Ezreal vs Hwei ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Ezreal landing (Q) poke through minion gaps before Hwei can respond with (E) CC or (R) all-in.
Ezreal wins short trades by poking safely and avoids extended fights where Hwei's magic damage and CC dominate.
Ezreal needs wave states that prevent Hwei from hiding behind minions to punish last-hit attempts and control dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Punish Hwei stepping out for ranged minions with (Q) plus auto only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid using (E) aggressively without support cover since (E) CC can punish your engage or escape.
When (E) CC is on cooldown, step forward to poke and force him to burn defensive spells or recall.

Danger windows

Respect (E) CC window, which enables his all-in or support follow-up; avoid stepping forward when it's available.
Avoid overextending when enemy support controls brush or engage zones, as Hwei's poke plus CC can quickly punish.
Be cautious after using (E) aggressively, as Ezreal is vulnerable to Hwei's poke and CC without his main escape.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and create poke angles where (Q) hits Hwei without minion block.
At level 2, watch for (E) spellbook choice; punish if he picks a non-CC option and his support is passive.
Hold wave near your side to reduce Hwei's all-in threat and create safer (Q) poke windows.

Power spikes

First completed item spike lets Ezreal contest wave and objective with safer repeated (Q) poke; use this to pressure Hwei before dragon.
Two-item spike greatly increases poke and cooldown cycling, enabling Ezreal to control fights and force Hwei into defensive play.
Level 6 (R) allows Ezreal to influence wave and fights from range; use it to trim waves or finish low-health targets before all-ins.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent (Q) poke to force Hwei off CS and secure dragon control before item spikes.
Convert poke damage into turret plates by crashing waves after softening Hwei and his support.
Use (E) defensively to survive engage windows, then scale into mid-game teamfights where Ezreal's mobility and poke shine.