Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
8.9%

Caitlynvs Heimerdinger

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

Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 10 games. Caitlyn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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 - 60.0% win rateHeimerdinger(60.0%)
Caitlyn - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
60.0% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup - 40.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.7
CS / min
6.6
959
DMG / min
914
14,419
Gold / game
11,984
206
Heal / min
66
342
DMG Mitigated / min
343
0.7
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn 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 crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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.

Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.7Caitlyn
6.6Heimerdinger
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Heimerdinger players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
959Caitlyn
914Heimerdinger
Caitlyn deals 45 more champion damage per minute than Heimerdinger. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Heimerdinger choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Caitlyn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,419Caitlyn
11,984Heimerdinger
Caitlyn generates a commanding 2,435 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
0.9Heimerdinger
Both Caitlyn and Heimerdinger provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
548Caitlyn
410Heimerdinger
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 138 more damage per minute than Heimerdinger, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Heimerdinger.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn66.7%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%
Late Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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.

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Runes Against Heimerdinger

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerTriumph - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Alacrity - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Heimerdinger
Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn 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
49.64%9776.883613,13550.8%48.7%
47.64%7647.290013,71544.5%49.8%
52.40%7296.985213,30450.5%53.8%
48.28%7276.685513,25447.2%49.1%
47.89%6647.086113,47446.2%49.3%
51.93%6497.085013,20247.7%55.3%
51.99%4526.890913,52858.5%46.8%
49.76%4187.091214,02045.9%52.4%
49.61%2546.788513,43150.0%49.3%
49.59%2466.789013,50851.0%48.6%
48.23%2266.784813,98051.7%46.0%
56.13%2126.792113,67850.0%61.2%
49.01%2027.082812,88848.9%49.1%
47.89%1907.387214,06351.9%45.0%
47.34%1886.985513,40539.0%53.1%
54.05%1857.089413,18057.8%50.5%
45.65%1847.086813,58842.6%47.4%
50.86%1757.088013,13454.5%47.1%
55.95%1687.088713,24857.3%54.8%
46.97%1327.188713,11847.5%46.6%
63.89%1087.31,01514,65266.0%62.3%
54.29%1056.874813,20751.2%56.3%
50.63%796.690513,18142.4%56.5%
45.95%746.996013,71558.8%35.0%
60.56%717.298113,69650.0%69.2%
46.38%696.984112,96255.2%40.0%
49.25%676.982113,78660.0%42.9%
33.85%656.981312,96227.8%41.4%
51.67%607.477313,99557.1%48.7%
40.00%556.578312,29938.1%41.2%
42.00%507.173912,68536.4%46.4%
68.75%486.893914,51273.3%66.7%
40.43%477.186813,45347.4%35.7%
39.47%386.869212,02850.0%25.0%
36.11%366.799614,44758.3%25.0%
41.38%297.476212,96237.5%46.1%
51.72%297.091414,16455.6%50.0%
46.43%287.377313,83150.0%44.4%
45.00%207.172512,06960.0%30.0%
17.65%177.062512,52337.5%0.0%
20.00%157.578113,67916.7%22.2%
20.00%156.384313,16720.0%20.0%
64.29%147.01,04115,91980.0%55.6%
78.57%146.874911,67388.9%60.0%
61.54%136.587212,43825.0%77.8%
45.45%116.71,06214,88450.0%42.9%
45.45%116.881712,32016.7%80.0%
72.73%116.492312,23366.7%80.0%
60.00%107.795914,41966.7%50.0%
50.00%86.050210,51940.0%66.7%
42.86%76.888414,769100.0%33.3%
57.14%74.065710,90350.0%60.0%
42.86%75.883811,04433.3%50.0%
57.14%76.283812,61833.3%75.0%
50.00%67.093213,24333.3%66.7%
16.67%67.886312,09850.0%0.0%
66.67%65.659313,123100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.81,13913,94766.7%66.7%
40.00%57.597516,59850.0%33.3%
20.00%54.599615,728100.0%0.0%
80.00%54.962710,04666.7%100.0%
20.00%55.486312,8240.0%25.0%
20.00%56.06209,74533.3%0.0%
80.00%55.285816,4290.0%80.0%
40.00%57.675612,73250.0%33.3%
40.00%57.375613,1940.0%40.0%

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Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Caitlyn do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

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

How does Caitlyn do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Heimerdinger?

The best Caitlyn build against Heimerdinger includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Heimerdinger?

When playing Caitlyn 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.