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

Hweivs Nilah

FMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nilah wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Hwei based on 5 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Nilah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Nilah 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.

Compare against an opponent
Hwei - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
40.0% WR
VS
Nilah vs Hwei matchup - 60.0% win rate
Nilah
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Nilah Matchup?

Nilah wins the Hwei vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.2
845
DMG / min
633
11,947
Gold / game
14,539
47
Heal / min
324
296
DMG Mitigated / min
649
1.0
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Hwei vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, giving Nilah a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Nilah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Nilah reaches their power spikes, while Nilah should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hwei leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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 Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Hwei
7.2Nilah
Nilah significantly out-farms Hwei by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Nilah a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Hwei players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
845Hwei
633Nilah
Hwei heavily out-damages Nilah by 212 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nilah 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
11,947Hwei
14,539Nilah
Nilah generates a commanding 2,592 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Hwei
0.3Nilah
Hwei provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
343Hwei
973Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 630 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Nilah early game win rateNilah50.0%
Late Game
Nilah
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei33.3%
Nilah late game win rateNilah66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Hwei and Nilah, with Hwei holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hwei has the edge early, but Nilah gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Hwei Runes Against Nilah

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs NilahSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Hwei rune vs NilahManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs NilahTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs NilahScorch - best Hwei rune vs Nilah
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs NilahPrecision
Cut Down - best Hwei rune vs NilahLegend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs Nilah
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hwei the best tools to compete against Nilah 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 Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Hwei vs Nilah matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hwei do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Nilah with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Hwei vs Nilah matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Nilah matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Hwei with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Nilah?

The best Hwei build against Nilah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Nilah?

The best Hwei runes against Nilah use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Nilah?

No, Hwei struggles against Nilah with only a 40.0% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Nilah?

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