Azir vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Azir vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Focus on medium lane pressure using soldiers to deny Hwei's free poke and CS opportunities.
Prioritize safe farming and soldier placement to scale into strong DPS and zone control.
Respect Hwei's long-range poke and variable (E) spellbook CC when contesting space.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to spawn soldiers and (Q) to reposition them for short-range poke without overextending.
Punish Hwei's incorrect (E) spell choice by stepping forward with soldier damage.
Hold (R) to disengage or isolate Hwei if he commits aggressively or mispositions.

Danger windows

Beware of (E) fear or root from spellbook creating lockdown windows for follow-up damage.
Avoid using (E) aggressively without a safe exit to prevent being caught by Hwei's CC and poke.
Be extra cautious when (R) is down, as Hwei's level 6 all-in and poke pressure become more threatening.

Early game

Avoid extended fights before placing soldiers to prevent getting overwhelmed by Hwei's poke and CC.
Use soldier poke on Hwei when he steps close to soldiers to chip health safely.
Keep (E) and (R) ready to escape or counter (E) fear/root and level 6 all-in attempts.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) greatly improves Azir's safety and ability to deter or punish all-ins.
First completed mage DPS item significantly boosts soldier damage, enabling stronger trades.
Respect Hwei's level 3 full spellbook options and level 6 (R) for increased poke and all-in threat.

Win conditions

Scale into high soldier DPS and use controlled spacing to convert lane priority into objective fights.
Use (R) to deny Hwei's all-ins and force him into unfavorable positions.
Exploit Hwei's wrong (E) spell choices and overextensions by stepping forward with soldier poke and (Q) repositioning.