Naafiri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Naafirivs Wukong

CAssassinFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 70.8% win rate (+41.7%) over Naafiri based on 24 games. Wukong holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup.

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Naafiri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Naafiri 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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Naafiri - 29.2% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
29.2% WR
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Wukong vs Naafiri matchup - 70.8% win rate
Wukong
70.8% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 24
29.2%
Win Rate
70.8%
1.3
CS / min
1.3
601
DMG / min
759
9,974
Gold / game
11,100
401
Heal / min
391
622
DMG Mitigated / min
1,024
0.2
CC / min
0.7
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Naafiri vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 70.8% win rate compared to Naafiri's 29.2%, giving Wukong a 41.7 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a strong advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Wukong 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.

Naafiri vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Naafiri
1.3Wukong
Naafiri and Wukong farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
601Naafiri
759Wukong
Wukong heavily out-damages Naafiri by 158 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Naafiri should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Wukong's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,974Naafiri
11,100Wukong
Wukong generates a commanding 1,126 more gold per game than Naafiri. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Naafiri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Naafiri
0.7Wukong
Wukong provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Wukong coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,023Naafiri
1,415Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 393 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 Naafiri Build Against Wukong

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Wukong are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Naafiri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Naafiri the best chance to compete against Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri20.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong80.0%
Late Game
Wukong
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri44.4%
Wukong late game win rateWukong55.6%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Naafiri. 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Naafiri. 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. Naafiri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Naafiri Runes Against Wukong

Precision rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Naafiri rune vs WukongTriumph - best Naafiri rune vs WukongLegend: Alacrity - best Naafiri rune vs WukongCoup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs Wukong
Domination rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs WukongDomination
Sudden Impact - best Naafiri rune vs WukongTreasure Hunter - best Naafiri rune vs Wukong
40.0% WR

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


Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Naafiri'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 Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Naafiri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%721.275213,32148.0%42.5%
57.14%636.390112,29360.9%55.0%
58.00%503.291912,91666.7%51.7%
31.11%451.382113,05944.4%22.2%
52.27%441.172812,72052.4%52.2%
40.48%426.190612,50041.2%40.0%
41.46%411.577113,07843.8%40.0%
36.84%385.599611,87050.0%29.2%
52.78%363.471911,62557.9%47.1%
36.36%331.567012,02147.1%25.0%
57.58%331.282813,50878.6%42.1%
51.52%336.01,03312,23945.5%54.5%
40.00%305.980111,30353.3%26.7%
48.28%291.173613,19214.3%59.1%
50.00%286.092610,46442.9%57.1%
46.43%281.270011,67550.0%42.9%
51.85%271.270611,47630.8%71.4%
55.56%276.191811,17850.0%61.5%
57.69%261.172910,44258.8%55.6%
52.00%255.693212,38266.7%38.5%
60.00%256.31,04913,80360.0%60.0%
41.67%241.969511,37750.0%35.7%
29.17%241.36019,97420.0%44.4%
52.17%231.186813,83650.0%53.3%
60.87%233.275712,87275.0%53.3%
45.45%221.077011,67663.6%27.3%
47.62%211.382112,28660.0%36.4%
57.14%216.11,00512,19733.3%66.7%
52.38%216.279510,74966.7%41.7%
65.00%201.187413,44875.0%58.3%
35.00%206.18789,12333.3%37.5%
63.16%192.089713,52062.5%63.6%
55.56%185.881112,00450.0%58.3%
58.82%174.071012,36733.3%72.7%
58.82%172.079812,63462.5%55.6%
58.82%175.990410,35155.6%62.5%
52.94%171.374013,63866.7%50.0%
82.35%171.690813,92180.0%83.3%
70.59%176.385311,36370.0%71.4%
50.00%166.91,07012,96260.0%45.5%
25.00%161.468011,93850.0%21.4%
75.00%164.08259,33166.7%85.7%
43.75%165.580412,99050.0%40.0%
50.00%146.792312,39783.3%25.0%
57.14%146.386313,40850.0%58.3%
61.54%135.21,01712,66580.0%50.0%
46.15%132.187613,97040.0%50.0%
53.85%131.085113,07340.0%62.5%
61.54%131.784010,65471.4%50.0%
38.46%131.276713,15860.0%25.0%
41.67%125.976811,29150.0%37.5%
33.33%122.565912,01233.3%33.3%
41.67%126.189812,22966.7%16.7%
25.00%121.666111,10642.9%0.0%
33.33%125.895010,69820.0%42.9%
50.00%120.96439,28944.4%66.7%
54.55%115.883312,34766.7%50.0%
36.36%115.71,04611,85250.0%28.6%
72.73%112.971410,31660.0%83.3%
54.55%112.57419,92766.7%40.0%
40.00%100.987314,58950.0%37.5%
70.00%104.382211,41780.0%60.0%
40.00%105.974610,22440.0%40.0%
40.00%106.694511,76660.0%20.0%
50.00%101.584611,72033.3%75.0%
44.44%91.880513,6930.0%57.1%
55.56%96.11,00712,56650.0%60.0%
55.56%95.383612,6370.0%71.4%
50.00%86.41,10813,33733.3%60.0%
75.00%81.175412,94760.0%100.0%
37.50%85.997812,13425.0%50.0%
50.00%85.78019,78450.0%50.0%
75.00%81.175014,261100.0%71.4%
75.00%83.396611,98066.7%80.0%
25.00%81.884013,603100.0%14.3%
14.29%72.170211,24550.0%0.0%
57.14%74.599814,80350.0%66.7%
57.14%75.68479,14650.0%66.7%
42.86%76.182412,68350.0%40.0%
57.14%70.96617,29375.0%33.3%
57.14%73.766611,50366.7%50.0%
42.86%75.775310,95450.0%33.3%
14.29%72.086113,4640.0%20.0%
57.14%76.81,11415,001100.0%40.0%
50.00%64.31,15815,07050.0%50.0%
50.00%66.583510,69650.0%50.0%
66.67%61.177413,835100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.01,01112,9980.0%60.0%
33.33%63.16426,95650.0%0.0%
33.33%64.197016,4700.0%33.3%
50.00%61.86029,92550.0%50.0%
40.00%53.888310,19633.3%50.0%
40.00%54.71,14917,7990.0%40.0%
60.00%54.91,21714,53150.0%66.7%
60.00%56.875311,19350.0%66.7%
60.00%56.976811,82750.0%66.7%
40.00%57.579712,04350.0%33.3%

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Naafiri vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup with a 70.8% win rate compared to Naafiri's 29.2%, a 41.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Naafiri do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Naafiri with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Naafiri do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 70.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 41.7 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Wukong?

The best Naafiri build against Wukong includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Naafiri runes against Wukong?

The best Naafiri runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Wukong?

No, Naafiri struggles against Wukong with only a 29.2% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Naafiri against Wukong?

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