Zerivs Hwei
Zeri vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Hwei wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Zeri based on 11 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Zeri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Hwei matchup.
Zeri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zeri 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.
Hwei(27.3%)Who Wins the Zeri vs Hwei Matchup?
Zeri vs Hwei Matchup Summary
The Zeri vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Zeri's 27.3%, giving Hwei a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Zeri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Zeri reaches their power spikes, while Zeri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hwei leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zeri 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.
Zeri vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown
Zeri is favored during the laning phase against Hwei, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zeri holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zeri Build Against Hwei
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Zeri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zeri against Hwei are Statikk Shiv, Runaan's Hurricane and Fiendhunter Bolts. This combination gives Zeri 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 Zeri vs Hwei matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zeri12.5%Hwei87.5%Zeri66.7%Hwei33.3%Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Zeri. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hwei must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zeri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zeri survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Zeri Runes Against Hwei
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Zeri the best tools to compete against Hwei in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Zeri'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 Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.72% | 211 | 7.4 | 942 | 14,736 | 48.5% | 52.8% | |
| 47.06% | 205 | 7.2 | 932 | 14,969 | 46.7% | 47.3% | |
| 54.41% | 205 | 6.9 | 920 | 14,503 | 55.7% | 53.5% | |
| 52.36% | 192 | 7.4 | 931 | 14,876 | 53.3% | 51.8% | |
| 52.45% | 143 | 7.7 | 1,037 | 15,918 | 39.1% | 63.3% | |
| 54.40% | 126 | 7.2 | 907 | 14,144 | 57.4% | 51.6% | |
| 52.42% | 124 | 7.5 | 1,018 | 16,003 | 51.1% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 109 | 7.6 | 951 | 15,182 | 56.8% | 45.3% | |
| 56.70% | 97 | 7.5 | 982 | 15,649 | 55.8% | 57.4% | |
| 40.96% | 83 | 7.6 | 895 | 13,818 | 36.4% | 46.1% | |
| 46.25% | 81 | 7.4 | 930 | 13,823 | 46.5% | 46.0% | |
| 46.05% | 76 | 7.1 | 827 | 13,780 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 50.72% | 69 | 7.6 | 932 | 15,078 | 52.6% | 48.4% | |
| 55.22% | 67 | 7.5 | 905 | 14,765 | 51.7% | 57.9% | |
| 46.97% | 67 | 7.3 | 956 | 15,792 | 47.8% | 46.5% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 7.4 | 1,018 | 15,188 | 53.1% | 55.9% | |
| 56.14% | 58 | 7.5 | 1,006 | 15,476 | 57.1% | 55.2% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 7.8 | 989 | 14,998 | 65.2% | 36.4% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 7.3 | 1,021 | 15,546 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 7.2 | 1,113 | 15,560 | 50.0% | 54.2% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 7.7 | 934 | 14,161 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 7.5 | 953 | 16,418 | 72.7% | 60.9% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 7.8 | 918 | 15,220 | 68.8% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 29 | 7.2 | 891 | 15,120 | 53.9% | 46.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.8 | 880 | 12,751 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 6.7 | 937 | 14,869 | 27.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.8 | 814 | 13,511 | 44.4% | 53.9% | |
| 61.11% | 19 | 7.1 | 931 | 15,988 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.2 | 1,062 | 11,405 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.3 | 973 | 11,813 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 7.3 | 743 | 11,906 | 12.5% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.7 | 1,056 | 17,457 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.7 | 935 | 18,470 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 6.6 | 746 | 13,634 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.5 | 879 | 14,901 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 949 | 15,677 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.2 | 756 | 13,443 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.8 | 661 | 11,688 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.1 | 929 | 13,231 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.6 | 1,553 | 15,414 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,027 | 17,009 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 814 | 13,032 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,242 | 16,706 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Zeri vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zeri do against Hwei in League of Legends?
Hwei wins the Zeri vs Hwei matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Zeri's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Zeri do against Hwei in the early game?
In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Zeri with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zeri do against Hwei in the late game?
In the late game, Zeri takes over the Zeri vs Hwei matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zeri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zeri vs Hwei matchup?
Hwei wins the matchup against Zeri with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Zeri build against Hwei?
The best Zeri build against Hwei includes Statikk Shiv, Runaan's Hurricane, Fiendhunter Bolts with Swiftmarch. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zeri runes against Hwei?
The best Zeri runes against Hwei use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Zeri vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zeri counter Hwei?
No, Zeri struggles against Hwei with only a 27.3% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Zeri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.
How do I play Zeri against Hwei?
When playing Zeri 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.