Hwei, League of Legends' Enigmatic New Champion, Faces a Challenging Debut with a Sub-30% Win Rate

Hwei was touted as the Apehelios 2.0, a champion with an exceptionally high skill ceiling that would demand considerable time to master. True to that description, players are finding themselves uncertain about how to effectively navigate this new champion.

This scenario is not unfamiliar in recent history. When Briar was initially introduced, players took some time to shift from building lethality or attack speed to prioritizing a Stridebreaker instead. The introduction of new champions often brings about a period of adjustment, and it takes time for players to become familiar with their mechanics.

Hwei emerges as the latest champion release grappling with a win rate below 30%

The settling process may be prolonged, especially considering Hwei's complex kit, which includes ten abilities (eleven if you count his passive). Data from sources like U.GG and Lolalytics indicates that Hwei's win rate has fluctuated between 27% and 35%, marking him as the lowest-performing champion in the game.

While it's not unprecedented for newly released champions to face challenges (Yuumi, at one point, dipped to a 25% win rate), Hwei presents additional complexities. Much like Aphelios upon his initial release, Hwei's method of selecting and utilizing abilities proves unintuitive for many League players. Consequently, his win rate might remain low for an extended period, surpassing the norm for a recently introduced champion.