Zeri vs Hwei ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

The lane turns on punishing Hwei's predictable CS paths with (W) through walls for poke damage.
Zeri wins extended trades with (R) active, using terrain for (E) escapes and kiting.
Hwei controls lane with long-range poke and CC, so Zeri must avoid short burst trades before items.

Trading pattern

Punish Hwei when he steps up for caster minions by firing (W) through walls if support threat is low.
Avoid last-hit punishment if enemy support controls brush or can immediately countertrade.
Use (Q) carefully to poke during (E) cooldown, as missing (Q) reduces your trade safety.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root or fear spellbook choice, which enables his all-in or poke threat.
Avoid trading when enemy support can follow instantly from brush or river control.
Do not engage without (E) available or near walls, as escape options sharply decrease.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely near walls, enabling (E) escapes against Hwei's poke.
Avoid stepping up for caster minion last-hits if enemy support threatens to punish.
Hold wave near your side to reduce Hwei's poke angles and limit his all-in setups.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks extended fights where Zeri's mobility and damage outpace Hwei's poke.
First completed marksman item lets Zeri safely contest waves and punish Hwei's skillshot reliance.
Two-item spike enhances Zeri's kiting and DPS, making objective fights around terrain favorable.

Win conditions

Scale through safe farming using wall terrain to avoid poke and reach item spikes.
Convert health leads into wave crashes to take plates and force Hwei under turret.
Use (R) and (E) to kite extended fights around terrain, maximizing DPS while staying safe in teamfights.