Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Ivern

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ivern wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Hecarim based on 12 games. Ivern holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup.

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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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Hecarim - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
41.7% WR
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Ivern vs Hecarim matchup - 58.3% win rate
Ivern
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
1.1
CS / min
0.7
491
DMG / min
417
13,149
Gold / game
12,802
547
Heal / min
195
1,184
DMG Mitigated / min
485
0.6
CC / min
1.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Hecarim vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Hecarim's 41.7%, giving Ivern a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Ivern dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim 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 Ivern leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ivern overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Hecarim
0.7Ivern
Hecarim edges out Ivern by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
491Hecarim
417Ivern
Hecarim deals 74 more champion damage per minute than Ivern. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ivern choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,149Hecarim
12,802Ivern
Hecarim earns 346 more gold per game than Ivern, 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
0.6Hecarim
1.6Ivern
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Hecarim, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Hecarim should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,731Hecarim
680Ivern
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,051 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Ivern

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Ivern are Hubris, Spear of Shojin and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim33.3%
Ivern early game win rateIvern66.7%
Late Game
Ivern
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim44.4%
Ivern late game win rateIvern55.6%

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

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Hecarim Runes Against Ivern

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs IvernSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs IvernNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs IvernCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs IvernWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Ivern
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs IvernPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs IvernTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Ivern
50.0% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.86%861.274812,78238.2%44.2%
44.05%841.372712,79442.9%44.9%
40.74%811.159211,58440.5%40.9%
40.26%771.367912,50645.2%37.0%
41.33%751.263511,22840.6%41.9%
54.84%621.166311,58748.3%60.6%
48.28%581.371512,67153.6%43.3%
49.12%571.173012,73365.2%38.2%
51.06%471.062811,47244.8%61.1%
43.18%441.272912,81744.4%42.3%
29.55%441.163912,23725.0%33.3%
37.21%431.162812,41930.0%43.5%
62.16%371.169412,95464.3%60.9%
47.22%361.266011,52144.4%50.0%
48.57%351.385512,56952.9%44.4%
50.00%341.174312,49837.5%61.1%
48.48%331.168111,69646.7%50.0%
56.25%321.167510,99360.0%50.0%
51.61%311.074313,57150.0%52.6%
38.71%311.181512,27646.7%31.3%
48.39%311.169912,84466.7%44.0%
53.33%301.070412,92645.5%57.9%
48.28%291.161310,23557.9%30.0%
52.17%231.181711,21353.3%50.0%
40.91%221.060810,64142.9%37.5%
57.14%211.184013,54055.6%58.3%
50.00%201.160211,61644.4%54.5%
44.44%181.386612,67528.6%54.5%
38.89%181.272211,74744.4%33.3%
50.00%181.269512,11750.0%50.0%
43.75%161.178914,09360.0%36.4%
50.00%161.490012,19742.9%55.6%
62.50%161.058212,24777.8%42.9%
62.50%161.587114,96875.0%58.3%
33.33%150.864211,36050.0%27.3%
60.00%150.970312,46650.0%66.7%
64.29%141.178611,88771.4%57.1%
42.86%141.483413,18650.0%33.3%
21.43%141.166512,59316.7%25.0%
78.57%141.172013,71566.7%81.8%
38.46%131.378612,47260.0%25.0%
33.33%121.063712,34220.0%42.9%
41.67%121.149113,14933.3%44.4%
33.33%121.560711,5820.0%50.0%
55.56%91.866211,28150.0%66.7%
66.67%91.276610,74462.5%100.0%
77.78%91.285711,86080.0%75.0%
25.00%81.154212,12425.0%25.0%
42.86%70.953510,30133.3%50.0%
57.14%71.481014,040100.0%50.0%
57.14%71.090514,03766.7%50.0%
66.67%61.31,29413,44550.0%100.0%
66.67%63.463812,47075.0%50.0%
20.00%52.255111,2750.0%33.3%
60.00%53.059213,8360.0%60.0%
20.00%50.946310,4510.0%50.0%
0.00%31.544313,1620.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Hecarim's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Ivern in the early game?

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

How does Hecarim do against Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Ivern?

The best Hecarim build against Ivern includes Hubris, Spear of Shojin, Endless Hunger with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Ivern?

The best Hecarim runes against Ivern use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Ivern matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Ivern?

No, Hecarim struggles against Ivern with only a 41.7% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Ivern?

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