Wukong, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
53.0%
Pick Rate
3.8%
Ban Rate
6.1%

Wukong Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Wukong S TierFighterTank
Patch
26.20
Games
7,582
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 19, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Wukong is a vastayan trickster who uses his strength, agility, and intelligence to confuse his opponents and gain the upper hand. After finding a lifelong friend in the warrior known as Master Yi, Wukong became the last student of the ancient martial art known as Wuju. Armed with an enchanted staff, Wukong seeks to prevent Ionia from falling to ruin.

Is Wukong Good in Patch 26.20?

Yes — Wukong is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Jungle in Patch 26.20. Wukong's 53.0% win rate ranks #4 of 41 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #6. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Wukong is banned in 6.1% of games and present (picked or banned) in 14.7%.

Tier
S
Win Rate
53.0%#4 of 41 Jungle
Pick Rate
3.8%#6 of 41 Jungle
Ban Rate
6.1%
Win rate change
+0.5vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Wukong →

Wukong Roles

Wukong goes Jungle in 89% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Wukong Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1952.07%
Patch 26.2052.28%
+0.21%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.194.26%
Patch 26.204.26%
0.00%

Quick overview of Wukong's optimal setup in League of Legends. Wukong's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Maw of Malmortius, Trinity Force, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Wukong performs well against Viego, LeeSin, Qiyana but struggles against Shyvana, Warwick, Briar.

Wukong Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Wukong stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

Nothing stands out — close to average.

Weaknesses

  • Damage to champions: below 77% of champions
  • CS: below 72% of champions

Wukong ranks in the 92.5 percentile for early game strength, 67.9 percentile for late game scaling, 79.9 percentile for objective control, 51.4 percentile for support strength, 47.2 percentile for creep farming, and 24.5 percentile for damage output.

Wukong demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 37.5% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Wukong may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Wukong achieves a 37.5% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Wukong's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (37.5%), Bronze (59.6%), Silver (56.3%), Gold (47.2%), Platinum (51.5%)) suggests that while Wukong can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Wukong's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Wukong is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Wukong, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Wukong at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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Wukong Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Wukong Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.43% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.68% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Wukong Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Wukong include Jax, Xin Zhao, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Wukong in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Wukong, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Wukong Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Wukong good in Patch 26.20?

Yes. Wukong is S tier as Jungle in Patch 26.20 with a 53.0% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #4 of 41 Jungle champions.

What lane is Wukong played in?

Mostly Jungle (89% of ranked games), also Top (9%).

How often is Wukong banned?

Wukong is banned in 6.1% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 14.7%.

Which champions are similar to Wukong?

Champions that play like Wukong: Jax, Xin Zhao, Singed.