How to Counter Hou Yi
Best counters in Honor of Kings S12 (June 2026)
Last updated: 2026-06-07 · Counter list from Camp HOK / HoKStats intl reference — no official matchup win rates
Tier S+Farm LaneWR: 48.7%Pick: 2.8%Ban: 0.2%
Best Counters to Hou Yi
Why These Counters Work
- • Dive comps with multiple threats overwhelm Hou Yi — he has no escape.
- • Assassins punish his immobile positioning in lane and teamfights.
- • Early pressure before his attack-speed passive stacks.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in his ultimate sun zone — walk out immediately.
- • Peeling only one diver when enemy has flank and front engage.
- • Letting him free-farm when your comp cannot outscale.
FAQ
Who counters Hou Yi?
Agudo, Master Luban, Cirrus, Charlotte are strong picks into Hou Yi on the international server.
How do you counter Hou Yi's ultimate?
Exit the sun field; engage him while it is on cooldown; flank during channel.
What items help against Hou Yi?
Armor for his physical DPS; anti-dive HP on supports.
Is Hou Yi strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Hou Yi is Tier S+ with 48.7% win rate, 2.8% pick rate, and 0.2% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).