Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
9.8%

Caitlynvs Heimerdinger

CMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 14 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.

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Heimerdinger - 57.1% win rateHeimerdinger(57.1%)
Caitlyn - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
57.1% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup - 42.9% win rate
Heimerdinger
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.8
CS / min
6.0
958
DMG / min
1,188
14,530
Gold / game
12,723
297
Heal / min
95
509
DMG Mitigated / min
354
0.5
CC / min
1.0
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, giving Caitlyn a 14.3 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 0.4s 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Caitlyn
6.0Heimerdinger
Caitlyn edges out Heimerdinger by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
958Caitlyn
1,188Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Caitlyn 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
14,530Caitlyn
12,723Heimerdinger
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,806 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
0.5Caitlyn
1.0Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
806Caitlyn
449Heimerdinger
Caitlyn vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 357 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Build Against Heimerdinger

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Heimerdinger are Hubris, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn57.1%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger42.9%
Late Game
Caitlyn
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn57.1%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger42.9%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 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.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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
Press the Attack - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Heimerdinger
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs HeimerdingerGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery 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 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%9686.684413,56347.0%48.5%
45.94%8496.990913,81843.6%48.0%
49.23%8406.986413,83053.6%46.1%
45.75%6126.883813,41545.5%46.0%
50.54%5607.088313,73748.0%52.6%
47.84%4857.089913,91349.3%46.8%
51.37%4387.091114,32053.8%49.6%
54.81%3436.896414,44157.1%52.9%
50.16%3176.779813,48161.3%41.1%
46.81%2826.688413,65648.8%45.3%
50.00%2707.186713,70652.6%47.4%
52.19%2516.689213,84254.8%50.0%
53.66%2466.990313,69957.1%50.4%
49.17%2407.089413,90656.1%41.9%
55.17%2327.086414,13756.0%54.6%
54.95%2027.098114,73060.5%51.2%
50.79%1906.686513,15850.0%51.8%
49.18%1836.883113,57243.8%52.7%
48.28%1166.885413,42349.0%47.8%
47.37%1146.597613,68336.6%53.4%
49.56%1137.289414,21948.0%50.8%
54.46%1126.997213,88458.2%50.9%
52.68%1126.777113,25746.0%58.1%
33.96%1066.883213,27223.3%41.3%
49.50%1016.884913,98043.2%53.1%
52.69%936.787314,64056.8%50.0%
44.94%897.21,00113,96147.5%42.9%
58.44%776.81,02915,17356.7%59.6%
64.00%756.91,00415,14276.3%51.4%
55.00%406.680314,61453.3%56.0%
51.28%396.885814,49855.6%47.6%
42.11%386.667012,69150.0%37.5%
55.26%387.292415,11346.1%60.0%
30.00%306.586813,78933.3%26.7%
60.71%286.786015,07333.3%73.7%
55.00%206.272713,06755.6%54.5%
61.11%186.086615,86150.0%70.0%
47.06%177.288414,35950.0%45.5%
42.86%147.186011,58344.4%40.0%
57.14%146.895814,53057.1%57.1%
35.71%146.51,08614,34957.1%14.3%
50.00%126.81,07815,33950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.983614,64140.0%80.0%
55.56%96.483815,529100.0%42.9%
44.44%96.588414,9100.0%57.1%
66.67%97.41,28914,40680.0%50.0%
44.44%96.569815,06366.7%33.3%
44.44%95.879711,830100.0%16.7%
55.56%96.377712,07250.0%60.0%
55.56%97.01,11515,24050.0%60.0%
50.00%87.578312,52866.7%40.0%
25.00%87.485211,26225.0%25.0%
50.00%87.71,21514,37266.7%40.0%
50.00%86.91,19213,51160.0%33.3%
75.00%86.581515,2930.0%85.7%
42.86%76.682214,9140.0%50.0%
16.67%66.99448,71820.0%0.0%
16.67%66.581714,1550.0%33.3%
0.00%66.777910,9270.0%0.0%
100.00%55.979911,313100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.285416,1660.0%40.0%
60.00%56.71,13912,50233.3%100.0%
20.00%56.875214,23850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,00312,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.765313,925100.0%33.3%

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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 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. 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 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Heimerdinger?

The best Caitlyn build against Heimerdinger includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Caitlyn runes against Heimerdinger?

The best Caitlyn runes against Heimerdinger use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery 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 57.1% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.5 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.