Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.4%
Heimerdingervs Ambessa
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Heimerdinger vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Heimerdinger wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Ambessa based on 14 games. Heimerdinger holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Ambessa matchup.
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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.
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Heimerdinger
57.1% WR
VS
Ambessa
42.9% WR
Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Ambessa Matchup?
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 14
57.1%
42.9%
6.1
5.7
1,098
915
11,742
12,293
101
288
440
1,480
0.9
0.4
75.0%
25.0%
50.0%
50.0%
Heimerdinger vs Ambessa Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ambessa's 42.9%, giving Heimerdinger a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ambessa players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ambessa leads by 1,227 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Heimerdinger vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Ambessa, 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
6.1Heimerdinger
5.7Ambessa
Heimerdinger edges out Ambessa 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 Heimerdinger.Damage
1,098Heimerdinger
915Ambessa
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Ambessa by 183 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ambessa 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
11,742Heimerdinger
12,293Ambessa
Ambessa earns 552 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 Ambessa slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.9Heimerdinger
0.4Ambessa
Heimerdinger provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ambessa, 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
542Heimerdinger
1,769Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,227 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa 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 Ambessa
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Ambessa are Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Heimerdinger an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Ambessa matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Heimerdinger
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger75.0%
Ambessa25.0%♕
Late Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger50.0%Ambessa50.0%Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger 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 Ambessa. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Heimerdinger holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ambessa players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Ambessa
Precision
Sorcery
71.4% WR
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Ambessa, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.84% | 86 | 6.3 | 1,262 | 11,723 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.68% | 81 | 6.5 | 886 | 12,079 | 58.3% | 40.4% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 6.1 | 909 | 11,286 | 59.5% | 40.0% | |
| 56.94% | 72 | 6.6 | 1,112 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 6.4 | 1,079 | 12,104 | 69.2% | 48.9% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 6.4 | 990 | 11,070 | 44.0% | 46.7% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 6.2 | 1,180 | 13,024 | 31.8% | 53.3% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 6.5 | 894 | 10,981 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 6.3 | 909 | 10,050 | 48.1% | 37.5% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 6.4 | 1,157 | 12,781 | 58.3% | 41.9% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.2 | 1,353 | 11,396 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 6.2 | 941 | 13,123 | 30.8% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 1,097 | 12,233 | 66.7% | 59.1% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.6 | 997 | 12,051 | 58.8% | 47.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.7 | 1,116 | 11,974 | 46.1% | 60.9% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 6.3 | 1,109 | 11,885 | 55.0% | 53.3% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.7 | 1,140 | 12,083 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.1 | 985 | 11,561 | 54.5% | 47.8% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.1 | 1,188 | 11,775 | 44.4% | 54.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 868 | 12,596 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.2 | 943 | 11,801 | 56.3% | 68.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.0 | 1,068 | 13,006 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 1,041 | 11,576 | 44.4% | 61.9% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.3 | 1,231 | 12,269 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.0 | 921 | 10,851 | 58.3% | 58.8% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.2 | 1,010 | 11,299 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.9 | 1,004 | 11,218 | 37.5% | 30.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.6 | 829 | 10,723 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.2 | 855 | 10,363 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 1,150 | 13,337 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 75.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 1,427 | 13,334 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.8 | 1,070 | 13,225 | 55.6% | 53.9% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.7 | 1,297 | 14,037 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.3 | 1,039 | 11,951 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.6 | 1,244 | 14,324 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.7 | 1,061 | 12,215 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 4.1 | 688 | 9,095 | 41.7% | 16.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.4 | 990 | 11,904 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.2 | 1,023 | 11,142 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.4 | 1,235 | 12,766 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.9 | 1,098 | 11,967 | 77.8% | 62.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.7 | 953 | 11,463 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 88.24% | 17 | 5.5 | 1,025 | 12,170 | 100.0% | 81.8% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,141 | 11,269 | 62.5% | 28.6% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.8 | 1,159 | 9,819 | 85.7% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.7 | 965 | 11,491 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.0 | 1,048 | 12,102 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 821 | 9,846 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.1 | 1,098 | 11,742 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.8 | 822 | 12,374 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.1 | 875 | 11,672 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 952 | 10,032 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 90.91% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,425 | 12,432 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,195 | 15,247 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,118 | 8,877 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 737 | 9,637 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,018 | 11,144 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 765 | 11,883 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 1,034 | 13,622 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 982 | 12,432 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 875 | 13,595 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.0 | 870 | 11,096 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.8 | 788 | 9,925 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,012 | 14,358 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 5.3 | 815 | 13,165 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.1 | 803 | 11,607 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,151 | 13,361 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 923 | 12,012 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,023 | 12,537 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 808 | 12,159 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 914 | 10,445 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,041 | 15,569 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 3.7 | 966 | 13,163 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,014 | 10,887 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,039 | 12,189 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 826 | 11,836 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.3 | 943 | 12,189 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.7 | 945 | 8,885 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 1,006 | 11,039 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,153 | 12,954 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,122 | 12,993 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 839 | 10,705 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.6 | 841 | 9,713 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 891 | 12,526 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 936 | 11,965 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,027 | 11,965 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,268 | 12,537 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 634 | 10,365 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 866 | 12,980 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 991 | 9,982 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,104 | 13,443 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 656 | 8,485 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 559 | 8,722 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,158 | 12,815 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 739 | 11,753 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,009 | 12,685 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,178 | 10,993 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 909 | 11,879 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 765 | 10,590 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 919 | 12,484 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 1,041 | 12,797 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 950 | 7,521 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Ambessa in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Ambessa matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ambessa's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Heimerdinger do against Ambessa in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Ambessa with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Heimerdinger players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Heimerdinger do against Ambessa in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Ambessa 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 Ambessa matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Ambessa?
The best Heimerdinger build against Ambessa includes Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Ambessa?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Ambessa use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Ambessa?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 57.1% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Ambessa?
When playing Heimerdinger against Ambessa, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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