Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Rivenvs Wukong

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Riven based on 13 games. Riven wins the early laning phase while Wukong scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Wukong matchup.

Riven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Riven 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
Wukong - 46.1% win rateWukong(46.1%)
Riven - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Riven
46.1% WR
VS
Wukong vs Riven matchup - 53.9% win rate
Wukong
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Riven vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 13
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
6.4
CS / min
6.9
608
DMG / min
771
12,080
Gold / game
12,807
245
Heal / min
230
1,310
DMG Mitigated / min
1,054
1.1
CC / min
0.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Riven vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Riven's 46.1%, giving Wukong a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Riven controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Riven needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a strong advantage in this matchup. Riven 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.

Riven vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Riven
6.9Wukong
Wukong edges out Riven by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Wukong.
Damage
608Riven
771Wukong
Wukong heavily out-damages Riven by 163 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Riven 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
12,080Riven
12,807Wukong
Wukong earns 726 more gold per game than Riven, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Riven
0.4Wukong
Riven provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Riven coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,555Riven
1,284Wukong
Riven vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 271 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven 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 Riven Build Against Wukong

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Wukong are Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Riven 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 Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven60.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong40.0%
Late Game
Wukong
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven37.5%
Wukong late game win rateWukong62.5%

Riven 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 Riven 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Riven must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Wukong reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Wukong survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Riven Runes Against Wukong

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs WukongTriumph - best Riven rune vs WukongLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs WukongLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Wukong
Resolve rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs WukongResolve
Shield Bash - best Riven rune vs WukongBone Plating - best Riven rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

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


Riven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Riven'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 Riven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Riven 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
44.59%1486.673212,49332.3%53.5%
41.94%626.269711,95237.9%45.5%
40.32%626.377813,35040.0%40.5%
52.94%516.675511,72557.6%44.4%
49.02%516.458311,69450.0%48.0%
41.86%436.370111,62640.0%43.5%
57.14%426.899013,77152.4%61.9%
42.86%426.669012,37841.7%44.4%
65.00%406.786714,34569.2%63.0%
35.00%406.071712,00523.5%43.5%
50.00%406.91,06912,41247.8%52.9%
65.00%406.573712,81755.0%75.0%
44.74%385.967812,22164.3%33.3%
50.00%386.876212,46052.4%47.1%
60.53%386.677913,33658.8%61.9%
44.74%386.882912,68840.0%50.0%
58.33%366.479414,35955.6%59.3%
29.41%345.965811,56325.0%33.3%
48.48%336.577313,64440.0%52.2%
50.00%326.583212,27045.0%58.3%
51.61%316.771611,93052.9%50.0%
46.67%306.573211,37136.8%63.6%
55.17%297.180712,45158.8%50.0%
31.03%296.379612,98236.4%27.8%
41.38%295.865511,56743.8%38.5%
60.71%285.987411,90366.7%53.9%
48.15%276.273013,14750.0%46.7%
62.96%277.389114,23963.6%62.5%
42.31%266.282011,84440.0%45.5%
40.00%256.773513,30650.0%33.3%
50.00%246.375313,55450.0%50.0%
56.52%236.367512,89440.0%69.2%
43.48%236.567310,78758.3%27.3%
45.45%224.673011,56053.9%33.3%
59.09%226.667411,72811.1%92.3%
59.09%226.776013,34642.9%66.7%
38.10%216.357511,63041.7%33.3%
38.10%216.362913,62366.7%16.7%
44.44%186.874911,61133.3%55.6%
55.56%186.673213,01571.4%45.5%
50.00%186.369511,91846.1%60.0%
58.82%176.183512,95755.6%62.5%
43.75%167.075911,24550.0%33.3%
50.00%166.783312,20077.8%14.3%
50.00%145.860612,32828.6%71.4%
35.71%146.358512,37916.7%50.0%
30.77%135.747510,15440.0%25.0%
46.15%136.460812,08060.0%37.5%
69.23%136.792812,66466.7%71.4%
45.45%116.460711,76357.1%25.0%
63.64%116.184313,97860.0%66.7%
45.45%115.747412,04033.3%50.0%
50.00%105.284813,86580.0%20.0%
44.44%95.787814,91433.3%50.0%
37.50%86.682710,09928.6%100.0%
37.50%86.885115,22050.0%33.3%
25.00%84.973210,17920.0%33.3%
37.50%84.592812,14240.0%33.3%
62.50%85.575411,25850.0%75.0%
42.86%76.666712,80225.0%66.7%
42.86%74.883813,29633.3%50.0%
28.57%76.782313,1700.0%50.0%
50.00%66.665412,44166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.153712,71933.3%33.3%
33.33%63.178815,9730.0%33.3%
20.00%56.15619,37533.3%0.0%
20.00%54.868611,6310.0%50.0%
40.00%55.848210,07250.0%0.0%
0.00%51.375615,9230.0%0.0%
60.00%54.945110,44150.0%66.7%
40.00%54.655311,5550.0%100.0%
20.00%55.14317,3810.0%50.0%
40.00%53.65069,78033.3%50.0%
20.00%54.063310,03325.0%0.0%
20.00%56.058011,4300.0%50.0%
60.00%56.166714,39450.0%66.7%

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Riven vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Riven vs Wukong matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Riven's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Riven do against Wukong in the early game?

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

How does Riven do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Riven vs Wukong matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Riven with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Wukong?

The best Riven build against Wukong includes Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Riven runes against Wukong?

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

Does Riven counter Wukong?

No, Riven struggles against Wukong with only a 46.1% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Riven players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Riven against Wukong?

When playing Riven 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.