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

Wukongvs Hecarim

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Hecarim based on 13 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Hecarim 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
Hecarim - 53.9% win rateHecarim(53.9%)
Wukong - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
53.9% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Wukong matchup - 46.1% win rate
Hecarim
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Hecarim Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
678
DMG / min
724
13,041
Gold / game
12,987
340
Heal / min
654
988
DMG Mitigated / min
1,079
0.7
CC / min
0.7
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Wukong vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Hecarim's 46.1%, giving Wukong a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Hecarim leads by 405 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Hecarim and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Wukong
1.0Hecarim
Wukong and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
678Wukong
724Hecarim
Hecarim deals 46 more champion damage per minute than Wukong. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Wukong choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,041Wukong
12,987Hecarim
Wukong and Hecarim generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 54 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Wukong
0.7Hecarim
Both Wukong and Hecarim provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,328Wukong
1,733Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 405 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Hecarim 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim33.3%
Late Game
Hecarim
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong25.0%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim75.0%

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

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, 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 Hecarim reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Wukong rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs HecarimCoup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs HecarimMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Wukong to press their advantage against Hecarim, 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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Hecarim matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Hecarim's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Hecarim in the early game?

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

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Wukong vs Hecarim matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Hecarim matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Hecarim?

The best Wukong build against Hecarim includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Hecarim?

The best Wukong runes against Hecarim use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Hecarim?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 53.9% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Wukong against Hecarim?

When playing Wukong against Hecarim, 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.