MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Hwei vs Brand
What is Hwei's win rate vs Brand?
In Mid, Hwei wins 54% against Brand across 356 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Hwei ahead by 202 gold.
Does Hwei counter Brand?
The numbers call it close: 54% for Hwei over 356 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Brand as Hwei
When Hwei is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 67% over 172 games; 300 down, it drops to 42% over 184.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 67% | 172 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 42% | 184 |
| First blood | 61% | 178 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 60% | 122 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 60% | 192 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 63% | 129 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 73% | 48 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:37; the level 6 spike lands around 5:15. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Hwei build in Mid?
Into Brand specifically, Hwei finishes Blackfire Torch first most often: 52.9% over 136 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Hwei core is Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame: 53.9% across 3,487 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (22,835 games).
Skill plan: Hwei players max Q first and take Q at level 1.