Wukong - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Wukongvs Poppy

CFighterTank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Wukong vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Wukong based on 9 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Wukong build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Wukong vs Poppy 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.

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Poppy - 44.4% win ratePoppy(44.4%)
Wukong - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
44.4% WR
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Poppy vs Wukong matchup - 55.6% win rate
Poppy
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Poppy Matchup?

Poppy wins the Wukong vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
4.3
CS / min
3.9
629
DMG / min
718
10,507
Gold / game
10,297
234
Heal / min
264
928
DMG Mitigated / min
1,460
0.4
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Wukong vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 44.4%, giving Poppy a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Poppy leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy 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 Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.3Wukong
3.9Poppy
Wukong edges out Poppy by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Wukong.
Damage
629Wukong
718Poppy
Poppy heavily out-damages Wukong by 90 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 Poppy's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,507Wukong
10,297Poppy
Wukong and Poppy generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 210 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Wukong
1.6Poppy
Poppy brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Poppy 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
1,162Wukong
1,724Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 562 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Poppy are Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius and Trinity Force. 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 Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy50.0%
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong33.3%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy66.7%

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

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Wukong. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, 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 Poppy 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 Poppy

Domination rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs PoppyDomination
Electrocute - best Wukong rune vs PoppySudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs PoppyGrisly Mementos - best Wukong rune vs PoppyUltimate Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Poppy
Precision rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs PoppyPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Wukong rune vs PoppyTriumph - best Wukong rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

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


Wukong matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.73%1321.062012,24537.1%59.7%
51.28%781.063313,24243.3%56.3%
38.03%712.386612,29046.9%30.8%
60.87%692.165512,41654.8%65.8%
43.75%641.365412,98850.0%38.2%
49.21%631.165412,59450.0%48.8%
41.94%621.060212,30130.8%50.0%
51.85%541.361011,74944.8%60.0%
56.86%511.258912,34166.7%48.1%
56.00%502.467012,12068.0%44.0%
40.00%501.360511,62039.1%40.7%
54.17%482.173611,88946.1%63.6%
63.83%471.262913,17556.3%67.7%
51.06%473.263112,13431.6%64.3%
37.78%451.470612,18041.7%33.3%
62.50%401.170413,35570.6%56.5%
42.50%402.365512,46940.0%44.0%
48.65%371.163611,91950.0%47.1%
67.74%311.059212,47156.3%80.0%
61.29%313.570012,35576.9%50.0%
43.33%305.066111,38733.3%53.3%
60.00%301.473014,14162.5%57.1%
56.67%305.977711,95271.4%43.8%
44.83%291.258811,54745.5%44.4%
55.17%290.966711,95057.1%53.3%
42.86%281.567813,09661.5%26.7%
51.85%275.373211,68653.9%50.0%
62.96%271.464312,06154.5%68.8%
59.26%270.970813,21153.9%64.3%
46.15%260.878112,45153.9%38.5%
36.00%251.160711,63130.0%40.0%
54.17%242.860010,36956.3%50.0%
62.50%246.574012,53158.3%66.7%
54.17%241.064412,10266.7%41.7%
54.55%221.975012,86762.5%50.0%
63.64%221.063813,49450.0%71.4%
42.86%216.585312,31161.5%12.5%
33.33%210.966613,28433.3%33.3%
35.00%206.173710,81522.2%45.5%
50.00%203.788710,94040.0%60.0%
42.11%195.377112,64350.0%33.3%
63.16%195.579012,40983.3%53.9%
47.37%193.865811,91650.0%45.5%
47.37%196.271312,65728.6%58.3%
33.33%182.567712,02733.3%33.3%
33.33%186.677611,64444.4%22.2%
47.06%171.671211,97555.6%37.5%
58.82%175.794211,36270.0%42.9%
56.25%165.777811,87766.7%42.9%
62.50%161.261611,37450.0%75.0%
46.67%155.197713,34240.0%50.0%
57.14%145.791112,21842.9%71.4%
64.29%144.382014,11175.0%60.0%
35.71%146.187613,15650.0%25.0%
35.71%142.566213,81120.0%44.4%
35.71%140.959611,92733.3%37.5%
38.46%135.275512,99350.0%20.0%
53.85%131.272013,50380.0%37.5%
38.46%131.260213,57650.0%28.6%
53.85%131.266812,53020.0%75.0%
61.54%136.587812,14085.7%33.3%
61.54%134.073811,56450.0%71.4%
41.67%126.394413,47866.7%16.7%
41.67%120.964011,95740.0%42.9%
33.33%121.055513,1480.0%44.4%
54.55%112.573111,05362.5%33.3%
81.82%116.086412,90375.0%85.7%
63.64%116.586113,87680.0%50.0%
36.36%111.464112,29540.0%33.3%
40.00%100.645710,79960.0%20.0%
50.00%105.582611,98050.0%50.0%
60.00%103.478212,26950.0%66.7%
44.44%91.856412,88633.3%50.0%
44.44%94.362910,50750.0%33.3%
33.33%95.61,05214,34333.3%33.3%
55.56%94.775711,70375.0%40.0%
66.67%93.566311,85460.0%75.0%
50.00%81.363313,03525.0%75.0%
50.00%81.667714,230100.0%33.3%
62.50%86.61,08414,04150.0%66.7%
50.00%81.062814,40350.0%50.0%
28.57%75.276914,5290.0%33.3%
57.14%72.874012,30933.3%75.0%
42.86%72.254412,49125.0%66.7%
57.14%73.31,06814,96566.7%50.0%
28.57%74.661111,15240.0%0.0%
16.67%65.059111,69350.0%0.0%
33.33%61.762310,67933.3%33.3%
66.67%64.380113,94933.3%100.0%
83.33%62.362712,32966.7%100.0%
66.67%67.197116,5040.0%80.0%
66.67%66.271311,30980.0%0.0%
80.00%52.749810,534100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.03087,91050.0%0.0%
20.00%55.782613,4240.0%33.3%
60.00%52.94216,84975.0%0.0%
40.00%55.64808,23433.3%50.0%
60.00%54.97409,13966.7%50.0%
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Wukong vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Wukong vs Poppy matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Wukong's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Wukong do against Poppy in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Wukong vs Poppy matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Wukong with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Poppy?

The best Wukong build against Poppy includes Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Wukong runes against Poppy?

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

Does Wukong counter Poppy?

No, Wukong struggles against Poppy with only a 44.4% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Wukong players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.

How do I play Wukong against Poppy?

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