Win Rate
53.0%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Heimerdingervs Caitlyn
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Caitlyn wins with a 88.9% win rate (+77.8%) over Heimerdinger based on 9 games. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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
11.1% WR
VS
Caitlyn
88.9% WR
Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 9
11.1%
88.9%
5.3
7.2
815
1,147
13,165
18,065
127
292
398
539
0.7
0.7
0.0%
100.0%
16.7%
83.3%
Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 88.9% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 11.1%, giving Caitlyn a 77.8 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Caitlyn leads by 306 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
5.3Heimerdinger
7.2Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 28 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Heimerdinger players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.Damage
815Heimerdinger
1,147Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Heimerdinger by 332 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Heimerdinger should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,165Heimerdinger
18,065Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 4,900 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.7Heimerdinger
0.7Caitlyn
Both Heimerdinger and Caitlyn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
525Heimerdinger
831Caitlyn
Caitlyn vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 306 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Caitlyn, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Caitlyn are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 Caitlyn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger0.0%
Caitlyn100.0%♕
Late Game
Caitlyn
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Heimerdinger16.7%Caitlyn83.3%Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Caitlyn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Heimerdinger players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Caitlyn
Precision
Sorcery
25.0% WR
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Caitlyn wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup with a 88.9% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 11.1%, a 77.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Heimerdinger do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Heimerdinger do against Caitlyn in the late game?
In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup?
Caitlyn wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 88.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 77.8 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Caitlyn?
The best Heimerdinger build against Caitlyn includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 Caitlyn?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Caitlyn?
No, Heimerdinger struggles against Caitlyn with only a 11.1% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Caitlyn?
When playing Heimerdinger against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Caitlyn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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