Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Wukongvs Varus

BFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Wukong wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Varus based on 7 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 Varus 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.

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Varus - 57.1% win rateVarus(57.1%)
Wukong - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
57.1% WR
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Varus vs Wukong matchup - 42.9% win rate
Varus
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Varus Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Varus matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.7
CS / min
6.7
745
DMG / min
679
11,553
Gold / game
10,339
193
Heal / min
177
916
DMG Mitigated / min
555
0.3
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Wukong vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, giving Wukong a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Varus, 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.

Farming
6.7Wukong
6.7Varus
Wukong and Varus 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
745Wukong
679Varus
Wukong deals 66 more champion damage per minute than Varus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Varus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Wukong's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,553Wukong
10,339Varus
Wukong generates a commanding 1,215 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Wukong
0.8Varus
Varus provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,108Wukong
732Varus
Wukong vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 376 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Varus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Varus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Varus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Varus are Profane Hydra, Eclipse and Trinity Force. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Varus early game win rateVarus33.3%
Late Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Wukong at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Varus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Wukong Runes Against Varus

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs VarusPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs VarusTriumph - best Wukong rune vs VarusLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs VarusCoup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs Varus
Domination rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs VarusDomination
Sudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs VarusUltimate Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.63%1331.363312,55962.1%45.3%
45.76%1181.169413,11360.5%37.3%
45.22%1151.061512,04052.5%37.0%
53.98%1131.170612,93039.1%64.2%
53.57%1121.266112,80850.0%56.7%
47.66%1070.961411,16851.9%43.6%
57.78%901.063112,12163.6%52.2%
49.43%871.364712,32839.0%58.7%
68.60%861.066312,72166.7%70.0%
45.00%801.972611,51660.0%33.3%
51.43%701.057612,33451.9%51.2%
47.06%681.463313,12243.3%50.0%
55.38%651.159611,99153.1%57.6%
47.54%612.573512,81645.2%50.0%
46.55%584.773613,15857.9%41.0%
47.37%571.064612,58654.5%42.9%
57.14%561.563212,02356.5%57.6%
53.57%565.480012,35750.0%57.1%
52.00%501.465812,74140.9%60.7%
56.25%481.066713,02469.2%51.4%
59.57%471.168512,27562.5%56.5%
41.30%461.166212,98931.6%48.1%
63.41%412.873512,14470.0%57.1%
47.50%401.177112,11744.4%50.0%
47.37%381.276913,80446.7%47.8%
52.63%381.167012,84853.9%52.0%
70.27%371.162313,52588.9%64.3%
45.71%351.768212,29938.5%50.0%
61.76%341.771012,96961.5%61.9%
50.00%341.266712,12650.0%50.0%
41.18%344.466410,64931.3%50.0%
47.06%345.673411,13055.6%37.5%
35.29%345.361311,93944.4%32.0%
56.25%321.480413,84360.0%54.5%
43.33%301.277712,96953.9%35.3%
50.00%304.373210,59147.1%53.9%
42.86%281.054111,65745.5%41.2%
35.71%284.379613,00050.0%27.8%
67.86%285.977912,57655.6%73.7%
46.43%282.982512,69236.4%52.9%
44.44%270.967612,60542.9%46.1%
48.15%271.968110,79155.6%33.3%
30.77%261.155612,32625.0%33.3%
73.08%261.058511,57264.3%83.3%
44.00%251.571311,35264.3%18.2%
64.00%255.576212,28675.0%58.8%
66.67%246.591412,70353.9%81.8%
58.33%241.158112,86744.4%66.7%
39.13%235.873011,45740.0%38.5%
52.17%232.354112,54362.5%46.7%
50.00%220.86819,68750.0%50.0%
57.14%216.085212,80557.1%57.1%
50.00%205.488014,26566.7%47.1%
40.00%205.182310,86037.5%41.7%
40.00%204.573211,92144.4%36.4%
31.58%192.964312,20133.3%30.0%
63.16%193.172711,84462.5%63.6%
63.16%191.067813,97940.0%71.4%
36.84%193.180013,37625.0%40.0%
52.63%196.989311,80360.0%44.4%
38.89%185.785112,72742.9%36.4%
33.33%184.991311,89225.0%40.0%
66.67%182.176913,60262.5%70.0%
50.00%185.976611,84550.0%50.0%
58.82%171.769910,68863.6%50.0%
47.06%176.677511,29362.5%33.3%
46.67%156.388213,19050.0%44.4%
66.67%153.366012,90980.0%60.0%
57.14%141.176612,69640.0%66.7%
50.00%145.477711,63055.6%40.0%
57.14%146.086513,04780.0%44.4%
61.54%136.297012,96940.0%75.0%
61.54%131.372914,20566.7%60.0%
53.85%132.486112,94950.0%54.5%
38.46%135.373711,01225.0%44.4%
38.46%132.769812,53140.0%37.5%
25.00%126.068711,32033.3%0.0%
54.55%112.381510,67775.0%42.9%
63.64%113.674111,056100.0%50.0%
45.45%112.573313,46360.0%33.3%
60.00%104.779315,099100.0%50.0%
20.00%104.173111,24525.0%16.7%
60.00%106.767610,55957.1%66.7%
70.00%106.080211,31780.0%60.0%
55.56%92.590114,2970.0%55.6%
66.67%96.981512,44780.0%50.0%
37.50%86.966311,00440.0%33.3%
25.00%82.783112,32540.0%0.0%
25.00%81.592713,37933.3%20.0%
57.14%76.774511,55366.7%50.0%
71.43%74.481314,27350.0%80.0%
28.57%76.373511,1590.0%40.0%
57.14%72.579210,85750.0%66.7%
42.86%73.170613,5100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.665312,9350.0%60.0%
57.14%73.961611,2460.0%80.0%
42.86%71.766912,18966.7%25.0%
66.67%66.276512,40450.0%75.0%
50.00%65.789113,62150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.464010,82133.3%100.0%
50.00%63.977010,86250.0%50.0%
33.33%65.584812,0340.0%50.0%
16.67%62.36509,45933.3%0.0%
20.00%52.166513,4120.0%25.0%
40.00%52.789711,53033.3%50.0%
60.00%54.987314,37050.0%66.7%
0.00%56.168310,0710.0%0.0%
20.00%52.383210,9830.0%25.0%
60.00%55.61,07014,526100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.84899,86650.0%33.3%
60.00%53.51,00612,0980.0%75.0%

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Wukong vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Varus in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Varus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Wukong do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Varus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Varus matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Varus?

The best Wukong build against Varus includes Profane Hydra, Eclipse, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Varus?

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

Does Wukong counter Varus?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Wukong against Varus?

When playing Wukong against Varus, 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.