Heimerdingervs Caitlyn
Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 76.9% win rate (+53.8%) over Caitlyn based on 13 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 Caitlyn 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.
Caitlyn(76.9%)Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 76.9% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 23.1%, giving Heimerdinger a 53.8 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Caitlyn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Heimerdinger Build Against Caitlyn
Spellslinger'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 Shadowflame, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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
Heimerdinger83.3%Caitlyn16.7%Heimerdinger71.4%Caitlyn28.6%Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Heimerdinger is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Heimerdinger holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn 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
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Caitlyn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.71% | 70 | 6.5 | 1,055 | 11,548 | 42.4% | 29.7% | |
| 64.00% | 50 | 6.5 | 1,081 | 12,052 | 68.2% | 60.7% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.0 | 944 | 11,809 | 38.9% | 48.4% | |
| 70.45% | 44 | 6.8 | 1,085 | 11,915 | 68.8% | 71.4% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 6.2 | 1,196 | 11,648 | 64.3% | 58.3% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.5 | 1,216 | 11,942 | 55.6% | 47.4% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 5.8 | 962 | 11,511 | 66.7% | 32.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.1 | 1,096 | 11,956 | 42.9% | 38.9% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.6 | 1,222 | 10,773 | 58.8% | 33.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.9 | 1,150 | 10,626 | 41.2% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 6.1 | 1,064 | 11,251 | 53.3% | 61.5% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.9 | 1,066 | 10,810 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.8 | 1,082 | 12,299 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.5 | 1,507 | 11,618 | 35.7% | 46.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.5 | 1,245 | 12,231 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.4 | 1,186 | 12,793 | 55.6% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.6 | 982 | 12,090 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 6.0 | 945 | 12,335 | 28.6% | 29.4% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.4 | 1,050 | 12,767 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 6.2 | 1,001 | 12,548 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.0 | 1,087 | 11,846 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 4.7 | 993 | 12,451 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 19.05% | 21 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 11,751 | 33.3% | 13.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.6 | 887 | 12,783 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 1,072 | 10,843 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 15.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 1,078 | 10,915 | 25.0% | 8.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.7 | 941 | 13,384 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.9 | 1,054 | 12,507 | 75.0% | 54.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.0 | 1,077 | 10,364 | 44.4% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.1 | 929 | 12,631 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 4.0 | 658 | 8,461 | 38.5% | 60.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.7 | 906 | 10,250 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.4 | 848 | 9,560 | 44.4% | 12.5% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.5 | 1,029 | 13,682 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.8 | 1,071 | 11,252 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.5 | 760 | 10,473 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 1,297 | 14,153 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,004 | 11,809 | 85.7% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 817 | 11,448 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 4.9 | 764 | 11,667 | 0.0% | 23.1% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 1,057 | 13,012 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 5.9 | 831 | 11,125 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.2 | 806 | 10,184 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.2 | 1,183 | 11,690 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 7.0 | 1,016 | 10,452 | 85.7% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,138 | 12,964 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,159 | 14,201 | 83.3% | 71.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.3 | 1,228 | 12,994 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,029 | 12,007 | 83.3% | 83.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.8 | 844 | 10,439 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.9 | 841 | 11,000 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.1 | 1,162 | 12,109 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.4 | 1,043 | 10,202 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.7 | 875 | 12,008 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.8 | 927 | 10,031 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.1 | 961 | 11,707 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 827 | 10,869 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.6 | 1,037 | 11,151 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.1 | 950 | 10,738 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.1 | 856 | 10,528 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,019 | 10,994 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,177 | 10,505 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 1,161 | 10,134 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 1,099 | 12,042 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 750 | 9,487 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 775 | 10,274 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 939 | 9,956 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 901 | 11,136 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.1 | 983 | 13,009 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 892 | 10,506 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 963 | 11,839 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 968 | 11,433 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,279 | 13,703 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.0 | 691 | 9,474 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,063 | 13,340 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,172 | 12,366 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.8 | 1,355 | 14,688 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.0 | 773 | 12,393 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.6 | 893 | 12,428 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 2.9 | 746 | 8,201 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.4 | 697 | 9,929 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 784 | 12,752 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.3 | 890 | 10,716 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 761 | 11,563 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,100 | 11,729 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 1,020 | 10,359 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 663 | 7,765 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,062 | 13,343 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 584 | 10,960 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 901 | 11,710 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 654 | 10,054 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 960 | 11,964 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 1,090 | 14,183 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 941 | 11,717 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 772 | 9,669 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 967 | 7,159 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 906 | 12,822 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 931 | 13,366 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 899 | 13,592 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 894 | 15,199 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 1,054 | 10,693 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,365 | 17,196 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup with a 76.9% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 23.1%, a 53.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Heimerdinger do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Caitlyn in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 76.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 53.8 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Caitlyn?
The best Heimerdinger build against Caitlyn includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger'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 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Caitlyn?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 76.9% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Caitlyn?
When playing Heimerdinger against Caitlyn, 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.