Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Wukongvs Malzahar

BFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Wukong wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 10 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 Malzahar 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
Malzahar - 60.0% win rateMalzahar(60.0%)
Wukong - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
60.0% WR
VS
Malzahar vs Wukong matchup - 40.0% win rate
Malzahar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Malzahar Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.7
CS / min
7.8
676
DMG / min
811
10,559
Gold / game
9,852
175
Heal / min
49
926
DMG Mitigated / min
515
0.4
CC / min
1.9
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Wukong vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Wukong a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malzahar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Wukong
7.8Malzahar
Malzahar significantly out-farms Wukong by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Malzahar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Wukong players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
676Wukong
811Malzahar
Malzahar heavily out-damages Wukong by 135 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 Malzahar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,559Wukong
9,852Malzahar
Wukong earns 707 more gold per game than Malzahar, 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
0.4Wukong
1.9Malzahar
Malzahar brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 1.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malzahar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Wukong should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,102Wukong
564Malzahar
Wukong vastly out-sustains Malzahar, healing and mitigating 538 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Malzahar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Malzahar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Malzahar

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Malzahar are Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius and Trinity Force. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong57.1%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar42.9%
Late Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong66.7%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar33.3%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Malzahar. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malzahar. 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. Malzahar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Wukong Runes Against Malzahar

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs MalzaharTriumph - best Wukong rune vs MalzaharLegend: Bloodline - best Wukong rune vs MalzaharLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Malzahar
Domination rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs MalzaharDomination
Sudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs MalzaharUltimate Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Malzahar
100.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.63%1331.363312,55962.1%45.3%
45.76%1181.169413,11360.5%37.3%
45.22%1151.061512,04052.5%37.0%
53.98%1131.170612,93039.1%64.2%
53.57%1121.266112,80850.0%56.7%
47.66%1070.961411,16851.9%43.6%
57.78%901.063112,12163.6%52.2%
49.43%871.364712,32839.0%58.7%
68.60%861.066312,72166.7%70.0%
45.00%801.972611,51660.0%33.3%
51.43%701.057612,33451.9%51.2%
47.06%681.463313,12243.3%50.0%
55.38%651.159611,99153.1%57.6%
47.54%612.573512,81645.2%50.0%
46.55%584.773613,15857.9%41.0%
47.37%571.064612,58654.5%42.9%
57.14%561.563212,02356.5%57.6%
53.57%565.480012,35750.0%57.1%
52.00%501.465812,74140.9%60.7%
56.25%481.066713,02469.2%51.4%
59.57%471.168512,27562.5%56.5%
41.30%461.166212,98931.6%48.1%
63.41%412.873512,14470.0%57.1%
47.50%401.177112,11744.4%50.0%
47.37%381.276913,80446.7%47.8%
52.63%381.167012,84853.9%52.0%
70.27%371.162313,52588.9%64.3%
45.71%351.768212,29938.5%50.0%
61.76%341.771012,96961.5%61.9%
50.00%341.266712,12650.0%50.0%
41.18%344.466410,64931.3%50.0%
47.06%345.673411,13055.6%37.5%
35.29%345.361311,93944.4%32.0%
56.25%321.480413,84360.0%54.5%
43.33%301.277712,96953.9%35.3%
50.00%304.373210,59147.1%53.9%
42.86%281.054111,65745.5%41.2%
35.71%284.379613,00050.0%27.8%
67.86%285.977912,57655.6%73.7%
46.43%282.982512,69236.4%52.9%
44.44%270.967612,60542.9%46.1%
48.15%271.968110,79155.6%33.3%
30.77%261.155612,32625.0%33.3%
73.08%261.058511,57264.3%83.3%
44.00%251.571311,35264.3%18.2%
64.00%255.576212,28675.0%58.8%
66.67%246.591412,70353.9%81.8%
58.33%241.158112,86744.4%66.7%
39.13%235.873011,45740.0%38.5%
52.17%232.354112,54362.5%46.7%
50.00%220.86819,68750.0%50.0%
57.14%216.085212,80557.1%57.1%
50.00%205.488014,26566.7%47.1%
40.00%205.182310,86037.5%41.7%
40.00%204.573211,92144.4%36.4%
31.58%192.964312,20133.3%30.0%
63.16%193.172711,84462.5%63.6%
63.16%191.067813,97940.0%71.4%
36.84%193.180013,37625.0%40.0%
52.63%196.989311,80360.0%44.4%
38.89%185.785112,72742.9%36.4%
33.33%184.991311,89225.0%40.0%
66.67%182.176913,60262.5%70.0%
50.00%185.976611,84550.0%50.0%
58.82%171.769910,68863.6%50.0%
47.06%176.677511,29362.5%33.3%
46.67%156.388213,19050.0%44.4%
66.67%153.366012,90980.0%60.0%
57.14%141.176612,69640.0%66.7%
50.00%145.477711,63055.6%40.0%
57.14%146.086513,04780.0%44.4%
61.54%136.297012,96940.0%75.0%
61.54%131.372914,20566.7%60.0%
53.85%132.486112,94950.0%54.5%
38.46%135.373711,01225.0%44.4%
38.46%132.769812,53140.0%37.5%
25.00%126.068711,32033.3%0.0%
54.55%112.381510,67775.0%42.9%
63.64%113.674111,056100.0%50.0%
45.45%112.573313,46360.0%33.3%
60.00%104.779315,099100.0%50.0%
20.00%104.173111,24525.0%16.7%
60.00%106.767610,55957.1%66.7%
70.00%106.080211,31780.0%60.0%
55.56%92.590114,2970.0%55.6%
66.67%96.981512,44780.0%50.0%
37.50%86.966311,00440.0%33.3%
25.00%82.783112,32540.0%0.0%
25.00%81.592713,37933.3%20.0%
57.14%76.774511,55366.7%50.0%
71.43%74.481314,27350.0%80.0%
28.57%76.373511,1590.0%40.0%
57.14%72.579210,85750.0%66.7%
42.86%73.170613,5100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.665312,9350.0%60.0%
57.14%73.961611,2460.0%80.0%
42.86%71.766912,18966.7%25.0%
66.67%66.276512,40450.0%75.0%
50.00%65.789113,62150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.464010,82133.3%100.0%
50.00%63.977010,86250.0%50.0%
33.33%65.584812,0340.0%50.0%
16.67%62.36509,45933.3%0.0%
20.00%52.166513,4120.0%25.0%
40.00%52.789711,53033.3%50.0%
60.00%54.987314,37050.0%66.7%
0.00%56.168310,0710.0%0.0%
20.00%52.383210,9830.0%25.0%
60.00%55.61,07014,526100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.84899,86650.0%33.3%
60.00%53.51,00612,0980.0%75.0%

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Wukong vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Malzahar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Wukong do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Malzahar with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Malzahar in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Malzahar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Malzahar matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Malzahar?

The best Wukong build against Malzahar includes Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius, Trinity Force 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 Malzahar?

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

Does Wukong counter Malzahar?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate. Wukong strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Wukong against Malzahar?

When playing Wukong against Malzahar, 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.