
- Win Rate
- 51.6%
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%
- Ban Rate
- 2.4%
Hwei Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,192
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Hwei is a brooding painter who creates brilliant art in order to confront Ionia's criminals and comfort their victims. Beneath his melancholy roils a torn, emotional mind—haunted by both the vibrant visions of his imagination and the gruesome memories of his temple's massacre. Hwei seeks to understand this light and dark, which drives him inevitably toward the artist who unraveled him. With paintbrush and palette, Hwei shapes endless possibilities as he draws ever closer to earning closure or embracing despair.
Is Hwei Good in Patch 26.20?
Hwei is a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.20: B tier as Mid. Hwei's 51.6% win rate ranks #9 of 41 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #25. That is up 1.9 points from Patch 26.19. Hwei is banned in 2.4% of games and present (picked or banned) in 7.4%.
- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 51.6%#9 of 41 Mid
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%#25 of 41 Mid
- Ban Rate
- 2.4%
- Win rate change
- +1.9vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Hwei →
Hwei Roles
Hwei goes Mid in 62% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Hwei Changes
Quick overview of Hwei's optimal setup in League of Legends. Hwei's top build includes Spellslinger's Shoes, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, using Deathfire Touch, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Hwei performs well against Vladimir, Mel, Ahri but struggles against Zoe, Yone, Yasuo.
Hwei Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Hwei stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to champions: better than 90% of champions
Weaknesses
- Healing: below 95% of champions
- Damage mitigated: below 91% of champions
Hwei ranks in the 44.0 percentile for early game strength, 86.0 percentile for late game scaling, 43.3 percentile for objective control, 33.5 percentile for support strength, 66.0 percentile for creep farming, and 82.0 percentile for damage output.
Hwei demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 18.4% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Hwei may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Hwei achieves a 68.4% win rate, which gradually declines to 50.0% in Master. This trend often indicates that Hwei's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (68.4%), Bronze (56.2%), Silver (50.6%), Gold (55.6%), Platinum (53.3%)) suggests that while Hwei can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Hwei's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Hwei is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Hwei, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Hwei at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Hwei Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Hwei matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Hwei Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Hwei Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 59.09% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.25% in 45 minute games. Understanding Hwei Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Hwei Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Hwei good in Patch 26.20?
Hwei is solid: B tier as Mid in Patch 26.20 with a 51.6% win rate. That win rate ranks #9 of 41 Mid champions.
What lane is Hwei played in?
Mostly Mid (62% of ranked games), also Bot (20%), Support (16%).
How often is Hwei banned?
Hwei is banned in 2.4% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 7.4%.
What is Hwei good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Hwei stands out for Damage to champions (90/100).
Which champions are similar to Hwei?
Champions that play like Hwei: Janna, Anivia, Singed.







