Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
6.2%

Namivs Hwei

ASupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nami vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nami wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Hwei based on 20 games. Nami holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Hwei matchup.

Nami Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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 - 55.0% win rateHwei(55.0%)
Nami - 55.0% win rate in this matchup
Nami
55.0% WR
VS
Hwei vs Nami matchup - 45.0% win rate
Hwei
45.0% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Hwei Matchup?

Nami wins the Nami vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 20
55.0%
Win Rate
45.0%
0.8
CS / min
1.8
321
DMG / min
722
10,306
Gold / game
11,430
678
Heal / min
134
312
DMG Mitigated / min
326
1.1
CC / min
1.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
52.9%
Late Game WR
47.1%

Nami vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 45.0%, giving Nami a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Nami 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 CS, where Hwei leads by 1.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami players can confidently pick into Hwei and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hwei away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nami vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Nami, 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
0.8Nami
1.8Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Nami by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nami players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
321Nami
722Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Nami by 401 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami 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
10,306Nami
11,430Hwei
Hwei generates a commanding 1,124 more gold per game than Nami. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nami should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Nami
1.0Hwei
Both Nami and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
989Nami
461Hwei
Nami vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 529 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nami 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 Nami Build Against Hwei

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Hwei are Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate and Ardent Censer. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nami vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami66.7%
Hwei early game win rateHwei33.3%
Late Game
Nami
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami52.9%
Hwei late game win rateHwei47.1%

Nami dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Nami can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Nami, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nami 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 Nami Runes Against Hwei

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs HweiSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs HweiManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs HweiTranscendence - best Nami rune vs HweiScorch - best Nami rune vs Hwei
Resolve rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs HweiResolve
Revitalize - best Nami rune vs HweiSecond Wind - best Nami rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Nami to press their advantage against Hwei, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nami matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.18%3230.93208,47353.9%54.4%
56.00%3000.82878,73051.1%59.9%
50.00%2940.83248,36349.0%51.0%
49.32%2920.83138,41849.3%49.4%
55.51%2630.93038,36658.6%52.0%
49.22%2580.93218,55950.8%47.8%
56.25%2560.93028,44056.1%56.4%
53.30%2270.93068,38757.5%49.6%
52.44%2250.83338,75150.0%54.5%
51.13%2210.83028,56456.6%46.1%
52.91%2060.93498,33859.2%47.2%
42.41%1910.93168,27941.4%43.7%
53.89%1800.93148,69448.3%59.1%
50.29%1730.83298,76052.4%48.3%
54.82%1660.82788,51661.3%48.8%
46.00%1500.93338,90044.2%46.9%
44.83%1450.83398,57551.5%39.2%
55.94%1430.83508,38354.3%57.5%
53.90%1410.83528,73654.1%53.8%
46.97%1320.92938,51542.4%50.7%
52.54%1180.92938,85855.1%50.7%
55.17%1160.84018,84558.3%51.8%
54.37%1030.83178,16358.0%50.9%
43.30%970.93198,05249.0%37.0%
55.67%970.83068,39853.1%58.3%
52.63%950.83608,73959.2%45.6%
45.74%940.83418,16544.2%47.6%
46.74%920.83248,33055.1%37.2%
52.75%910.82958,53057.5%49.0%
48.84%861.02988,78634.4%57.4%
45.45%770.83258,34943.9%47.2%
53.33%600.93488,81040.0%62.9%
60.00%500.83719,30458.8%60.6%
44.44%450.83149,04160.0%32.0%
63.41%411.033710,34257.1%66.7%
48.65%370.93448,55850.0%47.1%
61.29%310.83459,33054.5%65.0%
51.85%270.93289,03563.6%43.8%
46.15%260.83128,37340.0%50.0%
53.85%260.83118,90530.0%68.8%
54.55%220.83269,21633.3%62.5%
66.67%210.93629,26087.5%53.9%
55.00%200.832110,30666.7%52.9%
38.89%180.93768,79836.4%42.9%
52.94%170.93258,69366.7%37.5%
17.65%170.93118,31716.7%20.0%
40.00%150.93488,49616.7%55.6%
46.67%150.93038,54350.0%44.4%
42.86%140.93157,66333.3%60.0%
35.71%140.83228,26520.0%44.4%
23.08%130.83658,56625.0%20.0%
76.92%130.83129,82575.0%77.8%
50.00%120.83108,00950.0%50.0%
72.73%110.73108,31271.4%75.0%
63.64%110.82969,18283.3%40.0%
63.64%111.33959,38280.0%50.0%
45.45%110.92888,13862.5%0.0%
50.00%101.02618,85240.0%60.0%
60.00%100.82958,74933.3%71.4%
30.00%100.92938,4270.0%42.9%
20.00%100.83539,05350.0%12.5%
57.14%72.43728,53325.0%100.0%
50.00%61.433410,54750.0%50.0%
66.67%60.93658,66966.7%66.7%
66.67%60.64118,63366.7%66.7%
16.67%61.53819,65633.3%0.0%
66.67%60.94128,32460.0%100.0%
80.00%50.93019,488100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.83749,44350.0%66.7%
60.00%50.93729,342100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13839,08950.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13169,6640.0%40.0%
80.00%50.93158,890100.0%0.0%
80.00%50.63127,40275.0%100.0%
60.00%50.83419,94750.0%66.7%

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Nami vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nami do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Nami vs Hwei matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nami do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Hwei with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nami do against Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Nami takes over the Nami vs Hwei matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nami vs Hwei matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Hwei with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Hwei?

The best Nami build against Hwei includes Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate, Ardent Censer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nami runes against Hwei?

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

Does Nami counter Hwei?

Yes, Nami has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 55.0% win rate. Nami strongly counters Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nami against Hwei?

When playing Nami against Hwei, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.