Wukong vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Wukong vs Zed

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Focus on reaching level 6 quickly to leverage (R) for strong teamfight engage and disruption against Zed's burst threat.
Avoid early risky invades before level 6 to prevent getting punished by Zed's mobility and burst damage.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with strong follow-up to maximize (R) knockup impact in ganks and river skirmishes.
Use clone to bait Zed's cooldowns before committing to river fights or objective contests.
Prioritize dragon and Rift Herald setups after level 6 when (R) can disrupt multiple enemies in objective fights.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Zed's burst and mobility can secure kills.
Be cautious during forced smite fights on dragon or Herald if Zed's ultimate is available.
Low-health clears are vulnerable to counter-invades; maintain vision and path with lane priority in mind.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 6 efficiently, avoiding early confrontations unless a nearby lane has strong setup for a gank.
Contest first Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes have priority to support river control and counter-ganks.
Avoid early invades before level 6 as Zed's burst and mobility can punish tracked or isolated clears.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlock is key: use (R) to engage and disrupt Zed and his team during river fights and objectives.
Respect Zed's level 3 combo unlock that enables his poke and all-in threat; avoid early fights before you hit 6.
After Zed completes his first lethality item, focus on teamfight engages rather than isolated duels to mitigate his burst.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 engage power into securing dragon and Rift Herald by controlling river vision and forcing fights.
Use clone deception and (R) knockup to win skirmishes and deny Zed's scaling through counter-jungling.
Leverage strong gank threat post-6 to snowball lanes and force Zed into defensive play, limiting his roam and pick potential.