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
Hwei
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

46.7%
Hwei win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
1,099
Games Analyzed
46.7%
Hwei WR
53.3%
Xerath WR
-265
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hwei
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Hwei
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Hwei
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Hwei
2 items
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Hwei's Weakness
Hwei's main weakness: Assassins, immobile, complex kit. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hwei Win Condition
Long-range poke, R fear zone, versatile spell kit
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Hwei

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Hwei's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Hwei's engage tool
Hwei's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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