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

Wukongvs Xin Zhao

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Xin Zhao is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 30 games. Xin Zhao wins the early laning phase while Wukong scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Xin Zhao 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
Xin Zhao - 50.0% win rateXin Zhao(50.0%)
Wukong - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
50.0% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Wukong matchup - 50.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 30
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
627
DMG / min
621
12,570
Gold / game
11,412
357
Heal / min
692
1,154
DMG Mitigated / min
1,006
0.7
CC / min
0.8
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Wukong vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Xin Zhao matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 50.0%, giving Wukong a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.2s 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 Xin Zhao'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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Xin Zhao in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Wukong holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Wukong
1.0Xin Zhao
Wukong and Xin Zhao 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
627Wukong
621Xin Zhao
Damage output is virtually even between Wukong and Xin Zhao, with only 6 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
12,570Wukong
11,412Xin Zhao
Wukong generates a commanding 1,157 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xin Zhao should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Wukong
0.8Xin Zhao
Both Wukong and Xin Zhao 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
1,511Wukong
1,698Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Wukong is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Wukong, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Xin Zhao

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Xin Zhao 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xin Zhao
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong38.5%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao61.5%
Late Game
Wukong
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong58.8%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao41.2%

Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xin Zhao must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Wukong reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Wukong 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 Xin Zhao

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs Xin ZhaoTriumph - best Wukong rune vs Xin ZhaoLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs Xin ZhaoLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Xin Zhao
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs Xin ZhaoMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Xin Zhao
70.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Wukong maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Xin Zhao.


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 Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Wukong with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Wukong do against Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Xin Zhao?

The best Wukong build against Xin Zhao includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, 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 Xin Zhao?

The best Wukong runes against Xin Zhao use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 50.0% win rate. Wukong slightly edges out Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Wukong against Xin Zhao?

When playing Wukong against Xin Zhao, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Xin Zhao. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.