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

Wukongvs Graves

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 54.9% win rate (+9.9%) over Graves based on 71 games. Wukong holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Graves 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
Graves - 54.9% win rateGraves(54.9%)
Wukong - 54.9% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
54.9% WR
VS
Graves vs Wukong matchup - 45.1% win rate
Graves
45.1% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Graves Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Graves matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 71
54.9%
Win Rate
45.1%
1.1
CS / min
1.6
613
DMG / min
804
12,336
Gold / game
13,591
351
Heal / min
314
1,059
DMG Mitigated / min
707
0.6
CC / min
0.8
54.5%
Early Game WR
45.5%
55.3%
Late Game WR
44.7%

Wukong vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 54.9% win rate compared to Graves's 45.1%, giving Wukong a 9.9 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Graves players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Wukong leads by 389 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Wukong
1.6Graves
Graves edges out Wukong by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
613Wukong
804Graves
Graves heavily out-damages Wukong by 191 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,336Wukong
13,591Graves
Graves generates a commanding 1,255 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Wukong
0.8Graves
Both Wukong and Graves 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
1,410Wukong
1,021Graves
Wukong vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 389 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Graves

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Graves 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 75.0% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong54.5%
Graves early game win rateGraves45.5%
Late Game
Wukong
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong55.3%
Graves late game win rateGraves44.7%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Wukong 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 55.3% win rate — 10.5 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Wukong holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Graves

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs GravesPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs GravesTriumph - best Wukong rune vs GravesLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs GravesLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Graves
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs GravesInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs GravesMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Graves
60.9% WR

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


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 Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Graves in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Graves matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to Graves's 45.1%, a 9.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Graves with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. 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 Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Graves matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to 44.7%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Graves matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Graves with a 54.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.9 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Graves?

The best Wukong build against Graves includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Graves?

The best Wukong runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.9% win rate in the Wukong vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Graves?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 54.9% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Wukong against Graves?

When playing Wukong against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.