Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Wukongvs Kennen

DFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kennen wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Wukong based on 5 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Kennen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Kennen 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
Kennen - 20.0% win rateKennen(20.0%)
Wukong - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
20.0% WR
VS
Kennen vs Wukong matchup - 80.0% win rate
Kennen
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Kennen Matchup?

Kennen wins the Wukong vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.2
CS / min
4.6
769
DMG / min
827
12,007
Gold / game
10,921
246
Heal / min
249
1,182
DMG Mitigated / min
720
0.5
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Wukong vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 20.0%, giving Kennen a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Kennen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Kennen reaches their power spikes, while Kennen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kennen leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen 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 Kennen 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 Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.2Wukong
4.6Kennen
Wukong edges out Kennen by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Wukong.
Damage
769Wukong
827Kennen
Kennen deals 59 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 Kennen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,007Wukong
10,921Kennen
Wukong generates a commanding 1,086 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kennen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Wukong
0.9Kennen
Kennen provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Kennen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,428Wukong
969Kennen
Wukong vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 459 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kennen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kennen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Kennen

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Kennen are Profane Hydra, Sundered Sky and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Kennen early game win rateKennen50.0%
Late Game
Kennen
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong0.0%
Kennen late game win rateKennen100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Wukong and Kennen, 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.

Kennen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Kennen, 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 Kennen 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 Kennen

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs KennenPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs KennenTriumph - best Wukong rune vs KennenLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs KennenCoup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs Kennen
Resolve rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs KennenResolve
Bone Plating - best Wukong rune vs KennenOvergrowth - best Wukong rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.09%551.068011,76442.3%55.2%
55.10%491.269712,47966.7%48.4%
47.92%481.659511,36847.4%48.3%
55.56%451.263512,36856.5%54.5%
39.53%431.363912,86429.4%46.1%
63.41%411.675312,86672.2%56.5%
48.78%411.057511,40038.1%60.0%
51.28%391.261711,97540.0%58.3%
53.85%391.067112,09055.6%52.4%
51.61%311.259511,45933.3%68.8%
45.16%312.167612,74747.1%42.9%
50.00%305.377812,35350.0%50.0%
33.33%271.152811,28936.4%31.3%
38.46%261.668213,06133.3%40.0%
50.00%261.169213,81740.0%56.3%
43.48%231.156511,22344.4%42.9%
45.45%225.176211,22050.0%40.0%
47.62%222.172512,03657.1%42.9%
68.18%222.362012,20655.6%76.9%
40.00%204.467911,84445.5%33.3%
40.00%201.159011,22323.1%71.4%
45.00%201.466813,39660.0%40.0%
52.63%190.863812,46516.7%69.2%
52.63%196.183313,92633.3%61.5%
50.00%183.469710,78044.4%55.6%
41.18%171.072212,91442.9%40.0%
52.94%171.967712,39642.9%60.0%
52.94%173.867610,62654.5%50.0%
41.18%171.357511,63044.4%37.5%
56.25%161.968713,91025.0%66.7%
62.50%164.576512,94228.6%88.9%
50.00%163.170410,48550.0%50.0%
40.00%150.965012,63128.6%50.0%
30.77%136.780711,70950.0%14.3%
46.15%137.096514,86166.7%40.0%
53.85%131.351710,33675.0%20.0%
30.77%134.976712,75233.3%30.0%
53.85%131.465912,24942.9%66.7%
46.15%131.262812,31025.0%55.6%
33.33%121.457013,43375.0%12.5%
41.67%125.969511,0950.0%83.3%
50.00%125.080810,96050.0%50.0%
50.00%125.969512,74150.0%50.0%
58.33%121.153010,26260.0%50.0%
54.55%116.277910,44671.4%25.0%
45.45%111.264812,83850.0%44.4%
54.55%110.860511,88640.0%66.7%
45.45%116.279212,57050.0%42.9%
30.00%106.266912,53450.0%25.0%
80.00%107.393013,751100.0%71.4%
40.00%104.868012,80640.0%40.0%
30.00%100.950410,82225.0%33.3%
44.44%96.11,02215,5590.0%57.1%
22.22%93.173711,7980.0%40.0%
66.67%91.177213,96950.0%71.4%
66.67%96.283714,03150.0%71.4%
66.67%93.272812,59666.7%66.7%
37.50%85.090013,2090.0%42.9%
37.50%86.581913,82425.0%50.0%
62.50%84.978510,58050.0%100.0%
75.00%85.985711,88175.0%75.0%
50.00%83.958510,0910.0%100.0%
75.00%83.267213,69066.7%80.0%
50.00%82.580812,98925.0%75.0%
37.50%81.467611,73240.0%33.3%
57.14%73.497312,20333.3%75.0%
57.14%71.774013,40466.7%50.0%
71.43%75.475413,79850.0%80.0%
42.86%73.162512,15750.0%40.0%
42.86%74.377914,13133.3%50.0%
50.00%65.890111,4390.0%75.0%
50.00%60.75038,61150.0%50.0%
16.67%61.073313,1800.0%20.0%
66.67%66.494812,655100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.668412,18550.0%25.0%
40.00%54.781413,97433.3%50.0%
80.00%56.91,05114,984100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.276912,00750.0%0.0%
40.00%55.977811,52733.3%50.0%
60.00%56.71,02013,72566.7%50.0%
40.00%56.396614,7190.0%50.0%

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Wukong vs Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Wukong vs Kennen matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Wukong do against Kennen in the early game?

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

In the late game, Kennen takes over the Wukong vs Kennen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Kennen matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Wukong with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Kennen?

The best Wukong build against Kennen includes Profane Hydra, Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Wukong runes against Kennen?

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

Does Wukong counter Kennen?

No, Wukong struggles against Kennen with only a 20.0% win rate. Kennen has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kennen's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Kennen?

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