MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Hwei vs Zeri
What is Hwei's win rate vs Zeri?
In ADC, Hwei wins 51% against Zeri across 179 observed ranked games.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Hwei behind by 529 gold.
Hwei at 15:00
- Gold: -529
- CS: 0
- XP: +432
Typical gap to Zeri, from 177 games that reached 15:00.
Does Hwei counter Zeri?
Too close to call. Hwei sits at 51% over 179 games, so neither pick counters the other here. The lane goes to whoever wins the spots below, like the gold lead at 10:00 or staying alive until 15:00, so play for those and let the pick argument go.
How to beat Zeri as Hwei
When Hwei is ahead in gold at 10:00, this matchup runs 64% over 70 games; behind, it drops to 43% over 109.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 64% | 70 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 43% | 109 |
| First blood | 57% | 81 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 65% | 60 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 59% | 65 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 73% | 55 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:44; the level 6 spike lands around 7:09. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Hwei build in ADC?
Into Zeri specifically, Hwei finishes Blackfire Torch first most often: 51.6% over 62 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Hwei core is Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame: 54.3% across 693 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (3,631 games).
Skill plan: Hwei players max Q first and take Q at level 1.