Wukongvs Talon
Wukong vs Talon is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Wukong wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Talon based on 27 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Talon scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Talon 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.
Talon(51.9%)Who Wins the Wukong vs Talon Matchup?
Wukong vs Talon Matchup Summary
The Wukong vs Talon matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Talon's 48.1%, giving Wukong a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Talon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Talon reaches their power spikes, while Talon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Wukong leads by 0.5s 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 Talon'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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown
Talon is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Talon holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Wukong Build Against Talon
Plated Steelcaps 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, 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 66.7% win rate across 9 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Wukong75.0%Talon25.0%Wukong42.1%Talon57.9%Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Talon. This lopsided early game means Wukong 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 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Talon, 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 Talon reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Talon 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 Talon
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Wukong to press their advantage against Talon, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.56% | 127 | 1.1 | 628 | 12,455 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 51.75% | 114 | 1.7 | 689 | 13,282 | 53.2% | 50.8% | |
| 43.64% | 111 | 1.0 | 672 | 12,888 | 44.7% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 101 | 1.2 | 678 | 13,134 | 60.0% | 51.9% | |
| 56.44% | 101 | 1.1 | 629 | 12,866 | 57.1% | 56.1% | |
| 42.27% | 97 | 1.0 | 603 | 11,828 | 39.6% | 44.9% | |
| 51.04% | 96 | 1.1 | 753 | 12,745 | 66.7% | 38.9% | |
| 46.07% | 89 | 2.7 | 820 | 12,310 | 36.7% | 50.9% | |
| 43.37% | 83 | 2.7 | 783 | 12,617 | 43.9% | 42.9% | |
| 51.85% | 82 | 1.1 | 704 | 12,189 | 52.1% | 51.5% | |
| 50.62% | 81 | 4.5 | 726 | 12,242 | 45.5% | 54.2% | |
| 53.33% | 75 | 1.4 | 638 | 12,401 | 54.8% | 52.3% | |
| 53.33% | 75 | 2.7 | 678 | 13,135 | 54.3% | 52.5% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 1.1 | 692 | 12,838 | 50.0% | 48.7% | |
| 43.75% | 64 | 2.7 | 583 | 12,285 | 41.7% | 45.0% | |
| 57.81% | 64 | 1.6 | 660 | 12,459 | 63.3% | 52.9% | |
| 43.75% | 64 | 4.1 | 659 | 12,102 | 38.5% | 47.4% | |
| 45.16% | 63 | 1.3 | 624 | 12,511 | 45.8% | 44.7% | |
| 35.48% | 63 | 1.0 | 646 | 12,863 | 34.6% | 36.1% | |
| 67.21% | 61 | 1.0 | 735 | 13,378 | 75.0% | 60.6% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 1.2 | 593 | 12,395 | 29.2% | 53.1% | |
| 61.11% | 55 | 1.3 | 669 | 13,700 | 47.1% | 67.6% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 4.3 | 840 | 12,938 | 60.0% | 37.9% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 1.2 | 758 | 11,719 | 60.7% | 47.6% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 1.1 | 656 | 13,311 | 46.7% | 52.9% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 1.2 | 655 | 12,689 | 57.9% | 51.7% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 2.8 | 682 | 12,004 | 55.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 4.6 | 652 | 12,622 | 60.0% | 54.8% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 3.0 | 650 | 12,534 | 55.6% | 48.1% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.9 | 810 | 11,989 | 33.3% | 52.2% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 1.0 | 594 | 11,177 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 5.8 | 874 | 11,980 | 36.8% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 1.0 | 696 | 13,641 | 72.7% | 57.1% | |
| 31.58% | 38 | 6.6 | 840 | 12,530 | 18.2% | 37.0% | |
| 48.57% | 36 | 1.1 | 639 | 12,750 | 35.3% | 61.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.0 | 600 | 11,956 | 39.1% | 61.5% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.5 | 702 | 12,248 | 35.3% | 50.0% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.8 | 787 | 13,534 | 53.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 675 | 13,608 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.6 | 730 | 12,975 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 4.2 | 838 | 12,649 | 63.6% | 21.1% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 2.3 | 832 | 11,838 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 4.7 | 961 | 13,762 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.8 | 645 | 11,247 | 52.6% | 44.4% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.4 | 658 | 14,258 | 75.0% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 27 | 3.4 | 730 | 11,926 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 4.9 | 682 | 10,214 | 46.7% | 58.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 3.6 | 765 | 13,668 | 44.4% | 47.1% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.0 | 656 | 12,155 | 43.8% | 20.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.8 | 877 | 12,526 | 64.3% | 58.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 831 | 11,996 | 52.9% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 653 | 13,548 | 55.6% | 31.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.5 | 924 | 14,207 | 16.7% | 61.1% | |
| 73.91% | 24 | 5.9 | 711 | 12,891 | 58.3% | 90.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.7 | 912 | 14,163 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.1 | 629 | 11,706 | 61.5% | 11.1% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.3 | 770 | 13,650 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.1 | 712 | 12,752 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.2 | 737 | 13,500 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 774 | 12,249 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 814 | 12,876 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 20 | 3.4 | 736 | 13,157 | 45.5% | 62.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.0 | 754 | 12,747 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.5 | 617 | 12,279 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.5 | 874 | 11,789 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.1 | 583 | 11,783 | 30.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.0 | 694 | 12,177 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.8 | 588 | 11,253 | 58.3% | 80.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.4 | 848 | 15,159 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 4.7 | 765 | 12,297 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.0 | 617 | 13,295 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 758 | 12,798 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.6 | 875 | 12,300 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.8 | 631 | 9,897 | 22.2% | 57.1% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.3 | 842 | 13,521 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 5.6 | 664 | 10,460 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 15 | 1.0 | 619 | 12,041 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 3.2 | 851 | 12,882 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.7 | 723 | 12,312 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 1.3 | 623 | 12,677 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.1 | 642 | 13,827 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.0 | 707 | 13,673 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.8 | 704 | 12,641 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.9 | 509 | 11,397 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 612 | 12,222 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.4 | 1,072 | 13,850 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 706 | 12,258 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 837 | 13,626 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.5 | 634 | 11,192 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 509 | 11,027 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 859 | 13,052 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.5 | 664 | 9,733 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 87.50% | 9 | 6.5 | 898 | 11,924 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.7 | 984 | 12,355 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 671 | 11,144 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 808 | 10,565 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 842 | 14,295 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.6 | 636 | 13,506 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.1 | 852 | 13,188 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.9 | 644 | 10,817 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.3 | 837 | 12,751 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 527 | 10,525 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 900 | 13,966 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 570 | 9,047 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 641 | 11,003 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 893 | 13,397 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 904 | 16,645 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 516 | 11,735 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 847 | 16,395 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Wukong vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wukong do against Talon in League of Legends?
Wukong wins the Wukong vs Talon matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Talon's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Wukong do against Talon in the early game?
In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Talon with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Talon in the late game?
In the late game, Talon takes over the Wukong vs Talon matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Wukong vs Talon matchup?
Wukong wins the matchup against Talon with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Wukong is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.
What is the best Wukong build against Talon?
The best Wukong build against Talon includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver 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 Talon?
The best Wukong runes against Talon use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Wukong counter Talon?
Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 51.9% win rate. Wukong has a solid advantage over Talon in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Wukong against Talon?
When playing Wukong against Talon, 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.