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

Wukongvs Smolder

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

Wukong vs Smolder is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Wukong wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Smolder based on 6 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 Smolder 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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Smolder - 50.0% win rateSmolder(50.0%)
Wukong - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Wukong
50.0% WR
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Smolder vs Wukong matchup - 50.0% win rate
Smolder
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Wukong vs Smolder Matchup?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.7
CS / min
6.9
891
DMG / min
1,136
13,621
Gold / game
14,882
159
Heal / min
248
907
DMG Mitigated / min
586
0.4
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Wukong vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Wukong vs Smolder matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 50.0%, giving Wukong a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Wukong holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Smolder can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Wukong leads by 232 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Smolder's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Wukong vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Smolder wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Wukong
6.9Smolder
Smolder significantly out-farms Wukong by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Smolder 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
891Wukong
1,136Smolder
Smolder heavily out-damages Wukong by 245 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 Smolder's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,621Wukong
14,882Smolder
Smolder generates a commanding 1,261 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Smolder 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
0.4Wukong
0.4Smolder
Both Wukong and Smolder provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,066Wukong
834Smolder
Wukong vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 232 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Wukong Build Against Smolder

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Wukong needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Wukong against Smolder are Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse 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 Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Wukong vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Wukong late game win rateWukong50.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Wukong at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Smolder. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Wukong nor Smolder has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Wukong Runes Against Smolder

Domination rune tree - Wukong primary runes vs SmolderDomination
Electrocute - best Wukong rune vs SmolderSudden Impact - best Wukong rune vs SmolderGrisly Mementos - best Wukong rune vs SmolderRelentless Hunter - best Wukong rune vs Smolder
Precision rune tree - Wukong secondary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Triumph - best Wukong rune vs SmolderLegend: Haste - best Wukong rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Wukong maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Smolder.


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 Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wukong do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Wukong vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Wukong do against Smolder in the early game?

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

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Wukong vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Wukong vs Smolder matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Wukong build against Smolder?

The best Wukong build against Smolder includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse, Trinity Force with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Smolder?

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

Does Wukong counter Smolder?

Yes, Wukong has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 50.0% win rate. Wukong slightly edges out Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Wukong against Smolder?

When playing Wukong against Smolder, 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.