Xayah vs Hwei ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Xayah's ability to set feather lines that punish Hwei's linear approach and last-hit path.
Xayah needs to manage wave states that allow feather placement without overextending against Hwei's long-range poke and control.
Xayah scales better into front-to-back fights with self-peel and feather roots, while Hwei pressures early with poke and CC.

Trading pattern

Set up feather lines with (Q) and autos before committing to trades to threaten (E) root on Hwei.
Punish Hwei's last-hit animations when they walk through feather lines, but only if your support can contest their engage.
Avoid trades when (R) is down, as you lose your main defensive tool against Hwei's all-in and poke windows.

Danger windows

Respect (E) spellbook CC choice, especially fear or root, which enable his all-in or poke burst.
Avoid stepping into range when (R) is available, as his ultimate increases kill threat and zone control.
Beware of enemy support controlling brush or engage zones, which can make last-hit punishment too risky.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the wave and place feathers behind Hwei's expected last-hit path.
Punish Hwei's last-hit attempts with autos plus (Q) only if enemy support cannot immediately counterattack.
Avoid stepping too far forward early before feather lines are established to reduce poke damage from (Q) and (E).

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks untargetability and feather burst, allowing you to deny Hwei's committed engage and punish chase.
First completed marksman item increases your sustained DPS and feather threat, enabling longer front-to-back fights.
Two-item spike solidifies your damage and peel, forcing Hwei to avoid linear chases through your feathers.

Win conditions

Convert feather-root punish windows into CS leads and force Hwei off the wave to deny farm and plates.
Use lane priority gained from successful trades to help secure dragon vision and control.
Scale into teamfights where your self-peel and front-to-back DPS can outlast Hwei's poke and CC threats.