Hwei Splash Art
Hwei

Hwei Mid

the Visionary
Win Rate: All Roles 49.5% | as Mid 49.2%
Pick Rate: All Roles 4.5% | as Mid 3.6%
Ban Rate: 2.7%
Analyzed: 36458 ranked matches
League: Platinum+
Patch: 15.24 (25.24)
Mid Support ARAM

Hwei Mid Guide

B Tier

Hwei is playable in Mid with a 49.2% win rate (#47 among Mid champions), compared to 49.5% win rate across all roles. Requires solid fundamentals but can work. Hwei retains a loyal following with 4.5% overall pick rate and 3.6% pick rate in Mid in Plat+ on patch 15.24 (25.24)**Data may mix with previous patch on the first day of patch release, based on 36458 ranked games. This champion is mainly played in this role - 78.6% of games. Standard build starts with Sorcerer's Shoes, into Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, and Shadowflame. Hwei has low farm - 6.50 CS/min (#33 among Mid champions) and earns 400 gold per minute. Averages 2.4 KDA (#19 among Mid champions). Has a 2.7% ban rate (87th place). Hwei deals mostly magic damage, ideal for teams lacking AP threats. Most used runes for this build are Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, for Sorcery primary and Legend: Haste, Cut Down, for Precision secondary. When playing, most players max abilities in Q > E > W order. Hwei Mid is strong against Galio, Taliyah, Ryze, and weak against Kassadin, Naafiri, and Vel'Koz.

Hwei Roles

Hwei

  • Mid
    (Mid - 78.6%) 28656 games

  • Support
    (Support - 11.4%) 4142 games

ARAM Stats

  • ARAM
    Analyzed 14065 ARAM games

Hwei Mid Stats

49.2%
Win Rate (Role)
78.6%
Mid (Role Rate)
2.7%
Ban Rate
0.0006
Penta/Game
5.6
Kills/Game
5.8
Deaths/Game
8.2
Assists/Game
0.32
Wards/Min
6.50
CS/Min
400
Gold/Min

Damage Type

Physical: 4.0%
Magic: 92.0%
True: 3.96%

Overall Champion Matrix

Hwei Mid Summoner Spells

Most Popular
Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
48.8% Win Rate 95.5% Pick Rate27352 games

Highest Win Rate
Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ghost
Ghost Gain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.
62.8% Win Rate 0.3% Pick Rate89 games

Hwei Mid Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
48.2% Win Rate 95.3% Pick Rate27309 games
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
50.7% Win Rate 66.0% Pick Rate18899 games
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
49.0% Win Rate 25.4% Pick Rate7267 games
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.2% Win Rate 3.0% Pick Rate860 games
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Blackfire Torch
Blackfire Torch (2800 gold) 80 Ability Power
600 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Baleful Blaze
Damaging Abilities deals bonus magic damage for 3 seconds.
Blackfire
For each enemy champion, epic and large monster affected by your Baleful Blaze, gain 4% Ability Power.
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's Torment (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
300 Health
Torment
Damaging Abilities burn enemies for 2% max Health magic damage per second for 3 seconds.
Suffering
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 6%.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
54.2% Win Rate 12.5% Pick Rate3576 games
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
56.9% Win Rate 22.3% Pick Rate6396 games

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Shield
Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
66.0% Win Rate 0.1% Pick Rate37 games
Highest Winrate Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
51.2% Win Rate 0.5% Pick Rate155 games
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.2% Win Rate 3.0% Pick Rate860 games
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
50.7% Win Rate 66.0% Pick Rate18899 games
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Blackfire Torch
Blackfire Torch (2800 gold) 80 Ability Power
600 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Baleful Blaze
Damaging Abilities deals bonus magic damage for 3 seconds.
Blackfire
For each enemy champion, epic and large monster affected by your Baleful Blaze, gain 4% Ability Power.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
57.9% Win Rate 2.7% Pick Rate762 games
Final Build
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
68.0% Win Rate 4.6% Pick Rate1321 games
Other Items
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
50.1% Win Rate 15.9% Pick Rate4559 games
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
51.5% Win Rate 15.8% Pick Rate4519 games
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon (2950 gold) 75 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Grievous Wounds
Dealing magic damage to champions applies 40% Wounds for 3 seconds.
51.4% Win Rate 7.1% Pick Rate2043 games
Horizon Focus
Horizon Focus (2700 gold) 75 Ability Power
25 Ability Haste
Hypershot
Dealing Ability damage to champions at 600 range or greater Reveals them for 6 seconds.
Deal 10% increased damage to enemies Revealed by this item.
Focus
When Hypershot is triggered, Reveal all other enemy champions within 1400 range of them for 3 seconds.
60.1% Win Rate 5.3% Pick Rate1516 games
Cryptbloom
Cryptbloom (2850 gold) 60 Ability Power
30% Magic Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Life from Death
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, a nova spreads from their corpse that heals.
54.7% Win Rate 4.7% Pick Rate1350 games
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
68.0% Win Rate 4.6% Pick Rate1321 games
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
40 Magic Resist
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
64.5% Win Rate 4.2% Pick Rate1192 games

Hwei Mid Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Arcane Comet

Arcane Comet

Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …

Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Transcendence
Transcendence

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Scorch
Scorch

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Secondary Path
Precision
Legend: Haste
Legend: Haste

Legend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…

Cut Down
Cut Down

Cut Down

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

49.4% Win Rate 73.7% Pick Rate21119 games

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Cheap Shot
Cheap Shot

Cheap Shot

Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Ultimate Hunter
Ultimate Hunter

Ultimate Hunter

Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Scorch
Scorch

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

53.4% Win Rate 1.2% Pick Rate355 games

Hwei best with

Trundle Synergy Champion
+9.2%
Trundle
Trundle
Nilah Synergy Champion
+8.0%
Nilah
Nilah

Hwei Mid Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
47.1% Win Rate 39.6% Pick Rate11359 games

Highest Win % Skill Order

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
58.0% Win Rate 1.2% Pick Rate330 games

Countered by Hwei

Galio - countered by Hwei
+3.8%
Galio
Galio
Taliyah - countered by Hwei
+3.4%
Taliyah
Taliyah
Ryze - countered by Hwei
+2.7%
Ryze
Ryze
Azir - countered by Hwei
+4.4%
Azir
Azir
Swain - countered by Hwei
+6.7%
Swain
Swain
Vex - countered by Hwei
+5.1%
Vex
Vex
Vladimir - countered by Hwei
+2.3%
Vladimir
Vladimir
Sylas - countered by Hwei
+2.4%
Sylas
Sylas
Annie - countered by Hwei
+3.0%
Annie
Annie
Aurelion Sol - countered by Hwei
+2.4%
Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol
Zoe - countered by Hwei
+2.9%
Zoe
Zoe
Akali - countered by Hwei
+1.4%
Akali
Akali

Hwei Counterpicks

Kassadin - effective counter against Hwei
-6.2%
Kassadin
Kassadin
Naafiri - effective counter against Hwei
-6.6%
Naafiri
Naafiri
Vel'Koz - effective counter against Hwei
-4.4%
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz
Twisted Fate - effective counter against Hwei
-4.2%
Twisted Fate
Twisted Fate
Xerath - effective counter against Hwei
-1.0%
Xerath
Xerath
Fizz - effective counter against Hwei
-3.6%
Fizz
Fizz
Anivia - effective counter against Hwei
-2.5%
Anivia
Anivia
Ahri - effective counter against Hwei
-2.8%
Ahri
Ahri
Aurora - effective counter against Hwei
-4.1%
Aurora
Aurora
Syndra - effective counter against Hwei
-2.8%
Syndra
Syndra
Yasuo - effective counter against Hwei
-1.1%
Yasuo
Yasuo
Katarina - effective counter against Hwei
-2.1%
Katarina
Katarina

Hwei Mid Lane Matchups

Hwei
+5.1%
Vex

Hwei vs Vex
Hwei
+4.4%
Azir

Hwei vs Azir
Hwei
+3.8%
Galio

Hwei vs Galio
Hwei
+3.4%
Taliyah

Hwei vs Taliyah
Hwei
+3.0%
Annie

Hwei vs Annie
Hwei
+2.9%
Zoe

Hwei vs Zoe
Hwei
+2.7%
Ryze

Hwei vs Ryze
Hwei
+2.4%
Sylas

Hwei vs Sylas
Hwei
+2.4%
Aurelion Sol

Hwei vs Aurelion Sol
Hwei
+2.3%
Vladimir

Hwei vs Vladimir
Hwei
+2.1%
Lissandra

Hwei vs Lissandra
Hwei
+2.1%
Ekko

Hwei vs Ekko
Hwei
+1.4%
Akali

Hwei vs Akali
Hwei
+1.4%
Malzahar

Hwei vs Malzahar
Hwei
+1.0%
Viktor

Hwei vs Viktor
Hwei
+1.0%
Zed

Hwei vs Zed
Hwei
-1.0%
Mel

Hwei vs Mel
Hwei
-1.0%
Xerath

Hwei vs Xerath
Hwei
-1.1%
Yasuo

Hwei vs Yasuo
Hwei
-1.2%
Lux

Hwei vs Lux
Hwei
-1.4%
Veigar

Hwei vs Veigar
Hwei
-1.5%
Akshan

Hwei vs Akshan
Hwei
-1.5%
Yone

Hwei vs Yone
Hwei
-1.8%
Diana

Hwei vs Diana
Hwei
-2.1%
Katarina

Hwei vs Katarina
Hwei
-2.3%
Orianna

Hwei vs Orianna
Hwei
-2.4%
Irelia

Hwei vs Irelia
Hwei
-2.5%
Anivia

Hwei vs Anivia
Hwei
-2.8%
Syndra

Hwei vs Syndra
Hwei
-2.8%
Ahri

Hwei vs Ahri
Hwei
-3.6%
Fizz

Hwei vs Fizz
Hwei
-4.1%
Aurora

Hwei vs Aurora
Hwei
-4.1%
LeBlanc

Hwei vs LeBlanc
Hwei
-4.2%
Twisted Fate

Hwei vs Twisted Fate

Hwei lore:

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.

Hwei tips:

  • 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.

Hwei abilities description:

Signature of the Visionary
P
Signature of the Visionary (passive)
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.
Subject: Disaster
Q
Subject: Disaster (Q)
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.
Subject: Serenity
W
Subject: Serenity (W)
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.
Subject: Torment
E
Subject: Torment (E)
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.
Spiraling Despair
R
Spiraling Despair (R)
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.

Hwei Skins and Splash Arts

Default Hwei Default Hwei
Winterblessed Hwei Winterblessed Hwei
Spirit Blossom Hwei Spirit Blossom Hwei