League of Legends Hwei will be the new mid-lane champion coming in the LoL 13.24 patch and we already have teasers revealing his abilities and release date.
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| League of Legends Hwei - the new mid-lane champion |
Earlier this year, LoL developers hinted at 4 upcoming champions for the Rift, starting with Milio and Naafiri's release in March and July, then the "hangry jungler," Briar in August as promised.
Till November 2023, we have got three out of the anticipated four champions for 2023. And Riot Lexical has already revealed the next champion, LoL Hwei, describing them as an "artistic mid-laner," skillful in delicate artistry. This upcoming champion is rumored to hit the League of Legends scene this month. So, here we have detailed all that is known about Hwei, including the release date, abilities, lore, and more.
League of Legends Hwei Release Date
While Riot Games' pace of champion releases has shifted since League of Legends' early days, the release of any new champion in the meta remains a significant event, gathering the community through teasers and anticipation.
Clues from the upcoming Winterblessed 2023 skins hint at Hwei's release date as the Winterblessed Sylas' description mentions Hwei's name, linking his release to Patch 13.24 on PBE servers. The LoL 13.24 patch is anticipated to go live on December 6, 2023, and so is Hwei.
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| League of Legends Hwei will possibly get Winterblessed 2023 skin |
Hwei has received some teasers on the PBE server, indicating he'll be available for testing in a few weeks.
League of Legends Hwei Abilities
Riot Games has kept details about LoL Hwei's abilities under wraps, however, we do know that Hwei will be the second mid-lane-centric champion in 2023, following Naafiri's debut.
The Ionian mage's expected ability kit revolves around painting and bringing art to life through primordial powers. Rumors suggest he wields a massive paintbrush as a weapon and a means to manifest his creations.
Moreover, recent hints point to Hwei's artistic journey being divided into three phases, potentially tied to his passive involving the number three. New teasers from Riot Emizery's hints referencing the 'Rule of Thirds' in visual arts suggest Hwei's passive might revolve around triggering special effects on his third auto-attack, such as utility boosts or increased damage.
Riot Emizery posted this wikipedia article about the rule of thirds on Hwei mains https://t.co/aVX98LEJ3D pic.twitter.com/fVkabAKgje
— Spideraxe (@Spideraxe30) November 13, 2023
Well, fans expect this new LoL champion, Hwei to belong to the control or artillery mage category, dealing significant damage through his paintings.
League of Legends Hwei Lore and Backstory
LoL Hwei, the artist champion, promises to bring vibrancy to the Rift with his artistry, contrasting his somber personality. This Ionian mage is said to have connections to Primordial Demons like Fiddlesticks and Nilah, through a pact with Ashlesh, the Lord of Joy. He's depicted as a youthful humanoid with a backstory possibly reminiscent of Nilah's.
Though no official splash art of Hwei exists, Riot has shared teasers featuring bold colors and abstract stylizations. According to Riot Gao, Hwei's skills have evolved beyond his masters', creating his unique style through exploration and experimentation.
The inspiration behind Hwei is an artist on a journey, typically traversing three stages: learning the principles, breaking boundaries for self-discovery, and transcending to a new level. His artistic mark is expected to be visible on Summoner's Rift, complementing his creative gameplay.
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| LoL Hwei has already been teased in the PBE servers |
Well, LoL Hwei, a courageous artist ready to share his visions and engage in battles, will be an intriguing addition to the Mid-lane champions. With his unique playstyle involving paintings and primordial magic, Hwei could be one of the top picks upon release, potentially leading to several bans in the initial weeks.
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