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

Wukongvs Talon

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

Wukong vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Talon wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Wukong based on 12 games. Talon 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 Talon 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 - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
41.7% WR
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Talon vs Wukong matchup - 58.3% win rate
Talon
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Wukong vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
1.3
CS / min
1.2
585
DMG / min
687
11,292
Gold / game
12,351
334
Heal / min
475
939
DMG Mitigated / min
719
0.6
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Wukong vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 41.7%, giving Talon a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Talon dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Wukong 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 Wukong leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon 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 Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Wukong
1.2Talon
Wukong and Talon 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
585Wukong
687Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Wukong by 102 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 Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,292Wukong
12,351Talon
Talon generates a commanding 1,060 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Wukong
0.3Talon
Wukong provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Wukong coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,273Wukong
1,194Talon
Wukong heals and mitigates 79 more damage per minute than Talon, 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 Talon.

Best Wukong Build Against Talon

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Talon 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong40.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon60.0%
Late Game
Talon
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong42.9%
Talon late game win rateTalon57.1%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Talon, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Talon holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Wukong players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Talon

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs TalonTriumph - best Wukong rune vs TalonLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs TalonLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Talon
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs TalonInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs TalonMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Talon
33.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Talon 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.

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 Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Talon in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Wukong vs Talon matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Wukong's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Wukong do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Wukong with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Talon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Wukong do against Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Wukong vs Talon matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Wukong with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Talon?

The best Wukong build against Talon includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Talon?

The best Wukong runes against Talon use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Wukong vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Talon?

No, Wukong struggles against Talon with only a 41.7% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Talon?

When playing Wukong against Talon, play cautiously and avoid Talon's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Talon has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.