Varus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Varusvs Wukong

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

Varus vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Wukong wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Varus based on 7 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Wukong matchup.

Varus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Varus 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 - 42.9% win rateWukong(42.9%)
Varus - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Varus
42.9% WR
VS
Wukong vs Varus matchup - 57.1% win rate
Wukong
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Varus vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Varus vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.7
CS / min
6.7
679
DMG / min
745
10,339
Gold / game
11,553
177
Heal / min
193
555
DMG Mitigated / min
916
0.8
CC / min
0.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Varus vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Varus vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, giving Wukong a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a strong advantage in this matchup. Varus 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.

Varus vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Wukong wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Varus
6.7Wukong
Varus and Wukong farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
679Varus
745Wukong
Wukong deals 66 more champion damage per minute than Varus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Varus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Wukong's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,339Varus
11,553Wukong
Wukong generates a commanding 1,215 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Wukong consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Varus
0.3Wukong
Varus provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
732Varus
1,108Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 376 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Varus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Varus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Varus Build Against Wukong

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Varus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Varus against Wukong are Riftmaker, Terminus and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Varus 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 Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Varus vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Varus early game win rateVarus33.3%
Wukong early game win rateWukong66.7%
Late Game
Varus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong50.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Wukong has the edge early, but Varus 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 Varus Runes Against Wukong

Precision rune tree - Varus primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Varus rune vs WukongAbsorb Life - best Varus rune vs WukongLegend: Alacrity - best Varus rune vs WukongCut Down - best Varus rune vs Wukong
Inspiration rune tree - Varus secondary runes vs WukongInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Varus rune vs WukongCosmic Insight - best Varus rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

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


Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Varus'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 Varus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Varus 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
46.21%2646.692413,70455.7%39.9%
47.47%2576.586313,43853.5%42.5%
46.70%2126.684913,62453.7%41.0%
39.76%1666.283413,56536.7%41.5%
51.85%1356.687913,27153.5%50.6%
46.97%1326.891914,17050.0%44.9%
46.51%1296.991313,49150.0%44.0%
50.89%1126.587413,47850.0%51.7%
49.46%936.684313,52950.0%49.1%
43.48%696.491113,60140.5%46.9%
61.02%596.583112,18458.6%63.3%
40.74%546.579611,54739.1%41.9%
52.83%536.189814,11961.1%48.6%
58.00%506.278813,77747.4%64.5%
51.11%456.485612,03852.0%50.0%
31.58%386.184910,88435.3%28.6%
44.74%386.877612,93756.3%36.4%
48.65%376.282812,47650.0%47.8%
45.95%376.575713,94146.7%45.5%
54.05%376.21,10113,38460.0%50.0%
47.22%366.21,08212,66418.2%60.0%
48.57%356.686213,91050.0%47.6%
42.86%356.985212,79126.7%55.0%
60.61%336.093511,60166.7%55.6%
45.45%337.186713,69941.2%50.0%
68.75%327.099513,41469.2%68.4%
58.06%316.493114,41761.5%55.6%
65.52%296.896112,99366.7%64.3%
46.43%286.41,11711,27242.9%50.0%
61.54%265.91,13614,39480.0%57.1%
37.50%247.091811,81142.9%30.0%
34.78%236.795111,87127.3%41.7%
43.48%236.41,21710,63636.4%50.0%
36.36%226.789211,03350.0%12.5%
40.91%227.496412,81745.5%36.4%
40.91%226.497412,71144.4%38.5%
33.33%216.483412,85028.6%35.7%
47.62%216.187413,97633.3%58.3%
50.00%206.083813,33955.6%45.5%
50.00%206.096212,48262.5%41.7%
30.00%206.393813,3220.0%40.0%
55.56%186.175012,01577.8%33.3%
38.89%187.088314,04150.0%33.3%
61.11%186.395613,63171.4%54.5%
44.44%186.480313,47650.0%41.7%
61.11%185.870110,77680.0%37.5%
35.29%176.699512,85860.0%25.0%
47.06%176.61,00011,63637.5%55.6%
50.00%165.977210,30742.9%55.6%
43.75%166.299110,34537.5%50.0%
33.33%156.576013,77733.3%33.3%
53.33%156.91,21612,68237.5%71.4%
33.33%156.01,03610,59157.1%12.5%
33.33%156.71,30111,73414.3%50.0%
60.00%156.969411,85366.7%55.6%
60.00%156.082311,89857.1%62.5%
46.67%155.690312,16933.3%50.0%
20.00%156.889312,04242.9%0.0%
57.14%146.91,00414,95271.4%42.9%
71.43%146.780711,22075.0%66.7%
57.14%146.483712,717100.0%40.0%
46.15%136.895512,40540.0%50.0%
38.46%136.589310,59537.5%40.0%
38.46%137.086611,57937.5%40.0%
46.15%137.297715,54675.0%33.3%
46.15%136.191011,71333.3%57.1%
58.33%126.71,13213,84225.0%75.0%
66.67%126.182813,27366.7%66.7%
25.00%126.290812,86033.3%22.2%
66.67%126.61,01012,83650.0%100.0%
58.33%126.31,21511,93850.0%66.7%
50.00%126.691614,13275.0%37.5%
54.55%116.296113,25333.3%62.5%
50.00%106.29049,67060.0%40.0%
40.00%106.587810,88050.0%37.5%
50.00%105.88138,97042.9%66.7%
40.00%106.386912,21550.0%25.0%
70.00%106.396614,11460.0%80.0%
50.00%107.399811,71757.1%33.3%
30.00%107.277811,16720.0%40.0%
40.00%105.577612,91540.0%40.0%
10.00%107.298814,64420.0%0.0%
44.44%96.692812,83860.0%25.0%
66.67%97.51,00913,79975.0%60.0%
33.33%96.51,08511,01828.6%50.0%
44.44%96.284612,695100.0%37.5%
11.11%97.079410,95120.0%0.0%
25.00%86.399114,1060.0%40.0%
62.50%86.295312,953100.0%40.0%
75.00%86.598813,609100.0%60.0%
50.00%86.682613,03633.3%60.0%
50.00%86.397012,44950.0%50.0%
28.57%75.971713,868100.0%0.0%
28.57%76.71,11113,81250.0%20.0%
42.86%76.767910,33933.3%50.0%
33.33%66.31,06711,86833.3%33.3%
33.33%66.685413,4110.0%40.0%
33.33%64.986914,4720.0%40.0%
50.00%66.21,01213,7560.0%60.0%
83.33%66.696611,767100.0%75.0%
66.67%65.579012,714100.0%50.0%
83.33%66.21,13515,987100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.81,04415,19550.0%50.0%
0.00%53.573610,6710.0%0.0%

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Varus vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Varus do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Varus vs Wukong matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Varus do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Varus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Varus do against Wukong in the late game?

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

Who wins the Varus vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Varus build against Wukong?

The best Varus build against Wukong includes Riftmaker, Terminus, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Varus runes against Wukong?

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

Does Varus counter Wukong?

No, Varus struggles against Wukong with only a 42.9% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Varus against Wukong?

When playing Varus against Wukong, play cautiously and avoid Wukong's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Wukong in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.