Hwei
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Precision
Cut Down
Legend: Haste
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 18s | 13s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 18s | 13s | 2m |
| 9 | 6s | 17.5s | 13s | 2m |
| 11 | 6s | 17s | 13s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 6s | 16s | 12s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 6s | 16s | 11s | 1m20 |
Each spell line (QQ, QW, QE, WQ, etc.) offers a different tool — learn which combo to use: QQ for burst, WW for shield, EE for zone slow.
R (Spiraling Despair) marks a target and spreads fear — use it on a carry grouped with their team for maximum effect.
QQ (Devastating Fire) is your main burst in lane — land it for strong poke.
EW (Molten Fissure) is an excellent zone denial tool in teamfights — place it in chokepoints.
Playing as Hwei
Tips to maximize your impact
Each spell line (QQ, QW, QE, WQ, etc.) offers a different tool — learn which combo to use: QQ for burst, WW for shield, EE for zone slow.
R (Spiraling Despair) marks a target and spreads fear — use it on a carry grouped with their team for maximum effect.
QQ (Devastating Fire) is your main burst in lane — land it for strong poke.
EW (Molten Fissure) is an excellent zone denial tool in teamfights — place it in chokepoints.
Playing against Hwei
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Hwei is immobile and squishy — assassins and direct engages punish him easily.
His R spreads to nearby allies: don't stay grouped if a teammate is hit by the ult.
Most of his spells are skillshots with a delay — move constantly to dodge them.
Punish him when his main cooldowns are down — his burst has a notable cooldown between combos.
Stats with Hwei
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Hwei
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Counters
Best and worst matchups
Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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Pro Players
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