Heimerdinger, League of Legends champion

Win Rate: 54.0%
Pick Rate: 0.4%
Ban Rate: 5.6%

Heimerdinger Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.19
Games: 389
Lane: Mid
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

The most-played Patch 26.19 Heimerdinger build is Spellslinger's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch, Rabadon's Deathcap, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Farsight Alteration: 7.64% of games, 62.86% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

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Flash + Teleport
68.8%Win Rate45.7%Pick Rate
Flash + Ignite
62.5%Win Rate45.7%Pick Rate

Build Stats

62.86%Win Rate

+8.88%WR Diff

7.64%Pick Rate

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This Heimerdinger build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Heimerdinger build are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Blackfire Torch. This item combination achieves a 62.9% win rate across 35 matches analyzed.

At full build, Heimerdinger gains a total of 440 AP, 700 Health, and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

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Heimerdinger build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Health. Lower in: Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

Build Deep Dive

The most popular starting items for Heimerdinger are Doran's Ring, Health Potion, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 72.7% win rate and 62.9% pick rate.

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

72.7%Win Rate

62.9%Pick Rate

These are Heimerdinger's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Liandry's Torment (61.1% WR, +7.2% WR diff, 49.6% pick rate) provides 300 Health, 60 AP. Zhonya's Hourglass (55.2% WR, +1.3% WR diff, 44.2% pick rate) provides 50 Armor, 105 AP. Blackfire Torch (59.1% WR, +5.2% WR diff, 53.5% pick rate) provides 600 Mana, 80 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Liandry's Torment S Tier
Liandry's Torment
3,000
61.14%Win Rate
+7.16%WR Diff
49.61%Pick Rate
Zhonya's Hourglass S Tier
Zhonya's Hourglass
3,250
55.23%Win Rate
+1.25%WR Diff
44.22%Pick Rate
Blackfire Torch S Tier
Blackfire Torch
2,800
59.13%Win Rate
+5.15%WR Diff
53.47%Pick Rate

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Heimerdinger players complete Blackfire Torch first in 49% of games, winning 58.4% of them. The median first item is finished at 10:36 (25th to 75th percentile: 9:24 to 12:24).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Blackfire Torch	58.4%	48.7%	10:36	173
Luden's Echo	53.7%	23.1%	10:54	82
Liandry's Torment	47.9%	13.5%	11:54	48

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Blackfire TorchLiandry's Torment	66.2%	21.0%	20:48	65
Blackfire TorchZhonya's Hourglass	59.0%	12.6%	19:12	39
Luden's EchoLiandry's Torment	60.0%	8.1%	19:36	25

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Blackfire TorchLiandry's TormentZhonya's Hourglass	57.9%	8.4%	26:12	19
Blackfire TorchZhonya's HourglassLiandry's Torment	58.8%	7.5%	27:00	17
Blackfire TorchLiandry's TormentRylai's Crystal Scepter	62.5%	7.0%	24:18	16

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Small sampleBased on 355 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

Heimerdinger players max Q > W > E in 70% of games, winning 54.9% of the 255 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q	1			2	3		4		5
W			1					2		3		4	5
E		1												2	3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > E > W: 15% of games, 43.6% win rate
W > Q > E: 11% of games, 53.8% win rate

Small sampleBased on 365 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

Top situational items for Heimerdinger include Rabadon's Deathcap, Rylai's Crystal Scepter. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
48.78%Win Rate
-5.20%WR Diff
21.08%Pick Rate
Rylai's Crystal Scepter S Tier
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
2,600
53.00%Win Rate
-0.98%WR Diff
25.71%Pick Rate

The best boots for Heimerdinger are Spellslinger's Shoes. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Spellslinger's Shoes S Tier
Spellslinger's Shoes
1,100
55.91%Win Rate
+1.93%WR Diff
71.72%Pick Rate

The recommended trinket for Heimerdinger is Farsight Alteration for vision control and map awareness.

Farsight Alteration S Tier
Farsight Alteration
0
69.05%Win Rate
+15.07%WR Diff
10.80%Pick Rate

Combined statistics from all items in this Heimerdinger build.

Movement Speed:45
Health:700
Ability Power:440
Armor:50
Mana:600

Build Comparison

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When facing Heimerdinger's top counters like Fizz, Lux, Qiyana, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Rabadon's Deathcap or Rylai's Crystal Scepter based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Heimerdinger performance.

burst mageFirst Power Spike3,000gBlackfire Torch at 10:36 (median)

This Heimerdinger burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 62.9% win rate comes from only 35 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 440 total AP and substantial health pool for survivability. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Heimerdinger with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Heimerdinger's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns. With a total gold cost of 16,250, this Heimerdinger build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Blackfire Torch power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Heimerdinger build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 440 total AP
Substantial health pool for survivability

Weaknesses

Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

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Heimerdinger Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.19)

719 games

Most Heimerdinger Mid players rush Blackfire Torch first (46% of games), finished at a median of 10.7 minutes. Spellslinger's Shoes are the usual boots (78%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Teleport (50%). The game usually starts with Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion + Stealth Ward.

Heimerdinger boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Spellslinger's ShoesMost played	77.9%	58.4%	560

Heimerdinger starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2 + Stealth WardMost played	43.5%	59.6%	312
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2	41.9%	56.5%	301

Heimerdinger summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + TeleportMost played	50.1%	57.5%	360
Flash + Ignite	29.2%	53.3%	210
Flash + Barrier	7.4%	67.9%	53

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Heimerdinger First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Heimerdinger players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Blackfire Torch	10.7 min 9.5-12.1 min	46.0%	59.4%	325
Luden's Echo	11.3 min 9.9-12.5 min	23.8%	57.7%	168
Liandry's Torment	12.0 min 10.7-13.3 min	16.4%	47.4%	116

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Blackfire Torch → Liandry's Torment → Zhonya's Hourglass	26.7 min 24.8-30.0 min	9.1%	61.0%	41

Every Heimerdinger Mid Item by Win Rate

The completed items Heimerdinger players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Liandry's TormentMost played	59.1%	56.2%	425
Blackfire Torch	55.1%	59.1%	396
Zhonya's Hourglass	49.4%	58.0%	355
Luden's Echo	29.6%	59.2%	213
Rylai's Crystal Scepter	27.0%	63.4%	194
Rabadon's Deathcap	23.2%	60.5%	167
Shadowflame	17.5%	56.3%	126
Void Staff	6.8%	69.4%	49
Morellonomicon	5.7%	61.0%	41

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Total gold10,150

This core is in our ranked data: 61% win rate over 41 games.

Total stats from items

Ability Power: 245
Health: 300
Armor: 50
Ability Haste: 20
Magic Pen: 20
Magic Pen %: 8%
Mana: 600
Move Speed: 45

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Heimerdinger Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Heimerdinger build?

The best Heimerdinger build in this patch includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Blackfire Torch. This build has a 62.86% win rate and is picked 7.64% of the time.

What are Heimerdinger's core items?

Heimerdinger's core items are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Blackfire Torch. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Heimerdinger's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Heimerdinger?

Spellslinger's Shoes are the best boots for Heimerdinger. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Heimerdinger's playstyle. They are included in 7.6% of Heimerdinger builds.

What is the best trinket for Heimerdinger?

Farsight Alteration is the best trinket for Heimerdinger. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Farsight Alteration helps Heimerdinger maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Heimerdinger builds?

Yes, alternative Heimerdinger builds include options like Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, and Blackfire Torch. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Heimerdinger?

MetaBot sources its build data for Heimerdinger directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Heimerdinger builds are?

MetaBot only counts Heimerdinger games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Heimerdinger's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

Heimerdinger Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Farsight Alteration

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Heimerdinger Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.19)

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Heimerdinger Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Heimerdinger build?

What are Heimerdinger's core items?

What are the best boots for Heimerdinger?

What is the best trinket for Heimerdinger?

Are there alternative Heimerdinger builds?

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Heimerdinger Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Heimerdinger build?

What are Heimerdinger's core items?

What are the best boots for Heimerdinger?

What is the best trinket for Heimerdinger?

Are there alternative Heimerdinger builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Heimerdinger?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Heimerdinger builds are?