Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 34Updated 10/28/2026, 4:37:01 AM
Confidence: Medium-5.9% vs 50%34 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Yorick edge
Yorick has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Yorick edge
Wukong needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Yorick edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Yorick edge
If Wukong reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Wukong is 44.1% in this matchup.
- Yorick statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Wukong into Yorick — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Yorick can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Wukong page (Jungle): Conqueror Build · 54.1% WR · 266 games
Skill order: E › Q › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 270Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM