Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Wukong
VS
Champion 2
Karthus
vs

46.6%
Wukong win rate vs Karthus
Karthus has the edge
208
Games Analyzed
46.6%
Wukong WR
53.4%
Karthus WR
-269
Avg Gold Diff @15
Wukong
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Wukong
Level 6
Karthus
Level 6
Wukong
1 item
Karthus
1 item
Wukong
2 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Wukong is strongest mid game while Karthus peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Wukong deals AD damage while Karthus deals AP. 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.
Wukong Win Condition
Clone outplays, double R knockup in teamfights
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Recommended Items
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
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
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Karthus's Worst Matchups
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