Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Blitzcrank

FMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Blitzcrank wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 7 games. Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank 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
Blitzcrank - 42.9% win rateBlitzcrank(42.9%)
Heimerdinger - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
42.9% WR
VS
Blitzcrank vs Heimerdinger matchup - 57.1% win rate
Blitzcrank
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
2.6
CS / min
1.9
984
DMG / min
360
11,150
Gold / game
10,787
83
Heal / min
139
364
DMG Mitigated / min
1,372
1.0
CC / min
1.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, giving Blitzcrank a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Blitzcrank controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Blitzcrank 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 sustain, where Blitzcrank leads by 1,064 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Blitzcrank 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.

Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.6Heimerdinger
1.9Blitzcrank
Heimerdinger edges out Blitzcrank 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 Heimerdinger.
Damage
984Heimerdinger
360Blitzcrank
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 624 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank 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
11,150Heimerdinger
10,787Blitzcrank
Heimerdinger earns 363 more gold per game than Blitzcrank, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Heimerdinger slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Heimerdinger
1.2Blitzcrank
Both Heimerdinger and Blitzcrank 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
447Heimerdinger
1,511Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,064 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Blitzcrank 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. 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 Blitzcrank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank66.7%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs BlitzcrankPrecision
Press the Attack - best Heimerdinger rune vs BlitzcrankAbsorb Life - best Heimerdinger rune vs BlitzcrankLegend: Alacrity - best Heimerdinger rune vs BlitzcrankCoup de Grace - best Heimerdinger rune vs Blitzcrank
Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs BlitzcrankDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs BlitzcrankTaste of Blood - best Heimerdinger rune vs Blitzcrank
100.0% WR

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


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.54%616.391011,23445.8%48.6%
26.79%566.51,03210,35620.7%33.3%
47.37%386.21,14712,02758.3%42.3%
61.11%366.41,08011,41473.3%52.4%
45.16%316.693511,04854.5%40.0%
37.93%296.31,18412,67927.3%44.4%
51.72%296.71,41812,11445.5%55.6%
50.00%286.51,31612,08628.6%57.1%
50.00%286.51,05912,44750.0%50.0%
61.54%265.892510,65670.0%56.3%
38.46%266.39699,44429.4%55.6%
36.00%256.486910,12236.4%35.7%
62.50%247.11,04612,58333.3%80.0%
60.87%234.91,20911,38380.0%46.1%
54.55%226.41,07711,10133.3%69.2%
45.45%226.81,19111,29045.5%45.5%
50.00%226.084110,34360.0%41.7%
33.33%216.91,01710,62350.0%18.2%
71.43%216.21,04610,97460.0%81.8%
38.10%215.51,18611,10225.0%46.1%
60.00%205.693012,98833.3%71.4%
45.00%206.01,19212,77560.0%30.0%
35.00%204.98938,49250.0%20.0%
42.11%196.61,0509,94138.5%50.0%
47.37%196.498312,37942.9%50.0%
42.11%196.41,09413,93675.0%33.3%
44.44%186.11,0849,33750.0%37.5%
38.89%186.890011,64344.4%33.3%
52.94%176.31,14110,72270.0%28.6%
70.59%176.21,10712,48885.7%60.0%
64.71%175.496911,40477.8%50.0%
52.94%175.91,09511,63542.9%60.0%
62.50%166.71,25312,99083.3%50.0%
37.50%166.01,00811,96650.0%30.0%
50.00%164.57078,39842.9%55.6%
75.00%166.498412,43050.0%83.3%
68.75%165.481710,73666.7%70.0%
56.25%166.41,04311,01283.3%40.0%
66.67%156.51,17511,54571.4%62.5%
53.33%157.41,08412,81940.0%60.0%
66.67%156.17368,73071.4%62.5%
71.43%146.21,03211,686100.0%55.6%
50.00%145.51,06111,41150.0%50.0%
30.77%133.083611,9920.0%57.1%
61.54%134.41,08112,77050.0%66.7%
38.46%131.98088,80033.3%42.9%
76.92%135.795512,50183.3%71.4%
38.46%136.699612,13275.0%22.2%
25.00%126.68889,13937.5%0.0%
16.67%123.592911,02350.0%0.0%
41.67%126.71,04211,94075.0%25.0%
27.27%111.79038,04125.0%28.6%
45.45%116.11,11912,71250.0%42.9%
18.18%116.081210,9300.0%33.3%
45.45%115.51,0719,91228.6%75.0%
45.45%116.71,0079,83916.7%80.0%
36.36%116.37688,17750.0%0.0%
45.45%116.41,10313,63750.0%44.4%
60.00%106.11,00911,93450.0%66.7%
50.00%106.11,07711,19150.0%50.0%
40.00%106.691411,98433.3%50.0%
55.56%94.51,10810,60350.0%60.0%
55.56%95.91,17714,5250.0%62.5%
66.67%96.895612,3830.0%85.7%
55.56%96.61,14211,41625.0%80.0%
66.67%95.81,04312,75433.3%83.3%
66.67%96.71,10614,86580.0%50.0%
44.44%96.497611,79033.3%50.0%
55.56%96.51,10911,93875.0%40.0%
62.50%86.088811,54833.3%80.0%
62.50%86.487212,197100.0%50.0%
50.00%82.282411,28866.7%40.0%
62.50%85.81,15713,13150.0%66.7%
50.00%85.91,11711,77050.0%50.0%
62.50%85.896712,391100.0%50.0%
87.50%87.01,08713,31466.7%100.0%
57.14%76.083610,08750.0%66.7%
0.00%73.91,00910,4700.0%0.0%
28.57%74.463311,891100.0%16.7%
28.57%76.51,07911,11950.0%0.0%
57.14%76.01,09212,14133.3%75.0%
42.86%75.676012,0510.0%50.0%
100.00%75.81,11412,099100.0%100.0%
14.29%75.41,1257,63125.0%0.0%
42.86%76.61,03711,63825.0%66.7%
42.86%72.698411,15033.3%50.0%
66.67%62.891912,510100.0%50.0%
83.33%65.21,04712,4340.0%83.3%
50.00%68.568710,99550.0%50.0%
50.00%64.77749,61450.0%50.0%
50.00%63.789412,1600.0%60.0%
100.00%65.51,15713,250100.0%100.0%
16.67%63.092311,83350.0%0.0%
66.67%62.973010,404100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.390412,127100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.61,0169,45733.3%33.3%
60.00%55.388114,0150.0%60.0%
60.00%55.51,02213,5080.0%75.0%
40.00%56.41,25411,158100.0%25.0%
80.00%57.21,10514,6430.0%80.0%
60.00%54.59959,874100.0%50.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Heimerdinger do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

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

How does Heimerdinger do against Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Blitzcrank?

The best Heimerdinger build against Blitzcrank includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 Blitzcrank?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Blitzcrank?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Blitzcrank with only a 42.9% win rate. Blitzcrank has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Blitzcrank's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Blitzcrank?

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