Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rakanvs Hwei

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

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

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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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Rakan - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
40.0% WR
VS
Hwei vs Rakan matchup - 60.0% win rate
Hwei
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Rakan vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.0
CS / min
2.1
260
DMG / min
809
7,540
Gold / game
8,898
272
Heal / min
59
1,022
DMG Mitigated / min
250
1.0
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rakan vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Rakan's 40.0%, giving Hwei a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Rakan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Rakan reaches their power spikes, while Rakan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 985 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Hwei 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.

Rakan vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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
1.0Rakan
2.1Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Rakan 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. Rakan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
260Rakan
809Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Rakan by 549 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
7,540Rakan
8,898Hwei
Hwei generates a commanding 1,358 more gold per game than Rakan. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rakan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Rakan
0.9Hwei
Both Rakan 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
1,294Rakan
309Hwei
Rakan vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 985 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan Build Against Hwei

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Hwei are Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Rakan vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan0.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei100.0%
Late Game
Rakan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan50.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Rakan. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Rakan at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Hwei. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hwei has the edge early, but Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Hwei

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs HweiResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs HweiDemolish - best Rakan rune vs HweiBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs HweiRevitalize - best Rakan rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Celerity - best Rakan rune vs HweiNimbus Cloak - best Rakan rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

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


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan 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
41.03%1171.12497,87136.0%44.8%
42.68%821.12648,07642.9%42.5%
48.05%771.12578,70832.3%58.7%
63.08%651.02639,22357.1%67.6%
39.34%611.02777,81632.1%45.5%
49.12%571.12618,37053.9%45.2%
51.92%521.22628,07651.7%52.2%
47.06%511.12617,95134.8%57.1%
64.29%421.02698,98264.3%64.3%
47.62%421.12328,54750.0%46.4%
51.22%411.12478,06129.4%66.7%
36.84%381.02407,11650.0%25.0%
46.88%321.12517,63550.0%44.4%
56.67%301.02447,46153.9%58.8%
46.43%281.12838,77441.7%50.0%
46.15%261.02607,82240.0%50.0%
56.00%250.92457,95258.3%53.9%
73.91%231.02818,01975.0%72.7%
47.83%231.02209,07760.0%44.4%
69.57%231.12939,62357.1%75.0%
47.83%231.02679,31614.3%62.5%
56.52%231.02929,88550.0%58.8%
59.09%221.12866,73357.1%62.5%
59.09%221.12468,27070.0%50.0%
50.00%221.02769,01450.0%50.0%
23.81%211.02458,36325.0%23.5%
42.86%211.32567,76936.4%50.0%
30.00%201.13117,51936.4%22.2%
55.00%201.12869,12657.1%53.9%
52.63%191.32087,86366.7%40.0%
47.37%191.74198,63555.6%40.0%
55.56%181.13128,29785.7%36.4%
52.94%171.12607,54850.0%55.6%
23.08%131.32616,74625.0%20.0%
50.00%101.43148,26150.0%50.0%
44.44%91.12228,43360.0%25.0%
62.50%80.92899,98466.7%60.0%
42.86%71.22629,698100.0%33.3%
33.33%61.127211,8330.0%40.0%
50.00%61.22598,55250.0%50.0%
40.00%51.02607,5400.0%50.0%
20.00%51.02687,38533.3%0.0%

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Rakan vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Hwei in League of Legends?

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

How does Rakan do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Rakan with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Hwei matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Hwei matchup?

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

What is the best Rakan build against Hwei?

The best Rakan build against Hwei includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Shurelya's Battlesong with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Hwei?

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

Does Rakan counter Hwei?

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

How do I play Rakan against Hwei?

When playing Rakan against Hwei, play cautiously and avoid Hwei's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hwei in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.