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Hwei vs Galio MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio

Hwei vs Galio

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a long-range artillery mage who must control space with poke and E CC to prevent Galio's short-range engage.
Use high early agency and lane pressure to deny Galio's passive scaling and force him to respect your poke.

Trading pattern

Use Q and poke spells to control space and force Galio to hesitate before engaging.
Respect Galio W and E cooldowns; punish when they are down by stepping forward with E CC.
Hold E defensive choices to disrupt Galio's engage attempts and avoid his taunt and knock-up combos.

Danger windows

Galio is dangerous when W and E are available; avoid standing too close to prevent taunt and knock-up.
Be cautious when Galio's R is up as he can join side fights or counter-engage.
Punish Galio's missed E or W cooldowns by stepping forward with poke and E CC.

Early game

Abuse level 1-3 poke and choose E spellbook CC defensively to avoid Galio's W taunt and E engage.
Keep the wave in a state that discourages Galio from stepping into W and E range for short trades.
Avoid extended trades if you haven't unlocked full spellbook options at level 3.

Power spikes

Hwei's major spikes: level 3 for all spellbooks, level 6 R all-in, and first completed mage item.
Respect Galio's level 6 R for map impact and short trades; avoid overextending without vision.
Galio's early durability and W/E cooldowns define safe windows for Hwei to trade aggressively.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and E CC to deny Galio's short-range trades and keep him pressured.
Exploit Galio's cooldowns on W and E to land poke and set up level 6 all-in with R.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Galio from roaming and influencing side fights with R.

Tip: For Hwei vs Galio, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup