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

Wukongvs Jarvan IV

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jarvan IV wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Wukong based on 26 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Jarvan IV scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Jarvan IV 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
Jarvan IV - 42.3% win rateJarvan IV(42.3%)
Wukong - 42.3% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
42.3% WR
VS
Jarvan IV vs Wukong matchup - 57.7% win rate
Jarvan IV
57.7% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Wukong vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 26
42.3%
Win Rate
57.7%
1.0
CS / min
0.8
635
DMG / min
644
12,701
Gold / game
13,455
339
Heal / min
417
1,013
DMG Mitigated / min
1,371
0.6
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
35.7%
Late Game WR
64.3%

Wukong vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Wukong's 42.3%, giving Jarvan IV a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Jarvan IV reaches their power spikes, while Jarvan IV should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV has a strong advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jarvan IV overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Wukong vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Jarvan IV wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Wukong
0.8Jarvan IV
Wukong and Jarvan IV 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
635Wukong
644Jarvan IV
Damage output is virtually even between Wukong and Jarvan IV, with only 9 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,701Wukong
13,455Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV earns 754 more gold per game than Wukong, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jarvan IV slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Wukong
0.9Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,353Wukong
1,789Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 436 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Jarvan IV 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV50.0%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong35.7%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV64.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Wukong and Jarvan IV, with Wukong holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Wukong has the edge early, but Jarvan IV gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Wukong Runes Against Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Wukong rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs Jarvan IVCoup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs Jarvan IV
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs Jarvan IVInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Jarvan IVCosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs Jarvan IV
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Jarvan IV in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Wukong vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Wukong's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Wukong vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Wukong with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Jarvan IV?

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

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

Does Wukong counter Jarvan IV?

No, Wukong struggles against Jarvan IV with only a 42.3% win rate. Jarvan IV has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jarvan IV's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Jarvan IV?

When playing Wukong against Jarvan IV, play cautiously and avoid Jarvan IV's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jarvan IV has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.