Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Wukongvs Darius

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Wukong wins with a 58.5% win rate (+17.0%) over Darius based on 53 games. Darius 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 Darius 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 - 58.5% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
58.5% WR
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Darius vs Wukong matchup - 41.5% win rate
Darius
41.5% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Darius Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Darius matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 53
58.5%
Win Rate
41.5%
5.4
CS / min
5.4
762
DMG / min
662
11,790
Gold / game
11,133
249
Heal / min
287
945
DMG Mitigated / min
1,130
0.5
CC / min
0.8
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
76.0%
Late Game WR
24.0%

Wukong vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 58.5% win rate compared to Darius's 41.5%, giving Wukong a 17.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.4Wukong
5.4Darius
Wukong and Darius farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
762Wukong
662Darius
Wukong heavily out-damages Darius by 100 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
11,790Wukong
11,133Darius
Wukong earns 656 more gold per game than Darius, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Wukong
0.8Darius
Darius provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,194Wukong
1,417Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 223 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Darius

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Darius are Sundered Sky, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong42.9%
Darius early game win rateDarius57.1%
Late Game
Wukong
76.0%
+52.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong76.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius24.0%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Darius 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 76.0% win rate — 52.0 points above Darius. 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: Darius 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 Darius

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs DariusTriumph - best Wukong rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs DariusCoup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs Darius
Domination rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs DariusDomination
Sudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs DariusUltimate Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Darius
83.3% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.77%2081.161512,54855.8%55.8%
54.40%1821.266311,96349.4%58.8%
53.46%1591.071312,79852.3%54.3%
52.03%1481.061012,10650.0%53.8%
58.09%1361.267912,02561.0%55.8%
55.38%1301.061812,64057.6%53.5%
54.84%1241.367113,02157.1%53.3%
52.94%1191.265612,34559.6%47.8%
56.48%1081.164912,20962.0%51.7%
49.04%1041.265112,27848.9%49.1%
37.21%861.168012,49532.4%40.8%
48.19%831.270513,05650.0%47.2%
48.61%721.368713,02857.7%43.5%
41.79%671.261013,47152.4%37.0%
53.03%661.367112,58062.5%44.1%
50.00%621.059912,41950.0%50.0%
53.33%601.164912,58655.2%51.6%
56.67%601.169612,77852.0%60.0%
50.94%531.365412,19352.2%50.0%
54.72%531.365612,48362.5%48.3%
58.49%535.476211,79042.9%76.0%
50.00%522.370012,49460.9%41.4%
50.98%511.369612,74141.2%55.9%
56.00%501.374813,56550.0%58.8%
46.81%470.962210,80350.0%43.5%
44.44%451.862210,92628.6%58.3%
47.73%441.166912,24972.2%30.8%
40.48%423.770612,42740.0%40.7%
53.66%414.664211,32350.0%56.5%
53.85%391.057311,41152.6%55.0%
42.11%380.962911,87537.5%45.5%
44.74%381.462712,65356.3%36.4%
54.05%370.970712,06268.8%42.9%
47.22%366.178012,62021.4%63.6%
48.57%354.169311,46446.7%50.0%
55.88%341.267012,55461.5%52.4%
50.00%343.179711,77553.3%47.4%
41.18%340.958011,54240.0%42.9%
42.42%331.366912,27040.0%44.4%
51.52%333.064611,77744.4%60.0%
57.58%335.195113,05150.0%66.7%
57.58%331.259811,61547.4%71.4%
54.84%311.865312,83272.7%45.0%
58.62%293.179213,69583.3%41.2%
48.28%292.458211,68647.4%50.0%
64.29%285.879211,86257.1%71.4%
53.57%280.870712,18646.1%60.0%
53.57%280.960111,64846.7%61.5%
55.56%273.672211,52776.9%35.7%
55.56%273.876311,89454.5%56.3%
52.00%256.386612,99250.0%53.3%
64.00%255.776911,57656.3%77.8%
41.67%244.379713,40650.0%35.7%
65.22%236.586912,94463.6%66.7%
47.83%230.868411,46642.9%55.6%
52.17%235.368311,14353.3%50.0%
45.45%224.471012,35355.6%38.5%
40.91%223.375512,35975.0%21.4%
86.36%224.084714,00590.0%83.3%
61.90%213.968610,34554.5%70.0%
47.62%212.560611,90844.4%50.0%
60.00%206.180511,59040.0%80.0%
55.00%201.157612,60260.0%50.0%
85.00%203.067013,13671.4%92.3%
52.63%192.368313,24240.0%57.1%
50.00%186.190013,34442.9%54.5%
41.18%170.869711,73022.2%62.5%
47.06%173.371313,03750.0%45.5%
40.00%151.767212,50744.4%33.3%
33.33%155.574512,68066.7%25.0%
71.43%146.188012,07180.0%66.7%
30.77%136.485111,43728.6%33.3%
53.85%132.276214,67150.0%54.5%
76.92%131.163212,15957.1%100.0%
69.23%135.682413,34966.7%70.0%
61.54%134.583813,30880.0%50.0%
41.67%125.678411,43825.0%75.0%
50.00%125.770213,2890.0%60.0%
66.67%126.472413,20275.0%62.5%
90.91%115.968210,674100.0%80.0%
40.00%104.970312,10440.0%40.0%
44.44%95.35618,76840.0%50.0%
55.56%91.477113,762100.0%33.3%
55.56%93.671315,1040.0%62.5%
55.56%92.168611,998100.0%50.0%
22.22%91.959013,07950.0%14.3%
25.00%84.65885,74228.6%0.0%
62.50%86.01,08814,30466.7%60.0%
28.57%71.768013,57150.0%20.0%
71.43%75.993810,53780.0%50.0%
57.14%74.371312,57266.7%50.0%
33.33%67.27229,26225.0%50.0%
83.33%62.368312,62866.7%100.0%
66.67%65.470713,1020.0%80.0%
33.33%65.078110,35466.7%0.0%
66.67%65.61,15013,2320.0%80.0%
20.00%55.397814,0390.0%33.3%
60.00%51.165713,33233.3%100.0%
60.00%55.81,00612,75250.0%66.7%
40.00%56.359215,0390.0%40.0%
0.00%55.880711,7570.0%0.0%

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Wukong vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Darius in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Darius matchup with a 58.5% win rate compared to Darius's 41.5%, a 17.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Wukong do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Wukong with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Wukong do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Darius matchup with a 76.0% win rate compared to 24.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Darius matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Darius with a 58.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 17.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Darius?

The best Wukong build against Darius includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Darius?

The best Wukong runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Wukong vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Darius?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 58.5% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Wukong against Darius?

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