Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Blitzcrankvs Heimerdinger

FTankSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Blitzcrank wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 7 games. Blitzcrank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Heimerdinger - 57.1% win rateHeimerdinger(57.1%)
Blitzcrank - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
57.1% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank matchup - 42.9% win rate
Heimerdinger
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.9
CS / min
2.6
360
DMG / min
984
10,787
Gold / game
11,150
139
Heal / min
83
1,372
DMG Mitigated / min
364
1.2
CC / min
1.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, giving Blitzcrank a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Blitzcrank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Blitzcrank leads by 1,064 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Blitzcrank, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.9Blitzcrank
2.6Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger edges out Blitzcrank by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
360Blitzcrank
984Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 624 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,787Blitzcrank
11,150Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger earns 363 more gold per game than Blitzcrank, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Heimerdinger slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Blitzcrank
1.0Heimerdinger
Both Blitzcrank and Heimerdinger provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,511Blitzcrank
447Heimerdinger
Blitzcrank vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,064 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Blitzcrank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Blitzcrank Build Against Heimerdinger

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Heimerdinger are Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra and Heartsteel. This combination gives Blitzcrank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank66.7%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Blitzcrank at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Heimerdinger. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Blitzcrank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Heimerdinger players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Blitzcrank Runes Against Heimerdinger

Resolve rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Blitzcrank rune vs HeimerdingerFont of Life - best Blitzcrank rune vs HeimerdingerConditioning - best Blitzcrank rune vs HeimerdingerOvergrowth - best Blitzcrank rune vs Heimerdinger
Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Blitzcrank rune vs HeimerdingerApproach Velocity - best Blitzcrank rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Blitzcrank to press their advantage against Heimerdinger, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Blitzcrank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Blitzcrank's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Blitzcrank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.98%1661.03558,31135.1%51.1%
52.55%1370.93438,28553.9%51.4%
47.73%1321.03558,77144.4%50.0%
41.46%1231.03628,49139.3%43.3%
42.74%1171.03498,63147.4%38.3%
46.43%1120.93488,58850.0%44.3%
46.30%1081.13418,32349.0%43.9%
40.40%991.03668,79644.7%37.7%
57.32%820.93688,25855.0%59.5%
52.50%800.93548,45348.6%55.8%
44.30%791.03588,56635.5%50.0%
49.35%771.03667,96755.8%41.2%
50.00%720.93829,02954.8%46.3%
54.17%721.03418,04858.8%50.0%
56.45%621.03618,71862.5%52.6%
40.32%621.03718,74534.8%43.6%
65.52%580.92788,39770.0%60.7%
46.43%560.93938,85145.0%47.2%
51.02%491.13438,65638.1%60.7%
36.73%491.03868,37123.8%46.4%
47.92%481.04118,10745.0%50.0%
63.83%470.93548,97368.2%60.0%
59.57%470.93528,55068.2%52.0%
55.56%451.03828,37863.6%47.8%
43.18%440.93309,12026.7%51.7%
42.11%381.03297,83650.0%31.3%
48.57%351.03919,26614.3%71.4%
55.88%341.03448,49747.1%64.7%
50.00%341.04379,59153.3%47.4%
64.29%281.03948,35657.1%71.4%
51.85%270.93427,96646.1%57.1%
45.45%221.04019,02250.0%40.0%
42.86%210.93879,37640.0%43.8%
37.50%161.03929,30750.0%30.0%
57.14%141.03939,66440.0%66.7%
28.57%141.03589,18140.0%22.2%
75.00%121.235610,759100.0%70.0%
58.33%120.938410,00950.0%62.5%
45.45%110.83129,23166.7%37.5%
63.64%111.747610,62566.7%62.5%
70.00%100.74279,441100.0%57.1%
55.56%90.83738,06766.7%50.0%
62.50%81.13328,70650.0%75.0%
37.50%81.13788,72260.0%0.0%
0.00%71.14049,8610.0%0.0%
57.14%71.936010,78766.7%50.0%
57.14%71.04489,06575.0%33.3%
28.57%71.33798,9960.0%50.0%
71.43%70.93799,32750.0%80.0%
57.14%72.647011,1510.0%80.0%
50.00%60.737510,5750.0%50.0%
50.00%61.13449,54525.0%100.0%
16.67%61.039011,2760.0%25.0%
60.00%51.95439,32433.3%100.0%
60.00%50.73349,1340.0%75.0%
60.00%52.64099,563100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.946910,1390.0%75.0%
40.00%51.56919,79450.0%33.3%

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Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Blitzcrank do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Blitzcrank do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Heimerdinger?

The best Blitzcrank build against Heimerdinger includes Riftmaker, Titanic Hydra, Heartsteel with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Blitzcrank runes against Heimerdinger?

The best Blitzcrank runes against Heimerdinger use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Blitzcrank counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Blitzcrank has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 57.1% win rate. Blitzcrank strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Heimerdinger?

When playing Blitzcrank against Heimerdinger, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.