882113,11580.0%25.0%
55.56%96.675512,62160.0%50.0%
50.00%81.464112,17366.7%40.0%
50.00%85.364013,3100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.660213,28025.0%50.0%
50.00%85.785210,31750.0%50.0%
50.00%84.773914,01166.7%40.0%
57.14%74.373212,39266.7%50.0%
42.86%75.480311,33240.0%50.0%
85.71%72.680214,22350.0%100.0%
50.00%64.880712,80050.0%50.0%
50.00%65.397912,1100.0%75.0%
33.33%61.457411,48033.3%33.3%
60.00%52.268215,368100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.373810,368100.0%50.0%
100.00%55.31,03112,112100.0%100.0%
80.00%56.39639,421100.0%50.0%

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Wukong vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Sylas matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Sylas's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Sylas with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Wukong vs Sylas matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Sylas matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Sylas with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Sylas?

The best Wukong build against Sylas includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver 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 Sylas?

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

Does Wukong counter Sylas?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 53.3% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Wukong against Sylas?

When playing Wukong against Sylas, 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.