Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Hweivs Leona

FMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Leona wins with a 61.9% win rate (+23.8%) over Hwei based on 21 games. Leona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Leona matchup.

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Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Hwei - 38.1% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
38.1% WR
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Leona vs Hwei matchup - 61.9% win rate
Leona
61.9% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Leona Matchup?

Leona wins the Hwei vs Leona matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 21
38.1%
Win Rate
61.9%
2.0
CS / min
1.0
860
DMG / min
334
11,005
Gold / game
9,775
79
Heal / min
144
344
DMG Mitigated / min
1,382
1.1
CC / min
1.6
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
35.7%
Late Game WR
64.3%

Hwei vs Leona Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 61.9% win rate compared to Hwei's 38.1%, giving Leona a 23.8 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hwei players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 1,103 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Leona overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Leona Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Leona, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.0Hwei
1.0Leona
Hwei significantly out-farms Leona by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Leona players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
860Hwei
334Leona
Hwei heavily out-damages Leona by 527 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Leona should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,005Hwei
9,775Leona
Hwei generates a commanding 1,230 more gold per game than Leona. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Leona should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Hwei
1.6Leona
Leona provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hwei, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Leona coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
423Hwei
1,526Leona
Leona vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 1,103 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Leona

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Leona are Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon and Void Staff. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hwei vs Leona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei42.9%
Leona early game win rateLeona57.1%
Late Game
Leona
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei35.7%
Leona late game win rateLeona64.3%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Leona holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Hwei players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hwei Runes Against Leona

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs LeonaSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Hwei rune vs LeonaManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs LeonaTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs LeonaScorch - best Hwei rune vs Leona
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs LeonaPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs LeonaPresence of Mind - best Hwei rune vs Leona
50.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hwei the best tools to compete against Leona in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Hwei's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.35%916.188610,92255.3%43.4%
38.82%856.71,03010,62738.9%38.8%
47.44%786.51,03811,28340.7%51.0%
57.89%766.595013,86680.0%52.5%
54.79%735.687512,27060.9%52.0%
47.22%726.297110,80852.0%44.7%
48.61%726.091510,60440.7%53.3%
47.76%676.71,00812,91941.2%50.0%
45.00%605.988211,00542.3%47.1%
51.85%545.91,02611,76547.1%54.0%
40.38%526.284311,22325.0%50.0%
44.00%506.290911,99635.3%48.5%
58.33%486.61,01412,43747.1%64.5%
44.68%476.187710,92640.0%48.1%
53.49%436.192811,13740.9%66.7%
53.49%436.496710,01852.4%54.5%
42.86%423.07908,83544.4%41.7%
57.14%426.18109,88760.0%54.5%
41.46%416.091410,27933.3%47.8%
39.02%416.294310,49952.6%27.3%
51.22%416.49469,97752.6%50.0%
48.57%356.71,12212,76288.9%34.6%
45.45%336.21,03212,11043.8%47.1%
41.94%316.287311,97661.5%27.8%
53.33%306.496912,42118.2%73.7%
42.86%287.01,10112,75625.0%50.0%
55.56%276.08279,08546.7%66.7%
62.96%276.597510,84257.1%69.2%
38.46%266.192411,85942.9%36.8%
48.00%253.992111,80550.0%47.1%
48.00%254.098212,94050.0%47.4%
37.50%247.098710,80723.1%54.5%
58.33%246.41,00513,68163.6%53.9%
52.17%236.198811,75142.9%56.3%
52.17%236.193510,56270.0%38.5%
34.78%235.278510,84042.9%31.3%
47.83%236.796812,85844.4%50.0%
45.45%224.083910,84950.0%42.9%
50.00%226.81,03013,2790.0%61.1%
50.00%226.31,15212,84650.0%50.0%
54.55%224.299412,74475.0%50.0%
38.10%212.086011,00542.9%35.7%
42.86%216.593210,22350.0%38.5%
50.00%205.893811,00933.3%57.1%
45.00%202.17799,65457.1%38.5%
55.00%206.688212,46050.0%58.3%
65.00%206.51,11210,88262.5%66.7%
57.89%195.392410,73075.0%45.5%
63.16%196.31,03111,86087.5%45.5%
42.11%191.992310,76620.0%50.0%
42.11%197.196212,33880.0%28.6%
38.89%183.97839,82850.0%33.3%
44.44%186.81,0339,97836.4%57.1%
58.82%176.081610,68375.0%53.9%
41.18%175.788712,02228.6%50.0%
52.94%176.31,02812,92450.0%53.9%
43.75%167.41,00413,70483.3%20.0%
64.29%142.28888,40766.7%62.5%
42.86%146.988110,87137.5%50.0%
21.43%146.31,05813,4880.0%30.0%
71.43%145.31,05812,055100.0%60.0%
57.14%146.498110,94350.0%60.0%
53.85%136.287611,60366.7%50.0%
30.77%136.797111,16333.3%28.6%
61.54%136.21,18311,80775.0%55.6%
33.33%125.891911,92566.7%22.2%
75.00%126.61,21812,893100.0%70.0%
58.33%126.61,06212,0590.0%70.0%
36.36%116.41,18514,84766.7%25.0%
70.00%107.11,00511,84166.7%71.4%
40.00%106.58179,89966.7%28.6%
60.00%101.87079,67575.0%50.0%
88.89%96.41,39014,133100.0%87.5%
22.22%96.396812,1220.0%28.6%
25.00%87.41,11814,58850.0%16.7%
37.50%83.864810,11550.0%25.0%
50.00%82.61,14910,6930.0%66.7%
75.00%81.78589,317100.0%60.0%
50.00%82.872611,754100.0%20.0%
62.50%86.51,06010,9760.0%83.3%
37.50%86.782311,08640.0%33.3%
50.00%87.01,08713,22633.3%60.0%
14.29%73.16977,2980.0%25.0%
42.86%75.51,2898,74033.3%50.0%
57.14%76.690910,54660.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,00914,6840.0%80.0%
16.67%63.379410,28433.3%0.0%
33.33%62.176010,85733.3%33.3%
50.00%66.19158,08450.0%50.0%
80.00%51.35386,59266.7%100.0%
40.00%56.384511,94750.0%33.3%
60.00%57.497912,072100.0%50.0%
60.00%52.18098,898100.0%50.0%
80.00%52.07628,087100.0%66.7%

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Hwei vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Leona in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Hwei vs Leona matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to Hwei's 38.1%, a 23.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hwei do against Leona in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Hwei with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Leona in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Hwei vs Leona matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Leona matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Hwei with a 61.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 23.8 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Leona?

The best Hwei build against Leona includes Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Leona?

The best Hwei runes against Leona use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Leona?

No, Hwei struggles against Leona with only a 38.1% win rate. Leona has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Leona's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Leona?

When playing Hwei against Leona, play cautiously and avoid Leona's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Leona has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.