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

Hecarimvs Rek'Sai

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Rek'Sai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Rek'Sai based on 13 games. Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai 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.

Compare against an opponent
Rek'Sai - 53.9% win rateRek'Sai(53.9%)
Hecarim - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
53.9% WR
VS
Rek'Sai vs Hecarim matchup - 46.1% win rate
Rek'Sai
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Rek'Sai Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Rek'Sai matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.5
CS / min
0.8
890
DMG / min
742
14,878
Gold / game
14,001
680
Heal / min
729
1,261
DMG Mitigated / min
1,003
0.8
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Hecarim vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Rek'Sai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 46.1%, giving Hecarim a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rek'Sai controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rek'Sai 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 CS, where Hecarim leads by 0.7 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Rek'Sai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rek'Sai away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Rek'Sai Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, 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
1.5Hecarim
0.8Rek'Sai
Hecarim edges out Rek'Sai by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
890Hecarim
742Rek'Sai
Hecarim heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 148 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,878Hecarim
14,001Rek'Sai
Hecarim generates a commanding 877 more gold per game than Rek'Sai. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rek'Sai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
1.1Rek'Sai
Both Hecarim and Rek'Sai 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
1,941Hecarim
1,732Rek'Sai
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Rek'Sai, healing and mitigating 209 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rek'Sai is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rek'Sai, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Rek'Sai

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rek'Sai, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Rek'Sai are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. 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 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Rek'Sai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Rek'Sai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rek'Sai
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim33.3%
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai66.7%
Late Game
Hecarim
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim71.4%
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai28.6%

Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Rek'Sai. 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: Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs Rek'SaiSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs Rek'SaiNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Rek'SaiCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs Rek'SaiWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Rek'Sai
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs Rek'SaiPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs Rek'SaiLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Rek'Sai
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Rek'Sai, 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 Rek'Sai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Rek'Sai in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Rek'Sai in the early game?

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

How does Hecarim do against Rek'Sai in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Rek'Sai matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Rek'Sai with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Rek'Sai?

The best Hecarim build against Rek'Sai includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver 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 Rek'Sai?

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

Does Hecarim counter Rek'Sai?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Rek'Sai with a 53.9% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Rek'Sai in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Rek'Sai?

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