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Hwei vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Zed

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a control mage who must use long-range poke and E spellbook CC to deny Zed's all-in attempts.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Zed from safely scaling or setting up his burst combos.

Trading pattern

Trade by controlling space with Q poke and holding E CC to counter Zed's W+E engage.
Dodge Zed Q to reduce his poke and punish his missed combos with E CC and follow-up spells.
Avoid extended trades when Zed's R is up; focus on short poke and disengage until level 6.

Danger windows

Zed's W+E+Q combo is hard to dodge; hold E CC to interrupt or escape his engage.
Zed's R all-in can dodge key abilities and finish targets; use W shield and positioning to survive.
Be cautious when Zed's key cooldowns are available; avoid overextending without E CC ready.

Early game

Exploit Zed's weakness before level 3 by aggressively poking with Q and using E CC to disrupt his engage.
Use W shield options to survive early burst attempts and maintain lane presence.
Avoid giving Zed easy all-in windows by keeping distance and controlling space with spells.

Power spikes

Hwei's level 3 unlock of all spellbooks grants full poke, CC, and shield options to control trades.
Level 6 R provides a strong all-in threat to punish Zed's mobility and burst.
Respect Zed's level 3 W-E-Q combo and level 6 R as major burst windows to avoid.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and E CC to control lane and deny Zed's early aggression.
Punish Zed's missed W engage with E CC and Q poke to build advantage.
Reach level 6 and leverage R for all-in kills or to force Zed back, securing lane dominance.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup