Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Wukongthe Monkey King

AFighterTank
Patch26.12
Matches112,472
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 15, 2026
MethodologyData 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.

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Patch 26.12 Wukong Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1151.67%
Patch 26.1252.46%
+0.79%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.112.81%
Patch 26.122.81%
0.00%

Quick overview of Wukong's optimal setup in League of Legends. Wukong's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Wukong performs well against Naafiri, Gnar, Volibear but struggles against Nunu, MasterYi, Belveth.

Wukong's base statistics in League of Legends. Wukong has 610 base health, 66 attack damage, 31 armor, and 28 magic resist. Understanding Wukong's stats is crucial for maximizing Wukong's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Wukong's stats against other champions to see how Wukong ranks.

  • Wukong ability powerAP:0+0/lvl
  • Wukong attack damageAD:66+0/lvl
  • Wukong attack speedAS:0+3/lvl
  • Wukong critical strike chanceCrit %:0%+0%/lvl
  • Wukong manaMana:330+65/lvl
  • Wukong mana regenMana Regen:8+0.8/lvl
  • Wukong healthHealth:610+99/lvl
  • Wukong health regenHealth Regen:3+0.65/lvl
  • Wukong armorArmor:31+4.7/lvl
  • Wukong magic resistanceMR:28+2.05/lvl
  • Wukong movement speedSpeed:340
  • Wukong attack rangeAttack Range:175
Compare Against Other Champions

Wukong ranks in the 97.7 percentile for early game strength, 25.6 percentile for late game scaling, 63.6 percentile for objective control, 56.5 percentile for support strength, 31.4 percentile for creep farming, and 22.1 percentile for damage output.

Wukong demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 16.9% decrease from Iron to Diamond 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 76.9% win rate, which gradually declines to 60.0% in Diamond. 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 (76.9%), Bronze (55.1%), Silver (49.2%), Gold (50.8%), Platinum (48.4%)) 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.

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 62.50% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 40.00% 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 Viego, Aatrox, Ambessa. 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.

When to Pick Wukong

Wukong is a A tier champion with a 52.46% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. Similar champions include Viego, Aatrox, Ambessa. Wukong struggles against Nunu & Willump and Master Yi.

Strengths

  • High win rate (52.46%) indicates strong meta position
  • Strong matchups against Naafiri and Gnar
  • Optimal rune setup achieves 57.7% win rate
  • Strong early game presence for snowballing leads

Weaknesses

  • Struggles against Nunu & Willump (28.6% enemy WR)
  • Falls off in extended games if lead isn't secured
  • Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
  • Can be punished by coordinated team play

Strategic Tips

1

Optimal Matchups

Pick Wukong into favorable matchups like Naafiri where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.

2

Rune Selection

Use the optimal Precision + Domination rune setup for a 57.7% win rate.

3

Power Spikes

Wukong spikes early - look for aggressive plays and objectives in the first 20 minutes.

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Wukong Overview - Frequently Asked Questions

What tier is Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.12. Wukong ranks among the top champions in the current meta.

What is Wukong's win rate?

Wukong has a 52.46% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Wukong's overall performance in ranked games.

Which champions are similar to Wukong?

Champions similar to Wukong include Viego, Aatrox, and Ambessa. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Wukong in League of Legends.

How does Wukong perform during different match durations?

Wukong's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Wukong's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Wukong's performance at different game lengths.