Hecarim Counters

The best picks globally to counter Hecarim include Kai'Sa, Ezreal, and Xayah. These champions are all good at countering Hecarim with win rates over 56%. Even if these Hecarim counter picks are not played opposite your position, it's not a good idea to take him into these matchups. They will most often win against Hecarim.

Yet, if the enemy team brings either Tristana or Taric, you should seriously think about picking him, as he easily beats these champions with win rates over 52% against both ofthem.

Stay Mobile: Hecarim thrives on taking out immobile champions, moving quickly to run them down. Stay mobile to avoid being an easy target, and always be mindful of your position, especially in team fights.

Utilize Crowd Control: The right crowd control (CC) can turn the tide in a fight against Hecarim. If he charges in without his game-changing Ultimate R, good CC can keep him away from carries and allow ranged teammates to kite and eliminate him.

Maintain Spacing: Keeping proper spacing is key to counter Hecarim. Playing in open spaces such as lanes and ensuring teammates aren't clumped together can prevent Hecarim from causing fear in the whole team and allow for effective retaliation.

Vision Is Crucial: Hecarim is hindered by good vision. If you're expecting a fight or skirmish, set up appropriate vision around the lane to limit his flanking movements. This forces Hecarim to directly engage, giving your team the chance to react.

Match His Early Game Aggression: Hecarim can be a force in the early game. To counter this, focus on frequent ganks and invades to starve him of resources and curb his impact on the game.

Utilize His Power Spike Pattern: Hecarim's power spikes at levels 3, 6, and 11 when he can drastically increase his damage output and sustain. Be mindful of these levels and consider playing defensively during these spikes to minimize his advantage.

Tenacity Can Save You: Crowd control is Hecarim's worst enemy, and a champion with good tenacity can throw a wrench in his onslaught. Building tenacity can help keep you alive and fighting when Hecarim tries to charge into battle.