Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Wukongvs Zac

AFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Zac is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zac wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Wukong based on 27 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Zac scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Zac 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 - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
48.1% WR
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Zac vs Wukong matchup - 51.9% win rate
Zac
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Zac Matchup?

Zac wins the Wukong vs Zac matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 27
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
1.0
CS / min
1.2
632
DMG / min
551
12,353
Gold / game
11,462
321
Heal / min
1,705
939
DMG Mitigated / min
1,616
0.7
CC / min
1.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
38.9%
Late Game WR
61.1%

Wukong vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Zac matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Wukong's 48.1%, giving Zac a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,061 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Zac is slightly favored, Wukong can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Zac's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Wukong vs Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Wukong
1.2Zac
Wukong and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
632Wukong
551Zac
Wukong heavily out-damages Zac by 81 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Wukong's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,353Wukong
11,462Zac
Wukong generates a commanding 891 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Wukong
1.5Zac
Zac provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zac coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,261Wukong
3,322Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 2,061 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Zac are Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius and Trinity Force. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Wukong the best chance to compete against Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Zac early game win rateZac33.3%
Late Game
Zac
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong38.9%
Zac late game win rateZac61.1%

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

Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Zac, 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 Zac reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zac 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 Zac

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs ZacTriumph - best Wukong rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs ZacLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs ZacMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Zac
42.9% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Zac 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
56.19%1051.064212,61953.7%57.8%
49.04%1041.066711,98257.5%43.8%
61.17%1031.171412,67352.4%67.2%
49.49%991.361011,60656.5%43.4%
42.55%941.063311,46148.8%37.3%
47.83%921.061411,48751.4%45.6%
53.41%881.068012,19848.7%57.1%
50.67%751.060710,89260.0%42.5%
52.38%631.369711,88453.1%51.6%
58.33%601.163311,81460.0%57.1%
38.98%591.162611,69738.1%39.5%
54.55%551.166512,00838.9%62.2%
54.72%531.169113,50760.0%51.5%
47.06%511.170412,47844.4%48.5%
47.92%481.364811,53645.5%50.0%
50.00%461.067511,55452.2%47.8%
54.35%461.170911,46163.0%42.1%
62.79%431.061111,91670.0%56.5%
44.19%431.556811,60942.9%44.8%
60.98%411.367712,39482.3%45.8%
55.26%381.683715,13060.0%53.6%
63.89%361.671312,32353.9%69.6%
51.43%352.865310,33755.6%47.1%
42.86%351.365913,27044.4%42.3%
50.00%341.159310,78955.0%42.9%
58.82%345.379711,86764.3%55.0%
51.52%331.158512,20161.5%45.0%
51.52%331.165612,71755.6%50.0%
43.75%320.963110,80935.7%50.0%
61.29%311.062313,06877.8%54.5%
51.61%311.159012,05181.8%35.0%
53.57%281.272911,81550.0%55.6%
48.15%271.063212,35366.7%38.9%
48.00%251.171611,53830.0%60.0%
60.00%251.163711,52966.7%56.3%
60.00%252.266810,86853.9%66.7%
58.33%241.672413,19660.0%57.1%
56.52%232.665512,31262.5%53.3%
43.48%230.960211,25738.5%50.0%
31.82%223.963710,75550.0%0.0%
57.14%211.265512,73157.1%57.1%
28.57%211.160410,96033.3%25.0%
50.00%202.472410,91953.9%42.9%
77.78%184.263512,826100.0%71.4%
44.44%182.365311,73228.6%54.5%
52.94%171.370014,23660.0%50.0%
76.47%176.372212,61962.5%88.9%
76.47%173.474811,31475.0%77.8%
68.75%161.375413,75085.7%55.6%
43.75%163.379315,3830.0%43.8%
56.25%162.162712,24875.0%37.5%
50.00%161.756912,53866.7%40.0%
62.50%162.782911,95655.6%71.4%
33.33%155.275611,02112.5%57.1%
50.00%145.279413,15633.3%54.5%
46.15%134.81,07910,95350.0%40.0%
30.77%132.468712,46020.0%37.5%
58.33%125.777711,61640.0%71.4%
66.67%126.085512,40380.0%57.1%
45.45%114.268211,88150.0%42.9%
27.27%111.96729,26733.3%20.0%
63.64%112.671714,8200.0%63.6%
36.36%110.94829,06757.1%0.0%
70.00%106.394810,68583.3%50.0%
60.00%104.877612,94375.0%50.0%
30.00%100.86349,57440.0%20.0%
30.00%101.348110,26133.3%25.0%
50.00%100.967511,44075.0%33.3%
66.67%92.27809,86660.0%75.0%
22.22%94.469311,3540.0%100.0%
25.00%84.556911,7590.0%28.6%
37.50%84.471211,49233.3%40.0%
25.00%81.087013,06525.0%25.0%
50.00%84.199015,11350.0%50.0%
62.50%86.377010,14166.7%60.0%
28.57%74.084314,5210.0%33.3%
57.14%73.271615,494100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.49448,88760.0%100.0%
50.00%65.568210,12960.0%0.0%
20.00%52.187813,8840.0%25.0%
60.00%52.368512,565100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.669012,1420.0%75.0%
40.00%54.282014,4200.0%40.0%
20.00%54.15998,6880.0%50.0%
60.00%55.155910,5150.0%75.0%

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Wukong vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Zac in League of Legends?

Zac wins the Wukong vs Zac matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Wukong's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Wukong do against Zac in the early game?

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

In the late game, Zac takes over the Wukong vs Zac matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Zac matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Wukong with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Zac is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Zac?

The best Wukong build against Zac includes Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Zac?

The best Wukong runes against Zac use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Wukong vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Zac?

No, Wukong struggles against Zac with only a 48.1% win rate. Zac has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zac's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Zac?

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