TOP 5 HWEI COUNTERS MIDLANE

Hwei, the Visionary, is a versatile mage with a vast array of abilities, making him a formidable opponent in the mid lane. His strength lies in his ability to control the battlefield with his unique spell combinations. However, Hwei has vulnerabilities that can be exploited:

• Lack of Mobility: Hwei lacks dashes or blinks, making him susceptible to gap closers.
• Skill Shot Reliance: Missing key abilities can significantly reduce his damage output.
• Extended Cooldowns: His powerful abilities come with longer cooldowns, providing windows of opportunity.

To effectively counter Hwei, consider champions that can:

• Close the gap quickly.
• Punish missed skill shots.
• Apply consistent pressure.

1. Zed

• Playstyle: AD Assassin
• Strengths:
  • High burst damage to eliminate Hwei quickly.
  • Mobility to dodge Hwei's skill shots.
  • Can exploit Hwei's lack of escape tools.

Play Tips:

• Level 6 All-In: Utilize Death Mark (R) to burst Hwei before he can react.
• Shadow Play: Use Living Shadow (W) to dodge abilities and reposition.
• Roam Effectively: Pressure other lanes to capitalize on Hwei's immobility.

2. Qiyana

• Playstyle: AD Assassin
• Strengths:
  • High burst damage with terrain-based crowd control.
  • Excellent roaming potential.
  • Can quickly punish Hwei's positioning.

Play Tips:

• Elemental Control: Utilize terrain for Supreme Display of Talent (R) to maximize CC.
• Quick Trades: Engage and disengage swiftly to avoid extended trades.
• Roaming: Apply pressure on side lanes to keep Hwei on the back foot.

3. Talon

• Playstyle: AD Assassin
• Strengths:
  • Exceptional mobility with wall traversal.
  • High burst damage to eliminate Hwei swiftly.
  • Strong early-game presence.

Play Tips:

• Wall Hops: Use Assassin's Path (E) to bypass wards and surprise Hwei.
• Burst Combos: Engage with Noxian Diplomacy (Q) and Rake (W) for quick trades.
• Roam: Capitalize on Talon's roaming capabilities to snowball other lanes.

4. Irelia

• Playstyle: AD Bruiser
• Strengths:
  • Sustained damage with strong dueling potential.
  • Mobility through minion waves.
  • Can outlast Hwei in extended trades.

Play Tips:

• Stack Passive: Use Bladesurge (Q) on minions to stack Ionian Fervor before engaging.
• Engage Post-Level 6: Utilize Vanguard's Edge (R) to initiate fights and lock down Hwei.
• Wave Control: Manage minion waves to set up favorable trades.

5. Syndra

• Playstyle: AP Mage
• Strengths:
  • Long-range poke with Dark Sphere (Q).
  • Crowd control with Scatter the Weak (E).
  • High burst potential with Unleashed Power (R).

Play Tips:

• Zone Control: Use spheres to control space and limit Hwei's movement.
• Punish Missteps: Capitalize on Hwei's positioning errors with stuns and burst damage.
• Maintain Distance: Keep trades at range to minimize Hwei's impact.