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Abilities
E
Subject: Torment
Hwei envisions a series of torments, allowing him to paint controlling visages.<br><br>This ability replaces Hwei's abilities with crowd control abilities: Grim Visage, Gaze of the Abyss, and Crushing Maw.
Passive
Signature of the Visionary
Hwei primes enemy champions he damages with his abilities for his signature finishing touch.<br><br>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.
Q
Subject: Disaster
Hwei envisions a series of disasters, allowing him to paint a devastating blow.<br><br>This ability replaces Hwei's abilities with damaging abilities: Devastating Fire, Severing Bolt, and Molten Fissure.
R (Ultimate)
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.
W
Subject: Serenity
Hwei envisions a series of serenities, allowing him to paint invigorating settings.<br><br>This ability replaces Hwei's abilities with utility abilities: Fleeting Current, Pool of Reflection, and Stirring Lights.
Playing As 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.
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.
About 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.
How to Play Hwei
Playing Hweieffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a mage, Hwei benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally 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 Counters and Matchups
Hwei's toughest matchup this patch is Aatrox. Conversely, Hwei performs strongly into Tristana.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Hwei
Riot rates Hwei's difficulty at 9/10. Hwei rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.