Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Wukongvs Sylas

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Wukong wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Sylas based on 50 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 Sylas 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 - 56.0% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
56.0% WR
VS
Sylas vs Wukong matchup - 44.0% win rate
Sylas
44.0% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Sylas Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 50
56.0%
Win Rate
44.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.2
748
DMG / min
731
13,565
Gold / game
13,061
381
Heal / min
503
1,196
DMG Mitigated / min
934
0.7
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Wukong vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 44.0%, giving Wukong a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas 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 Sylas leads by 0.1s 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

Wukong wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
1.3Wukong
1.2Sylas
Wukong and Sylas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
748Wukong
731Sylas
Damage output is virtually even between Wukong and Sylas, with only 17 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
13,565Wukong
13,061Sylas
Wukong earns 504 more gold per game than Sylas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Wukong
0.9Sylas
Both Wukong and Sylas 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
1,577Wukong
1,437Sylas
Wukong heals and mitigates 141 more damage per minute than Sylas, 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 Sylas.

Best Wukong Build Against Sylas

Plated Steelcaps 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, Death's Dance and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 9 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong58.8%
Sylas late game win rateSylas41.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Wukong and Sylas, 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.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Sylas. 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. Sylas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs SylasTriumph - best Wukong rune vs SylasLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs SylasLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs SylasMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Sylas
61.9% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.77%2081.161512,54855.8%55.8%
54.40%1821.266311,96349.4%58.8%
53.46%1591.071312,79852.3%54.3%
52.03%1481.061012,10650.0%53.8%
58.09%1361.267912,02561.0%55.8%
55.38%1301.061812,64057.6%53.5%
54.84%1241.367113,02157.1%53.3%
52.94%1191.265612,34559.6%47.8%
56.48%1081.164912,20962.0%51.7%
49.04%1041.265112,27848.9%49.1%
37.21%861.168012,49532.4%40.8%
48.19%831.270513,05650.0%47.2%
48.61%721.368713,02857.7%43.5%
41.79%671.261013,47152.4%37.0%
53.03%661.367112,58062.5%44.1%
50.00%621.059912,41950.0%50.0%
53.33%601.164912,58655.2%51.6%
56.67%601.169612,77852.0%60.0%
50.94%531.365412,19352.2%50.0%
54.72%531.365612,48362.5%48.3%
58.49%535.476211,79042.9%76.0%
50.00%522.370012,49460.9%41.4%
50.98%511.369612,74141.2%55.9%
56.00%501.374813,56550.0%58.8%
46.81%470.962210,80350.0%43.5%
44.44%451.862210,92628.6%58.3%
47.73%441.166912,24972.2%30.8%
40.48%423.770612,42740.0%40.7%
53.66%414.664211,32350.0%56.5%
53.85%391.057311,41152.6%55.0%
42.11%380.962911,87537.5%45.5%
44.74%381.462712,65356.3%36.4%
54.05%370.970712,06268.8%42.9%
47.22%366.178012,62021.4%63.6%
48.57%354.169311,46446.7%50.0%
55.88%341.267012,55461.5%52.4%
50.00%343.179711,77553.3%47.4%
41.18%340.958011,54240.0%42.9%
42.42%331.366912,27040.0%44.4%
51.52%333.064611,77744.4%60.0%
57.58%335.195113,05150.0%66.7%
57.58%331.259811,61547.4%71.4%
54.84%311.865312,83272.7%45.0%
58.62%293.179213,69583.3%41.2%
48.28%292.458211,68647.4%50.0%
64.29%285.879211,86257.1%71.4%
53.57%280.870712,18646.1%60.0%
53.57%280.960111,64846.7%61.5%
55.56%273.672211,52776.9%35.7%
55.56%273.876311,89454.5%56.3%
52.00%256.386612,99250.0%53.3%
64.00%255.776911,57656.3%77.8%
41.67%244.379713,40650.0%35.7%
65.22%236.586912,94463.6%66.7%
47.83%230.868411,46642.9%55.6%
52.17%235.368311,14353.3%50.0%
45.45%224.471012,35355.6%38.5%
40.91%223.375512,35975.0%21.4%
86.36%224.084714,00590.0%83.3%
61.90%213.968610,34554.5%70.0%
47.62%212.560611,90844.4%50.0%
60.00%206.180511,59040.0%80.0%
55.00%201.157612,60260.0%50.0%
85.00%203.067013,13671.4%92.3%
52.63%192.368313,24240.0%57.1%
50.00%186.190013,34442.9%54.5%
41.18%170.869711,73022.2%62.5%
47.06%173.371313,03750.0%45.5%
40.00%151.767212,50744.4%33.3%
33.33%155.574512,68066.7%25.0%
71.43%146.188012,07180.0%66.7%
30.77%136.485111,43728.6%33.3%
53.85%132.276214,67150.0%54.5%
76.92%131.163212,15957.1%100.0%
69.23%135.682413,34966.7%70.0%
61.54%134.583813,30880.0%50.0%
41.67%125.678411,43825.0%75.0%
50.00%125.770213,2890.0%60.0%
66.67%126.472413,20275.0%62.5%
90.91%115.968210,674100.0%80.0%
40.00%104.970312,10440.0%40.0%
44.44%95.35618,76840.0%50.0%
55.56%91.477113,762100.0%33.3%
55.56%93.671315,1040.0%62.5%
55.56%92.168611,998100.0%50.0%
22.22%91.959013,07950.0%14.3%
25.00%84.65885,74228.6%0.0%
62.50%86.01,08814,30466.7%60.0%
28.57%71.768013,57150.0%20.0%
71.43%75.993810,53780.0%50.0%
57.14%74.371312,57266.7%50.0%
33.33%67.27229,26225.0%50.0%
83.33%62.368312,62866.7%100.0%
66.67%65.470713,1020.0%80.0%
33.33%65.078110,35466.7%0.0%
66.67%65.61,15013,2320.0%80.0%
20.00%55.397814,0390.0%33.3%
60.00%51.165713,33233.3%100.0%
60.00%55.81,00612,75250.0%66.7%
40.00%56.359215,0390.0%40.0%
0.00%55.880711,7570.0%0.0%

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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 56.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Wukong do against Sylas in the early game?

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

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Sylas matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Wukong 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 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Sylas?

The best Wukong build against Sylas includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.9% 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 56.0% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.