Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Heimerdingervs Caitlyn

AMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Heimerdinger wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Caitlyn based on 17 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the 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.

Compare against an opponent
Heimerdinger - 58.8% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
58.8% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Heimerdinger matchup - 41.2% win rate
Caitlyn
41.2% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 17
58.8%
Win Rate
41.2%
6.1
CS / min
7.2
897
DMG / min
761
11,654
Gold / game
12,825
94
Heal / min
182
331
DMG Mitigated / min
351
0.9
CC / min
0.6
77.8%
Early Game WR
22.2%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 41.2%, giving Heimerdinger a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Caitlyn reaches their power spikes, while Caitlyn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Heimerdinger
7.2Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 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
897Heimerdinger
761Caitlyn
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 136 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Caitlyn 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
11,654Heimerdinger
12,825Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,171 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
0.9Heimerdinger
0.6Caitlyn
Heimerdinger provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, 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
424Heimerdinger
533Caitlyn
Caitlyn heals and mitigates 109 more damage per minute than Heimerdinger, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Caitlyn to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Heimerdinger.

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 Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment 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

Early Game
Heimerdinger
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger77.8%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn22.2%
Late Game
Caitlyn
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger37.5%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn62.5%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 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.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Heimerdinger must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Caitlyn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Caitlyn survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs CaitlynPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs CaitlynLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs CaitlynCut Down - best Heimerdinger rune vs Caitlyn
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs CaitlynScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

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 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.28%1386.495411,80243.4%52.9%
39.64%1116.41,04211,20745.5%35.8%
47.30%746.298410,60743.8%50.0%
46.48%716.31,07511,87644.4%47.7%
45.31%646.096610,47244.1%46.7%
44.26%616.21,05211,79050.0%37.9%
55.00%606.41,03311,58061.9%51.3%
48.15%546.395510,82558.3%40.0%
44.23%526.01,02410,67035.0%50.0%
66.67%516.61,16512,04966.7%66.7%
47.92%486.091711,12250.0%46.4%
61.70%476.21,02311,52464.7%60.0%
40.91%446.31,33610,54636.8%44.0%
52.38%424.97559,62968.4%39.1%
78.05%416.01,07111,02375.0%81.0%
56.10%415.998711,42568.8%48.0%
45.00%406.31,23611,81157.1%38.5%
41.03%395.01,18311,42431.6%50.0%
64.10%396.51,04011,72364.7%63.6%
50.00%386.41,09712,60145.5%51.9%
54.05%375.488510,49744.4%63.2%
43.24%376.31,01412,30931.3%52.4%
63.89%366.21,14811,97646.7%76.2%
42.86%356.31,0299,67550.0%33.3%
24.24%336.193910,50017.6%31.3%
66.67%336.21,14213,17462.5%68.0%
62.50%325.81,09311,74566.7%60.0%
35.48%315.991210,95541.7%31.6%
48.39%316.21,03011,59340.0%52.4%
54.84%316.31,09310,62356.3%53.3%
60.00%306.41,03211,57978.6%43.8%
46.67%304.994611,96250.0%45.5%
17.86%286.492610,14017.6%18.2%
40.74%276.085311,03950.0%35.3%
51.85%274.31,05710,51450.0%52.9%
44.44%276.11,05911,22936.4%50.0%
48.15%276.41,14411,75570.0%35.3%
53.85%266.21,02711,19460.0%50.0%
38.46%266.194410,74040.0%37.5%
64.00%255.61,09812,47357.1%66.7%
48.00%255.91,01612,02641.7%53.9%
44.00%256.193511,16357.1%38.9%
48.00%254.779111,31733.3%56.3%
44.00%256.398111,59036.4%50.0%
52.00%256.51,09211,90654.5%50.0%
65.22%236.31,17711,83172.7%58.3%
52.17%236.889511,44245.5%58.3%
47.83%236.61,08612,22644.4%50.0%
45.45%222.77299,10055.6%38.5%
50.00%226.21,00910,46463.6%36.4%
65.00%206.51,30212,84642.9%76.9%
65.00%205.496512,19137.5%83.3%
40.00%204.68829,95450.0%30.0%
40.00%206.29849,76250.0%30.0%
47.37%193.480611,30120.0%57.1%
42.11%196.495710,34937.5%45.5%
42.11%195.993710,55562.5%27.3%
50.00%186.21,05013,48980.0%38.5%
55.56%185.983310,56150.0%58.3%
38.89%183.090710,54820.0%62.5%
44.44%186.61,36110,76657.1%36.4%
61.11%186.11,05412,91250.0%66.7%
27.78%185.91,04511,64642.9%18.2%
66.67%185.891012,01280.0%61.5%
58.82%176.71,14911,90850.0%66.7%
41.18%175.388510,23537.5%44.4%
41.18%175.798510,09025.0%55.6%
52.94%176.51,17111,55950.0%55.6%
58.82%176.189711,65477.8%37.5%
25.00%165.71,01311,75425.0%25.0%
68.75%166.31,06212,27060.0%72.7%
50.00%166.182710,37450.0%50.0%
50.00%166.196310,12662.5%37.5%
60.00%156.31,43113,722100.0%40.0%
46.67%155.299613,18075.0%36.4%
53.33%156.51,16811,54844.4%66.7%
71.43%145.91,07112,22150.0%80.0%
50.00%146.11,06311,16757.1%42.9%
64.29%145.796312,38266.7%62.5%
61.54%136.690210,97050.0%66.7%
50.00%125.81,10713,20262.5%25.0%
50.00%126.01,04711,20275.0%37.5%
25.00%125.794611,10350.0%12.5%
63.64%115.486612,45766.7%62.5%
36.36%112.380611,19150.0%33.3%
27.27%112.69159,3360.0%42.9%
36.36%116.01,08312,06533.3%37.5%
54.55%115.895811,80875.0%42.9%
40.00%105.41,41112,73650.0%33.3%
50.00%106.41,06312,37950.0%50.0%
40.00%106.590412,2620.0%57.1%
60.00%105.996611,465100.0%50.0%
50.00%106.076311,00850.0%50.0%
70.00%106.91,12915,10675.0%66.7%
50.00%106.292611,21650.0%50.0%
60.00%102.894312,077100.0%50.0%
88.89%93.580510,588100.0%66.7%
44.44%95.592711,71140.0%50.0%
44.44%96.11,34715,9810.0%57.1%
44.44%95.795210,65050.0%40.0%
44.44%94.51,08310,46325.0%60.0%
55.56%96.51,03810,61775.0%40.0%
75.00%82.890210,97650.0%83.3%
50.00%81.88199,97466.7%40.0%
62.50%81.75738,173100.0%40.0%
87.50%85.589411,968100.0%85.7%
62.50%83.368110,44750.0%66.7%
100.00%85.51,27812,425100.0%100.0%
37.50%81.88027,62140.0%33.3%
57.14%72.377710,664100.0%40.0%
28.57%75.61,08510,77725.0%33.3%
42.86%71.96938,55725.0%66.7%
42.86%73.91,21313,48266.7%25.0%
85.71%77.76749,20380.0%100.0%
33.33%65.798211,26150.0%25.0%
66.67%65.61,29215,3030.0%80.0%
16.67%63.483210,83533.3%0.0%
50.00%65.996911,2010.0%75.0%
33.33%63.21,19511,14750.0%25.0%
50.00%65.61,22012,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.51,07212,52650.0%25.0%
40.00%56.67066,45150.0%0.0%
40.00%57.094413,19166.7%0.0%
40.00%57.01,24712,08050.0%33.3%
20.00%55.11,28512,1090.0%33.3%
40.00%56.11,25917,9360.0%40.0%
20.00%55.998111,3120.0%50.0%
100.00%53.41,10312,5310.0%100.0%
0.00%54.81,13111,3990.0%0.0%
40.00%55.497610,92550.0%0.0%
40.00%52.37229,60150.0%33.3%

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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 58.8% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Heimerdinger do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. 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, Caitlyn takes over the Heimerdinger vs Caitlyn matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Caitlyn 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 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Caitlyn?

The best Heimerdinger build against Caitlyn includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 58.8% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.10 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.