Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Wukongvs Nasus

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nasus wins with a 59.5% win rate (+19.0%) over Wukong based on 42 games. Nasus 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 Nasus matchup.

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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.

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Wukong - 40.5% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
40.5% WR
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Nasus vs Wukong matchup - 59.5% win rate
Nasus
59.5% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Wukong vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 42
40.5%
Win Rate
59.5%
3.7
CS / min
3.9
706
DMG / min
664
12,427
Gold / game
12,615
262
Heal / min
641
978
DMG Mitigated / min
1,561
0.5
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
40.7%
Late Game WR
59.3%

Wukong vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Wukong's 40.5%, giving Nasus a 19.0 percentage point advantage. Nasus 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 sustain, where Nasus leads by 963 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.7Wukong
3.9Nasus
Wukong and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
706Wukong
664Nasus
Wukong deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Nasus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nasus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Wukong's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,427Wukong
12,615Nasus
Wukong and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 188 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Wukong
0.6Nasus
Both Wukong and Nasus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,240Wukong
2,202Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 963 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Nasus 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong40.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus60.0%
Late Game
Nasus
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong40.7%
Nasus late game win rateNasus59.3%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Wukong. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.3% win rate — 18.5 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nasus 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 Nasus

Precision rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs NasusPrecision
Conqueror - best Wukong rune vs NasusTriumph - best Wukong rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Wukong rune vs NasusLast Stand - best Wukong rune vs Nasus
Inspiration rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs NasusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Wukong rune vs NasusMagical Footwear - best Wukong rune vs Nasus
50.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.77%2081.161512,54855.8%55.8%
54.40%1821.266311,96349.4%58.8%
53.46%1591.071312,79852.3%54.3%
52.03%1481.061012,10650.0%53.8%
58.09%1361.267912,02561.0%55.8%
55.38%1301.061812,64057.6%53.5%
54.84%1241.367113,02157.1%53.3%
52.94%1191.265612,34559.6%47.8%
56.48%1081.164912,20962.0%51.7%
49.04%1041.265112,27848.9%49.1%
37.21%861.168012,49532.4%40.8%
48.19%831.270513,05650.0%47.2%
48.61%721.368713,02857.7%43.5%
41.79%671.261013,47152.4%37.0%
53.03%661.367112,58062.5%44.1%
50.00%621.059912,41950.0%50.0%
53.33%601.164912,58655.2%51.6%
56.67%601.169612,77852.0%60.0%
50.94%531.365412,19352.2%50.0%
54.72%531.365612,48362.5%48.3%
58.49%535.476211,79042.9%76.0%
50.00%522.370012,49460.9%41.4%
50.98%511.369612,74141.2%55.9%
56.00%501.374813,56550.0%58.8%
46.81%470.962210,80350.0%43.5%
44.44%451.862210,92628.6%58.3%
47.73%441.166912,24972.2%30.8%
40.48%423.770612,42740.0%40.7%
53.66%414.664211,32350.0%56.5%
53.85%391.057311,41152.6%55.0%
42.11%380.962911,87537.5%45.5%
44.74%381.462712,65356.3%36.4%
54.05%370.970712,06268.8%42.9%
47.22%366.178012,62021.4%63.6%
48.57%354.169311,46446.7%50.0%
55.88%341.267012,55461.5%52.4%
50.00%343.179711,77553.3%47.4%
41.18%340.958011,54240.0%42.9%
42.42%331.366912,27040.0%44.4%
51.52%333.064611,77744.4%60.0%
57.58%335.195113,05150.0%66.7%
57.58%331.259811,61547.4%71.4%
54.84%311.865312,83272.7%45.0%
58.62%293.179213,69583.3%41.2%
48.28%292.458211,68647.4%50.0%
64.29%285.879211,86257.1%71.4%
53.57%280.870712,18646.1%60.0%
53.57%280.960111,64846.7%61.5%
55.56%273.672211,52776.9%35.7%
55.56%273.876311,89454.5%56.3%
52.00%256.386612,99250.0%53.3%
64.00%255.776911,57656.3%77.8%
41.67%244.379713,40650.0%35.7%
65.22%236.586912,94463.6%66.7%
47.83%230.868411,46642.9%55.6%
52.17%235.368311,14353.3%50.0%
45.45%224.471012,35355.6%38.5%
40.91%223.375512,35975.0%21.4%
86.36%224.084714,00590.0%83.3%
61.90%213.968610,34554.5%70.0%
47.62%212.560611,90844.4%50.0%
60.00%206.180511,59040.0%80.0%
55.00%201.157612,60260.0%50.0%
85.00%203.067013,13671.4%92.3%
52.63%192.368313,24240.0%57.1%
50.00%186.190013,34442.9%54.5%
41.18%170.869711,73022.2%62.5%
47.06%173.371313,03750.0%45.5%
40.00%151.767212,50744.4%33.3%
33.33%155.574512,68066.7%25.0%
71.43%146.188012,07180.0%66.7%
30.77%136.485111,43728.6%33.3%
53.85%132.276214,67150.0%54.5%
76.92%131.163212,15957.1%100.0%
69.23%135.682413,34966.7%70.0%
61.54%134.583813,30880.0%50.0%
41.67%125.678411,43825.0%75.0%
50.00%125.770213,2890.0%60.0%
66.67%126.472413,20275.0%62.5%
90.91%115.968210,674100.0%80.0%
40.00%104.970312,10440.0%40.0%
44.44%95.35618,76840.0%50.0%
55.56%91.477113,762100.0%33.3%
55.56%93.671315,1040.0%62.5%
55.56%92.168611,998100.0%50.0%
22.22%91.959013,07950.0%14.3%
25.00%84.65885,74228.6%0.0%
62.50%86.01,08814,30466.7%60.0%
28.57%71.768013,57150.0%20.0%
71.43%75.993810,53780.0%50.0%
57.14%74.371312,57266.7%50.0%
33.33%67.27229,26225.0%50.0%
83.33%62.368312,62866.7%100.0%
66.67%65.470713,1020.0%80.0%
33.33%65.078110,35466.7%0.0%
66.67%65.61,15013,2320.0%80.0%
20.00%55.397814,0390.0%33.3%
60.00%51.165713,33233.3%100.0%
60.00%55.81,00612,75250.0%66.7%
40.00%56.359215,0390.0%40.0%
0.00%55.880711,7570.0%0.0%

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Wukong vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Wukong vs Nasus matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Wukong's 40.5%, a 19.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Wukong do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Wukong with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Wukong do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Wukong vs Nasus matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to 40.7%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Wukong with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 19.0 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Nasus?

The best Wukong build against Nasus includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Nasus?

The best Wukong runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Wukong vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Wukong counter Nasus?

No, Wukong struggles against Nasus with only a 40.5% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Nasus?

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