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

Hecarimvs Viego

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Viego is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Viego wins with a 59.7% win rate (+19.5%) over Hecarim based on 77 games. Viego 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 Viego 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 - 40.3% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
40.3% WR
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Viego vs Hecarim matchup - 59.7% win rate
Viego
59.7% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Viego Matchup?

Viego wins the Hecarim vs Viego matchup
Winner
Viego
Matches: 77
40.3%
Win Rate
59.7%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
679
DMG / min
689
12,506
Gold / game
12,481
631
Heal / min
433
1,272
DMG Mitigated / min
816
0.7
CC / min
0.6
45.2%
Early Game WR
54.8%
37.0%
Late Game WR
63.0%

Hecarim vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Viego matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 77 recent matches analyzed, Viego wins with a 59.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 40.3%, giving Viego a 19.5 percentage point advantage. Viego 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 sustain, where Hecarim leads by 654 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viego 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 Viego 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 Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Viego in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Hecarim
0.9Viego
Hecarim edges out Viego by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
679Hecarim
689Viego
Damage output is virtually even between Hecarim and Viego, with only 10 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
12,506Hecarim
12,481Viego
Hecarim and Viego generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 25 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.6Viego
Both Hecarim and Viego provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,903Hecarim
1,249Viego
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Viego, healing and mitigating 654 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viego is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viego, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Viego

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Viego are Voltaic Cyclosword, 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 Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viego
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim45.2%
Viego early game win rateViego54.8%
Late Game
Viego
63.0%
+26.1% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim37.0%
Viego late game win rateViego63.0%

Viego dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.8% win rate — a 9.7 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Viego can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viego is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.0% win rate — 26.1 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Viego, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Viego 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 Viego

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs ViegoSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs ViegoNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs ViegoCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs ViegoWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Viego
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs ViegoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs ViegoTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Viego
36.7% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hecarim the best tools to compete against Viego 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 Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Viego in League of Legends?

Viego wins the Hecarim vs Viego matchup with a 59.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 40.3%, a 19.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 77 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Viego in the early game?

In the early game, Viego has the advantage against Hecarim with a 54.8% win rate versus 45.2%. Viego players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Viego in the late game?

In the late game, Viego takes over the Hecarim vs Viego matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to 37.0%. Viego scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Viego matchup?

Viego wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 59.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 19.5 percentage point advantage means Viego is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 77 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Viego?

The best Hecarim build against Viego includes Voltaic Cyclosword, 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 Viego?

The best Hecarim runes against Viego use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 36.7% win rate in the Hecarim vs Viego matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Viego?

No, Hecarim struggles against Viego with only a 40.3% win rate. Viego has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viego's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Viego?

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