Diana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Dianavs Hecarim

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Diana vs Hecarim is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Diana based on 27 games. Diana wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Diana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Diana vs Hecarim matchup.

Diana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Diana 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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Hecarim - 48.1% win rateHecarim(48.1%)
Diana - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Diana
48.1% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Diana matchup - 51.9% win rate
Hecarim
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Diana vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Diana vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 27
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
1.3
CS / min
1.3
720
DMG / min
746
12,155
Gold / game
12,899
265
Heal / min
676
1,264
DMG Mitigated / min
1,182
0.4
CC / min
0.8
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Diana vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Diana vs Hecarim matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Diana's 48.1%, giving Hecarim a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Hecarim is slightly favored, Diana can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Hecarim's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Diana vs Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Diana in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Diana
1.3Hecarim
Diana and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
720Diana
746Hecarim
Damage output is virtually even between Diana and Hecarim, with only 26 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,155Diana
12,899Hecarim
Hecarim earns 743 more gold per game than Diana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Hecarim slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Diana
0.8Hecarim
Hecarim provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Diana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,529Diana
1,857Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Diana, healing and mitigating 328 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Diana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Diana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Diana Build Against Hecarim

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Diana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Diana against Hecarim are Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Diana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Diana the best chance to compete against Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Diana vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Diana early game win rateDiana58.3%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim41.7%
Late Game
Hecarim
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Diana late game win rateDiana40.0%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim60.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Diana. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Diana must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hecarim reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hecarim survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Diana Runes Against Hecarim

Domination rune tree - Diana primary runes vs HecarimDomination
Electrocute - best Diana rune vs HecarimSudden Impact - best Diana rune vs HecarimDeep Ward - best Diana rune vs HecarimTreasure Hunter - best Diana rune vs Hecarim
Precision rune tree - Diana secondary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Diana rune vs HecarimCoup de Grace - best Diana rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Diana the best tools to compete against Hecarim in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Diana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Diana'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 Diana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Diana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.89%1066.089612,54257.5%47.5%
46.88%961.470112,76850.9%41.5%
44.21%951.368512,66154.4%34.7%
53.41%881.674013,05457.1%50.0%
40.48%845.886012,46647.1%36.0%
46.91%811.475312,44346.5%47.4%
51.90%796.181713,19263.3%44.9%
52.56%781.479714,27665.6%43.5%
48.00%754.385011,97651.2%43.8%
49.33%755.693312,65248.6%50.0%
37.84%741.575313,37843.8%33.3%
49.30%714.089713,29055.6%45.5%
56.52%691.777913,48154.8%57.9%
54.41%686.295413,29353.6%55.0%
49.23%655.988112,35254.8%44.1%
45.31%645.985611,96039.4%51.6%
46.03%636.286512,22342.9%48.6%
57.14%635.286312,40456.0%57.9%
56.14%576.099812,19848.3%64.3%
52.63%575.786911,31251.7%53.6%
51.79%565.889712,43761.3%40.0%
59.26%543.492514,29169.6%51.6%
37.74%531.485012,88538.5%37.0%
49.02%515.990612,44340.9%55.2%
43.48%466.079511,94447.6%40.0%
54.35%461.478313,55643.8%60.0%
50.00%446.088311,93163.6%36.4%
35.71%426.385411,48334.8%36.8%
53.66%411.680112,95545.8%64.7%
47.50%401.470113,41960.0%40.0%
41.03%393.982312,59941.2%40.9%
36.84%386.079011,31343.8%31.8%
59.46%371.274213,67770.6%50.0%
45.95%371.270211,96142.1%50.0%
57.14%356.093313,40884.6%40.9%
57.14%351.569112,15855.6%58.8%
52.94%341.170412,14460.0%47.4%
66.67%336.185011,57864.7%68.8%
78.79%335.61,00112,83776.9%80.0%
43.75%322.178513,77363.6%33.3%
46.88%321.373512,19350.0%41.7%
48.39%312.477212,71258.3%42.1%
41.94%311.687112,54741.2%42.9%
43.33%302.685311,67244.4%41.7%
63.33%305.486912,21650.0%72.2%
51.72%291.480413,53753.9%50.0%
48.28%291.690912,53643.8%53.9%
68.97%296.091612,06478.6%60.0%
57.14%281.485214,01960.0%55.6%
53.57%285.792812,38961.5%46.7%
48.15%271.477814,61054.5%43.8%
70.37%276.289511,94770.6%70.0%
48.15%271.372012,15558.3%40.0%
66.67%271.381013,65066.7%66.7%
34.62%261.877813,33946.1%23.1%
46.15%265.196812,22146.1%46.1%
44.00%251.376813,35750.0%38.5%
58.33%241.477612,85150.0%64.3%
54.17%246.096714,32850.0%56.3%
47.83%234.084712,72941.7%54.5%
45.45%225.997413,21462.5%35.7%
40.91%226.286011,64246.1%33.3%
61.90%212.172611,96375.0%44.4%
60.00%201.475311,43275.0%50.0%
50.00%202.377113,59650.0%50.0%
57.89%191.397714,94566.7%53.9%
42.11%191.368212,09644.4%40.0%
50.00%182.076912,25945.5%57.1%
44.44%181.786813,91571.4%27.3%
55.56%182.367012,44961.5%40.0%
52.94%174.782913,10642.9%60.0%
52.94%171.480313,45866.7%37.5%
23.53%171.164812,15833.3%12.5%
52.94%175.883812,18042.9%60.0%
50.00%165.81,01513,10450.0%50.0%
62.50%166.396912,462100.0%40.0%
66.67%156.292714,08450.0%69.2%
46.67%152.368711,71866.7%16.7%
26.67%154.371711,86828.6%25.0%
50.00%146.497312,83262.5%33.3%
42.86%144.783712,24244.4%40.0%
42.86%143.075512,08133.3%50.0%
42.86%141.177810,99940.0%50.0%
64.29%145.81,05113,62275.0%60.0%
35.71%143.179512,92340.0%33.3%
64.29%144.992712,45550.0%75.0%
69.23%135.093912,965100.0%60.0%
53.85%131.691514,04340.0%62.5%
76.92%136.29229,86080.0%66.7%
75.00%121.971412,01087.5%50.0%
66.67%121.872012,10557.1%80.0%
45.45%115.579012,30650.0%40.0%
36.36%114.81,03513,43066.7%25.0%
27.27%115.673210,89250.0%0.0%
63.64%115.61,14912,88840.0%83.3%
50.00%104.175515,05550.0%50.0%
44.44%91.681313,79733.3%50.0%
44.44%96.993512,81933.3%66.7%
66.67%91.174611,69150.0%100.0%
44.44%94.685913,10650.0%42.9%
44.44%96.288710,78366.7%0.0%
25.00%81.553810,59320.0%33.3%
28.57%73.173810,93950.0%0.0%
28.57%74.585512,06650.0%0.0%
42.86%72.496015,10150.0%40.0%
28.57%75.21,07713,66666.7%0.0%
57.14%74.193315,59450.0%60.0%
42.86%75.51,01017,0430.0%42.9%
50.00%65.592814,6800.0%50.0%
40.00%54.91,04313,7690.0%50.0%
60.00%50.972312,17550.0%100.0%
20.00%57.098212,74733.3%0.0%
40.00%51.273513,08766.7%0.0%
80.00%56.077510,838100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.288714,90233.3%50.0%

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Diana vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Diana do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Diana vs Hecarim matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Diana's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Diana do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Hecarim with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Diana do against Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Diana vs Hecarim matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Diana vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Diana with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Diana build against Hecarim?

The best Diana build against Hecarim includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Diana runes against Hecarim?

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

Does Diana counter Hecarim?

No, Diana struggles against Hecarim with only a 48.1% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Diana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Diana against Hecarim?

When playing Diana against Hecarim, play cautiously and avoid Hecarim's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Hecarim has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.