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Wukong Counters

Wukong

Wukong, the Monkey King

Who beats Wukong in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Jungle
  • Fighter
  • Tank
  • Melee · 175 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Wukong

These champions have the tools to beat Wukong.

  1. Rammus
    Rammus

    Rammus's armor blunts Wukong's physical damage and his taunt holds Wukong after he engages.

  2. Warwick
    Warwick

    Warwick outheals Wukong in duels and tracks him when his clone tricks you.

  3. Jax
    Jax

    Counter Strike blocks Wukong's auto attacks and stuns him.

  4. Trundle
    Trundle

    Trundle steals Wukong's stats and wins long fights.

Worst picks against Wukong

Wukong usually wins these matchups.

  1. Karthus
    Karthus

    Wukong dashes onto Karthus and knocks him up with his ultimate.

  2. Kindred
    Kindred

    Wukong's ultimate knocks Kindred up before she can escape.

  3. Nidalee
    Nidalee

    Wukong dashes onto Nidalee and bursts her.

  4. Evelynn
    Evelynn

    Wukong's ultimate knocks Evelynn up when she dives in.

How to counter Wukong

  1. Watch for his clone: Warrior Trickster makes him invisible and leaves a decoy behind.

  2. Spread out against his ultimate.

  3. Build armor early, as his damage is physical.

  4. Trade when his armor-shredding Q is on cooldown.

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Rammus, Warwick, Jax and Trundle are strong picks against Wukong. Rammus's armor blunts Wukong's physical damage and his taunt holds Wukong after he engages.
Wukong usually has the advantage against Karthus, Kindred, Nidalee and Evelynn, so avoid those picks when Wukong is likely in the jungle.
Watch for his clone: Warrior Trickster makes him invisible and leaves a decoy behind. Spread out against his ultimate.
Wukong has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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