Hwei is a long-range mage with 10 different abilities. He's got poke, CC, and burst all in one kit. The key to beating him is getting on top of him. He's immobile and squishy — if you close the gap, he dies.
His abilities are slow skillshots. If you can dodge them, he's useless. His E (fear) is his only self-peel. Bait it out and he's dead.
Best Hwei Counters
1. Zed (Mid Lane)
Zed hard counters Hwei. His W + R lets him close the gap instantly. Hwei can't escape. His W lets him dodge Hwei's abilities. He one-shots Hwei at 6.
Why it works: Gap closer beats immobile mage. W dodges abilities. You one-shot him.
How to play it: Farm early. At 6, R → W → E → Q and he's dead. Build Youmuu's Ghostblade → Eclipse → Serylda's Grudge.
2. Fizz (Mid Lane)
Fizz's E makes him untargetable, dodging all of Hwei's abilities. His R locks Hwei down. His Q + W burst him. He wins all-ins at all stages.
Why it works: E dodges everything. R locks him down. You burst him.
How to play it: E to dodge his abilities. At 6, R → Q → W and he's dead. Build Luden's Tempest → Shadowflame → Zhonya's Hourglass.
3. Katarina (Mid Lane)
Katarina's E lets her dash to Hwei instantly. Her R shreds him. Her passive resets let her chain kills. She wins all-ins at all stages.
Why it works: E closes gap. R shreds him. Resets let you snowball.
How to play it: E to him. Q → W → R. He's dead. Build Riftmaker → Nashor's Tooth → Shadowflame.
4. Yasuo (Mid Lane)
Yasuo's E lets him dash through minions to Hwei. His W blocks all of Hwei's abilities. His R knocks him up. He wins all-ins.
Why it works: E closes gap. W blocks abilities. R knocks him up.
How to play it: E through minions to him. W to block his abilities. Q3 → R and he's dead. Build Immortal Shieldbow → Infinity Edge → Bloodthirster.
5. Akali (Mid Lane)
Akali's W makes her invisible, so Hwei can't hit her. Her E lets her dash to him. Her R executes him. She wins all-ins.
Why it works: W makes you invisible. E closes gap. R executes.
How to play it: W to dodge abilities. E to him. Q → R → Q → R and he's dead. Build Riftmaker → Shadowflame → Zhonya's Hourglass.
How to Beat Hwei in Lane
Dodge his abilities. All of Hwei's abilities are skillshots. If you dodge them, he's useless.
Bait his E. His E (fear) is his only self-peel. Bait it out and he's dead.
All-in at 6. Hwei is weak in all-ins. If you have a gap closer, you win.
Build MR. One MR item and his damage is cut in half.
Roam. Hwei has no mobility. If you roam, he can't follow.
How to Beat Hwei in Teamfights
Dive him. Hwei is squishy and immobile. If you dive him, he dies.
Dodge his abilities. His abilities are slow. If you dodge them, he does nothing.
Spread out. His Q (AoE) hits everyone clumped. If you spread out, he can only hit one person.
Build MR. One MR item and his damage is cut in half.
Items That Counter Hwei
- Hexdrinker — magic shield blocks his burst
- Mercury's Treads — MR and tenacity
- Maw of Malmortius — magic shield and lifesteal
- Edge of Night — spell shield blocks one ability
- Banshee's Veil — spell shield blocks one ability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counters Hwei the hardest?
Zed. His W + R closes the gap instantly, W dodges abilities, and he one-shots Hwei at 6. Hwei has no escape.
How do I beat Hwei in lane?
Dodge his abilities (all skillshots). Bait his E (fear). All-in at 6 if you have a gap closer. Build MR. Roam.
What items counter Hwei?
Hexdrinker (blocks burst), Mercury's Treads (MR + tenacity), Maw of Malmortius (shield + lifesteal), Edge of Night/Banshee's Veil (spell shield).
Does Fizz counter Hwei?
Yeah. His E dodges all of Hwei's abilities, R locks him down, Q + W bursts him. Wins all-ins.
How does Hwei's kit work?
10 different abilities across 3 spell types (Q, W, E). All skillshots. E (fear) is his only self-peel. He's immobile and squishy.
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