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Hwei the Visionary

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.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Signature of the Visionary

    Hwei primes enemy champions he damages with his abilities for his signature finishing touch.

    Hitting an enemy with a second damaging spell completes his signature, leaving it beneath them. The signature detonates after a short delay, dealing magic damage to all enemies in range.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Subject: Disaster

    Hwei envisions a series of disasters, allowing him to paint a devastating blow.

    This ability replaces Hwei's abilities with damaging abilities: Devastating Fire, Severing Bolt, and Molten Fissure.

    Cost:
    • 80/
    • 90/
    • 100/
    • 110/
    • 120
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 0
  • [object Object] W spell

    Subject: Serenity

    Hwei envisions a series of serenities, allowing him to paint invigorating settings.

    This ability replaces Hwei's abilities with utility abilities: Fleeting Current, Pool of Reflection, and Stirring Lights.

    Cost:
    • 90/
    • 95/
    • 100/
    • 105/
    • 110
    Cooldown:
    • 18/
    • 18/
    • 17/
    • 17/
    • 16
    Range:
    • 0
  • [object Object] E spell

    Subject: Torment

    Hwei envisions a series of torments, allowing him to paint controlling visages.

    This ability replaces Hwei's abilities with crowd control abilities: Grim Visage, Gaze of the Abyss, and Crushing Maw.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70
    Cooldown:
    • 13/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 12/
    • 11
    Range:
    • 0
  • [object Object] R spell

    Spiraling Despair

    Hwei paints a vision of pure despair. The first enemy champion struck becomes the center of an expanding painting that slows and damages nearby enemies. The vision explodes after reaching its maximum size or when the champion dies.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 140/
    • 115/
    • 80
    Range:
    • 1300
Classes:
  • Mage,
  • Support
51.06%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:54(3.3 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(2.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:480(30 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:7(0.75 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:580(109 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:5(0.55 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:21(4.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:30(1.3 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:330
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:550(550 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Hwei tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.
  • Hwei has a much higher late game win rate than their early game win rate. Take advantage of this by spending the early game farming and avoiding unneccessary fights.
  • Hwei has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Hwei has more base armor than most champions, which makes them excellent in the early game against attack damage type enemies.
  • Hwei has more base attack damage than most champions, so they should be trading autos aggressively in lane.
  • Hwei has a low base attack speed, which can make last hitting in the early game more challenging. It can also make percentage attack speed items scale less effectively than they do on other champions.

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Primary Tree

SorcerySorcery
Summon AerySummon Aery
Arcane CometArcane Comet
Phase RushPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistAxiom Arcanist
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceTranscendence
CelerityCelerity
Absolute FocusAbsolute Focus
ScorchScorch
WaterwalkingWaterwalking
Gathering StormGathering Storm

Secondary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Gameplay Tips

Playing Hwei

  • Calm down, breathe, and focus.
  • Each stroke requires precision and intention.

Playing Against Hwei

  • Hwei needs to predict your positioning and take time to cast, catch him by surprise.
  • Hwei's lightning is deadly but slow; it deals more damage when you are alone or unable to move.
  • After Hwei paints a Torment spell he is vulnerable to being rushed down.

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