Before her level-6 Demon Shade (P) stealth spike, Evelynn has weak jungle clear and dueling, so Hecarim uses Devastating Charge (E) dash pressure and Spirit of Dread (W) lifesteal sustain to crush the early game before her stealth ganks come online.

Amumu's early ganks and damage hinge entirely on landing Bandage Toss (Q); if it misses he gets kited, and Hecarim's Spirit of Dread (W) lifesteal outlasts his weak sustained damage to win the 1v1.

Nunu has no solo kill threat, and Hecarim's Devastating Charge (E) knockback interrupts the Biggest Snowball Ever! (W) channel while Spirit of Dread (W) lifesteal wins extended fights.

Before awakening a form via The Darkin Scythe (P), Kayn duels poorly, so Hecarim wins invades and skirmishes with fast clear and Devastating Charge (E) dash pressure before Kayn fills his orb.

Before items Master Yi has low DPS, and Hecarim's Devastating Charge (E) knockback and Onslaught of Shadows (R) fear cut off his Alpha Strike (Q) engage, bursting him in short fights.

Poppy's Steadfast Presence (W) grounds and nullifies Hecarim's Devastating Charge (E) dash, and Heroic Charge (E) pins him into a wall for a stun, shutting down his engage entirely.

Olaf's Ragnarok (R) grants CC immunity that ignores Hecarim's Devastating Charge (E) knockback and Onslaught of Shadows (R) fear, while Reckless Swing (E) true damage and Undertow (Q) slow overpower him in a sustained duel.

Warwick's Infinite Duress (R) suppresses and locks down a charging Hecarim, while Jaws of the Beast (Q) lifesteal and Eternal Hunger (P) sustain out-trade Hecarim's Spirit of Dread (W) lifesteal in prolonged fights.

Lee Sin interrupts Hecarim's Devastating Charge (E) dash with Sonic Wave (Q) and the Dragon's Rage (R) kick, and his strong early invade and gank tempo puts him ahead before Hecarim scales.

Xin Zhao interrupts Hecarim's Devastating Charge (E) dash with the third-hit knockup of Three Talon Strike (Q) and Wind Becomes Lightning (W), and his strong early duel damage beats Hecarim before item spikes.