Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Akali

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Akali is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Akali wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 23 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup.

Heimerdinger Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Heimerdinger 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
Akali - 47.8% win rateAkali(47.8%)
Heimerdinger - 47.8% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
47.8% WR
VS
Akali vs Heimerdinger matchup - 52.2% win rate
Akali
52.2% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Akali Matchup?

Akali wins the Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 23
47.8%
Win Rate
52.2%
6.0
CS / min
5.5
1,087
DMG / min
757
11,846
Gold / game
12,181
87
Heal / min
245
352
DMG Mitigated / min
638
0.7
CC / min
0.1
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Heimerdinger vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 47.8%, giving Akali a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Heimerdinger reaches their power spikes, while Heimerdinger should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Akali is slightly favored, Heimerdinger can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Akali's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Heimerdinger vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Heimerdinger
5.5Akali
Heimerdinger edges out Akali by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
1,087Heimerdinger
757Akali
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Akali by 330 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,846Heimerdinger
12,181Akali
Akali earns 335 more gold per game than Heimerdinger, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Akali slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Heimerdinger
0.1Akali
Heimerdinger provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
439Heimerdinger
883Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 444 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Heimerdinger Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Akali are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger44.4%
Akali early game win rateAkali55.6%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali50.0%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Heimerdinger at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Akali. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Akali has the edge early, but Heimerdinger gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Akali

Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Dark Harvest - best Heimerdinger rune vs AkaliCheap Shot - best Heimerdinger rune vs AkaliGrisly Mementos - best Heimerdinger rune vs AkaliUltimate Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs Akali
Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs AkaliCoup de Grace - best Heimerdinger rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

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


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

Heimerdinger 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
35.71%706.51,05511,54842.4%29.7%
64.00%506.51,08112,05268.2%60.7%
44.90%496.094411,80938.9%48.4%
70.45%446.81,08511,91568.8%71.4%
60.53%386.21,19611,64864.3%58.3%
51.35%376.51,21611,94255.6%47.4%
43.24%375.896211,51166.7%32.0%
40.63%326.11,09611,95642.9%38.9%
46.88%325.61,22210,77358.8%33.3%
44.83%296.91,15010,62641.2%50.0%
57.14%286.11,06411,25153.3%61.5%
46.43%286.91,06610,81033.3%61.5%
48.15%276.81,08212,29945.5%50.0%
40.74%276.51,50711,61835.7%46.1%
46.15%266.51,24512,23154.5%40.0%
50.00%266.41,18612,79355.6%47.1%
50.00%266.698212,09062.5%44.4%
29.17%246.094512,33528.6%29.4%
50.00%246.41,05012,76750.0%50.0%
39.13%236.21,00112,54833.3%42.9%
47.83%236.01,08711,84644.4%50.0%
50.00%224.799312,45150.0%50.0%
19.05%216.51,03811,75133.3%13.3%
61.90%216.688712,78333.3%83.3%
45.00%205.71,07210,84341.7%50.0%
15.00%206.11,07810,91525.0%8.3%
47.37%195.794113,38466.7%30.0%
63.16%196.91,05412,50775.0%54.5%
36.84%196.01,07710,36444.4%30.0%
50.00%185.192912,63150.0%50.0%
44.44%184.06588,46138.5%60.0%
41.18%175.790610,25040.0%42.9%
29.41%176.48489,56044.4%12.5%
62.50%166.51,02913,68283.3%50.0%
37.50%166.81,07111,25244.4%28.6%
43.75%165.576010,47350.0%37.5%
33.33%155.61,29714,15366.7%25.0%
73.33%156.41,00411,80985.7%62.5%
40.00%156.381711,44837.5%42.9%
20.00%154.976411,6670.0%23.1%
40.00%156.31,05713,01233.3%44.4%
78.57%145.983111,12580.0%77.8%
64.29%142.280610,18480.0%55.6%
42.86%146.21,18311,69066.7%25.0%
78.57%147.01,01610,45285.7%71.4%
46.15%136.41,13812,9640.0%54.5%
76.92%136.81,15914,20183.3%71.4%
53.85%136.31,22812,99466.7%50.0%
83.33%125.91,02912,00783.3%83.3%
41.67%122.884410,43942.9%40.0%
58.33%122.984111,00083.3%33.3%
66.67%126.11,16212,10975.0%62.5%
75.00%127.41,04310,20266.7%100.0%
50.00%126.787512,00840.0%57.1%
58.33%125.892710,03157.1%60.0%
54.55%116.196111,70760.0%50.0%
54.55%116.582710,86966.7%0.0%
63.64%116.61,03711,15175.0%33.3%
36.36%117.195010,73842.9%25.0%
72.73%116.185610,52850.0%100.0%
70.00%106.21,01910,99480.0%60.0%
50.00%107.01,17710,50542.9%66.7%
30.00%105.21,16110,13425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.91,09912,04240.0%60.0%
40.00%105.17509,48740.0%40.0%
44.44%95.877510,27425.0%60.0%
55.56%96.09399,95640.0%75.0%
55.56%96.290111,13625.0%80.0%
44.44%96.198313,00966.7%33.3%
55.56%96.289210,50650.0%57.1%
75.00%86.396311,83950.0%100.0%
62.50%84.896811,43325.0%100.0%
62.50%86.01,27913,70333.3%80.0%
37.50%82.06919,474100.0%0.0%
75.00%86.81,06313,340100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.31,17212,36666.7%60.0%
71.43%74.81,35514,68850.0%80.0%
85.71%76.077312,393100.0%75.0%
57.14%75.689312,42850.0%60.0%
0.00%72.97468,2010.0%0.0%
28.57%76.46979,92925.0%33.3%
71.43%75.378412,752100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.389010,71666.7%33.3%
33.33%66.276111,56333.3%33.3%
50.00%67.31,10011,72950.0%50.0%
33.33%64.11,02010,35925.0%50.0%
16.67%65.56637,7650.0%50.0%
83.33%67.31,06213,3430.0%100.0%
66.67%62.458410,96050.0%75.0%
50.00%67.390111,71050.0%50.0%
83.33%61.865410,054100.0%66.7%
0.00%65.296011,9640.0%0.0%
50.00%67.21,09014,18333.3%66.7%
50.00%65.494111,717100.0%40.0%
80.00%52.27729,669100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.59677,15960.0%0.0%
40.00%54.490612,8220.0%50.0%
60.00%56.993113,36650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.489913,5920.0%60.0%
80.00%55.489415,199100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.81,05410,6930.0%100.0%
60.00%57.41,36517,19650.0%66.7%

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Heimerdinger vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Akali in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Akali is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Akali?

The best Heimerdinger build against Akali includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Akali?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Heimerdinger counter Akali?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Akali with only a 47.8% win rate. Akali has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akali's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Akali?

When playing Heimerdinger against Akali, play cautiously and avoid Akali's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Akali in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.