Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
VS
Champion 2
vs
52.3%
Karthus win rate vs Wukong
Karthus has the edge
216
Games Analyzed
52.3%
Karthus WR
47.7%
Wukong WR
+184
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Wukong
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Karthus
Level 6
Wukong
Level 6
Karthus
1 item
Wukong
1 item
Wukong
2 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karthus is strongest late game while Wukong peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Karthus deals AP damage while Wukong deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Karthus has range advantage. Wukong should look for short trades when Karthus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Wukong's Weakness
Wukong's main weakness: Poke, early game, clone predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Wukong Win Condition
Clone outplays, double R knockup in teamfights
Recommended Items
Karthus
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Wukong's AD damage
Wukong
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Karthus's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst
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Wukong's Worst Matchups
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