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

Wukongvs Naafiri

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 70.6% win rate (+41.2%) over Wukong based on 17 games. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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
Naafiri - 29.4% win rateNaafiri(29.4%)
Wukong - 29.4% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
29.4% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Wukong matchup - 70.6% win rate
Naafiri
70.6% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Wukong vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 17
29.4%
Win Rate
70.6%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
633
DMG / min
741
13,150
Gold / game
14,914
394
Heal / min
477
1,154
DMG Mitigated / min
774
0.6
CC / min
0.3
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
30.8%
Late Game WR
69.2%

Wukong vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 70.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 29.4%, giving Naafiri a 41.2 percentage point advantage. Naafiri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Wukong 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 Wukong leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Wukong
1.2Naafiri
Naafiri edges out Wukong by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Naafiri.
Damage
633Wukong
741Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Wukong by 108 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 Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,150Wukong
14,914Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,764 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri 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
0.3Naafiri
Both Wukong and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,548Wukong
1,250Naafiri
Wukong vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 298 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Naafiri

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Naafiri are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Trinity Force. This combination gives Wukong an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Wukong the best chance to compete against Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong25.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri75.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong30.8%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri69.2%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 69.2% win rate — 38.5 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Wukong Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Wukong rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs NaafiriLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs NaafiriMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Naafiri
33.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Wukong the best tools to compete against Naafiri 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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Wukong vs Naafiri matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 29.4%, a 41.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Wukong do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Wukong with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Wukong do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Wukong vs Naafiri matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to 30.8%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Wukong with a 70.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 41.2 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Naafiri?

The best Wukong build against Naafiri includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Naafiri?

The best Wukong runes against Naafiri use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Wukong vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Naafiri?

No, Wukong struggles against Naafiri with only a 29.4% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Naafiri?

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