Hwei vs Sion Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
In Mid, this is Hwei versus Sion — a mage/support hybrid against a tank/fighter hybrid. Over 242 ranked games on patch 16.13.1, Hwei closes out 57.4% of them. Being 7.4 points clear of the 50% line makes Sion a favourable draw for Hwei.
Subject: Serenity (W) and Unstoppable Onslaught (R) are usually what decide a trade between Hwei and Sion. The pressure spikes when Spiraling Despair and Unstoppable Onslaught come online together.
Hwei holds a 375-unit range advantage (550 to 175), and that shapes how the lane is traded out. Hwei can poke for free, so Sion has to pick a moment instead of trading blindly.
This is a mixed-versus-mixed exchange between Hwei and Sion. Hwei carries 580 base health to Sion’s 655, and 21 armour to 36. Sion starts 15 armour ahead, which is felt before either buys anything. Level 18 armour lands at 101 for Hwei and 107 for Sion. Sion also hits harder before items — 68 AD to 54. Sion moves quicker at base (330 against 345), which shows up on roams.
Difficulty ratings read 9/10 and 5/10, with Hwei on the harder end — worth weighing before trusting the percentage. A 242-game window is wide enough to trust the direction, narrow enough to shift. Figures refresh from Emerald+ ranked play, so this Hwei page follows the live meta.
FAQ
Yes — Hwei holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Hwei wins 57.4% of the recorded games.
57.4% from Hwei's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
242 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Hwei build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Hwei build page.