- Win Rate
- 51.6%
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%
- Ban Rate
- 2.4%
Hwei Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,192
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Hwei counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are Zoe, Yone, Yasuo, Lissandra, Ekko. The best Hwei counter is Zoe, with Hwei having only a 22.73% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Hwei counter choices are Viktor, Akali, Locke, Diana, Syndra. Below are the top Hwei counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Hardest counter
- Yasuowins 59.7%
- Biggest lane bully
- Fizz+886 gold at 15
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 45.6%
Who Counters Hwei Mid (Patch 26.20)
13 lane opponents · 549 gamesThe hardest Mid matchup for Hwei is Yasuo, who wins 59.7% of their games against Hwei. Fizz is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 886 gold ahead of Hwei on average. Across the 12 matchups with lane data, Hwei is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 1 and clearly behind against 4.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yone | 64.7% | +22 | −1.4 | +70 | Counter | 51 |
 Yasuo | 59.7% | +590 | +11.7 | +271 | Leans their wayWins lane | 62 |
 Viktor | 59.5% | −148 | −1.4 | −221 | Leans their way | 42 |
 Ekko | 58.3% | +626 | −3.7 | +364 | Leans their wayWins lane | 36 |
 Akali | 56.4% | +86 | −7.3 | −125 | Leans their way | 39 |
 Locke | 58.1% | +690 | −13.2 | −67 | Leans their wayWins lane | 31 |
 Syndra | 53.1% | −14 | +2.9 | −137 | Leans their way | 49 |
 Malzahar | 48.9% | +76 | +6.4 | −97 | Even | 45 |
 Veigar | 47.1% | −596 | −14.0 | −868 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 34 |
 LeBlanc | 46.9% | +263 | −7.3 | −75 | Leans your way | 32 |
 Fizz | 41.5% | +886 | −0.7 | +367 | Leans your wayWins lane | 41 |
 Lux | 42.4% | — | — | — | Leans your way | 33 |
 Ahri | 37.0% | −195 | −9.0 | −480 | Leans your way | 54 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Hwei | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Yone | 64.7% | +22 | 51 |
| 2. Yasuo | 59.7% | +590 | 62 |
| 3. Viktor | 59.5% | −148 | 42 |
| 4. Ekko | 58.3% | +626 | 36 |
| 5. Akali | 56.4% | +86 | 39 |
Hwei Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Hwei's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, Hwei is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Hwei counters are Yasuo. These champions either out-trade Hwei in lane, have abilities that negate Hwei's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Yasuo in particular exploits Hwei's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Hwei involves understanding Hwei's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Hwei when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Hwei in team fights before Hwei can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Hwei to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Hwei's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Hwei - Game Phase Strategy
Hwei may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
Hwei's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Hwei can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
Hwei provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Hwei or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against Hwei
- Pick Yasuo or similar champions with kits that exploit Hwei's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Hwei's damage in lane
- Track Hwei's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Hwei's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Hwei during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Hwei's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Hwei when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Hwei
- Hwei needs to predict your positioning and take time to cast, catch him by surprise.
- Hwei's lightning is deadly but slow; it deals more damage when you are alone or unable to move.
- After Hwei paints a Torment spell he is vulnerable to being rushed down.
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Hwei Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Hwei?
In the Mid lane this patch, the strongest counters to Hwei are Yasuo (59.7% over 62 games).
What is Hwei's hardest matchup?
Yasuo. Hwei wins only 40.3% of 62 lane games against Yasuo and sits at −590 gold at 15 minutes.
Who beats Hwei in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Hwei's toughest lanes are Fizz (+886 gold ahead), Locke (+690 gold ahead), Ekko (+626 gold ahead).
Is Hwei a lane bully?
No. Hwei Mid averages 105 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 46% of games — Hwei plays for later fights.