Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Diana

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Diana 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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Diana matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Diana Matchup?

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

Hecarim vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Diana 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. Hecarim has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Diana's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Diana 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
1.3Hecarim
1.3Diana
Hecarim and Diana 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
746Hecarim
720Diana
Damage output is virtually even between Hecarim and Diana, 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
12,899Hecarim
12,155Diana
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
0.8Hecarim
0.4Diana
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
1,857Hecarim
1,529Diana
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 Hecarim Build Against Diana

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Diana are Hubris, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Hecarim Runes Against Diana

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs DianaSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs DianaNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs DianaCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs DianaWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Diana
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs DianaPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs DianaLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Diana
66.7% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Diana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Hecarim 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
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Diana in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Diana 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 Hecarim do against Diana 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 Hecarim do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Diana 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 Hecarim vs Diana 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 Hecarim build against Diana?

The best Hecarim build against Diana includes Hubris, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Diana?

The best Hecarim runes against Diana use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Hecarim vs Diana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Diana?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 51.9% win rate. Hecarim has a solid advantage over Diana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Diana?

When playing Hecarim against Diana, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Diana. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.