Orianna vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Hwei

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage who relies on ball placement to zone and create teamfight opportunities against Hwei's poke and control mage style.
Orianna should avoid giving Hwei free long-range poke and crowd control by managing spacing and wave state to limit his lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Use Q to poke and zone while shielding or speeding yourself with W and E to survive return damage.
Punish Hwei if he picks the wrong Hwei E spell for the situation by engaging quickly before he can react.
Avoid extended trades when Hwei's crowd control is available and respect his poke cooldowns to trade favorably.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Hwei's Hwei E crowd control is up as it enables his all-in threat.
Avoid overextending before level 6 when Orianna is immobile and vulnerable to Hwei's poke and crowd control.
Respect Hwei's level 6 all-in with Hwei R and prepare to use R defensively or disengage.

Early game

Respect Hwei's high early agency and poke by using E shield and careful ball positioning to minimize damage.
Avoid reckless trades before level 6 when Orianna is vulnerable to Hwei's crowd control from Hwei E.
Use short trades after Hwei uses Hwei E or misses key poke spells to safely chip damage.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spikes are level 6 R for displacement and first completed mage item for damage and survivability.
Hwei's major spikes are level 3 unlocking full spellbook options and level 6 Hwei R for all-in potential.
Respect Hwei's power spikes by playing cautiously around Hwei E crowd control and Hwei R all-in windows.

Win conditions

Control the lane with precise ball placement to zone Hwei and minimize his poke effectiveness.
Punish Hwei's wrong Hwei E spell choices and cooldowns with quick trades and wave pressure.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage R for teamfight impact and secure lane control for roaming or objective pressure.