Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Darius

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 64.0% win rate (+28.0%) over Darius based on 50 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 Darius 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
Darius - 64.0% win rateDarius(64.0%)
Heimerdinger - 64.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
64.0% WR
VS
Darius vs Heimerdinger matchup - 36.0% win rate
Darius
36.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Darius Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 50
64.0%
Win Rate
36.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.1
1,081
DMG / min
629
12,052
Gold / game
11,995
82
Heal / min
312
347
DMG Mitigated / min
1,295
0.9
CC / min
0.6
68.2%
Early Game WR
31.8%
60.7%
Late Game WR
39.3%

Heimerdinger vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 64.0% win rate compared to Darius's 36.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 28.0 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Darius leads by 1,178 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Darius, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Heimerdinger
6.1Darius
Heimerdinger edges out Darius by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
1,081Heimerdinger
629Darius
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Darius by 452 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
12,052Heimerdinger
11,995Darius
Heimerdinger and Darius generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 57 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Heimerdinger
0.6Darius
Both Heimerdinger and Darius provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
429Heimerdinger
1,607Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,178 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Darius

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Darius are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
68.2%
+36.4% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger68.2%
Darius early game win rateDarius31.8%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
60.7%
+21.4% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger60.7%
Darius late game win rateDarius39.3%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.2% win rate — a 36.4 percentage point lead over Darius. 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 60.7% win rate — 21.4 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs DariusPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs DariusLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs DariusCut Down - best Heimerdinger rune vs Darius
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs DariusSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs DariusGathering Storm - best Heimerdinger rune vs Darius
71.4% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Darius, 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.

Heimerdinger matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.71%706.51,05511,54842.4%29.7%
64.00%506.51,08112,05268.2%60.7%
44.90%496.094411,80938.9%48.4%
70.45%446.81,08511,91568.8%71.4%
60.53%386.21,19611,64864.3%58.3%
51.35%376.51,21611,94255.6%47.4%
43.24%375.896211,51166.7%32.0%
40.63%326.11,09611,95642.9%38.9%
46.88%325.61,22210,77358.8%33.3%
44.83%296.91,15010,62641.2%50.0%
57.14%286.11,06411,25153.3%61.5%
46.43%286.91,06610,81033.3%61.5%
48.15%276.81,08212,29945.5%50.0%
40.74%276.51,50711,61835.7%46.1%
46.15%266.51,24512,23154.5%40.0%
50.00%266.41,18612,79355.6%47.1%
50.00%266.698212,09062.5%44.4%
29.17%246.094512,33528.6%29.4%
50.00%246.41,05012,76750.0%50.0%
39.13%236.21,00112,54833.3%42.9%
47.83%236.01,08711,84644.4%50.0%
50.00%224.799312,45150.0%50.0%
19.05%216.51,03811,75133.3%13.3%
61.90%216.688712,78333.3%83.3%
45.00%205.71,07210,84341.7%50.0%
15.00%206.11,07810,91525.0%8.3%
47.37%195.794113,38466.7%30.0%
63.16%196.91,05412,50775.0%54.5%
36.84%196.01,07710,36444.4%30.0%
50.00%185.192912,63150.0%50.0%
44.44%184.06588,46138.5%60.0%
41.18%175.790610,25040.0%42.9%
29.41%176.48489,56044.4%12.5%
62.50%166.51,02913,68283.3%50.0%
37.50%166.81,07111,25244.4%28.6%
43.75%165.576010,47350.0%37.5%
33.33%155.61,29714,15366.7%25.0%
73.33%156.41,00411,80985.7%62.5%
40.00%156.381711,44837.5%42.9%
20.00%154.976411,6670.0%23.1%
40.00%156.31,05713,01233.3%44.4%
78.57%145.983111,12580.0%77.8%
64.29%142.280610,18480.0%55.6%
42.86%146.21,18311,69066.7%25.0%
78.57%147.01,01610,45285.7%71.4%
46.15%136.41,13812,9640.0%54.5%
76.92%136.81,15914,20183.3%71.4%
53.85%136.31,22812,99466.7%50.0%
83.33%125.91,02912,00783.3%83.3%
41.67%122.884410,43942.9%40.0%
58.33%122.984111,00083.3%33.3%
66.67%126.11,16212,10975.0%62.5%
75.00%127.41,04310,20266.7%100.0%
50.00%126.787512,00840.0%57.1%
58.33%125.892710,03157.1%60.0%
54.55%116.196111,70760.0%50.0%
54.55%116.582710,86966.7%0.0%
63.64%116.61,03711,15175.0%33.3%
36.36%117.195010,73842.9%25.0%
72.73%116.185610,52850.0%100.0%
70.00%106.21,01910,99480.0%60.0%
50.00%107.01,17710,50542.9%66.7%
30.00%105.21,16110,13425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.91,09912,04240.0%60.0%
40.00%105.17509,48740.0%40.0%
44.44%95.877510,27425.0%60.0%
55.56%96.09399,95640.0%75.0%
55.56%96.290111,13625.0%80.0%
44.44%96.198313,00966.7%33.3%
55.56%96.289210,50650.0%57.1%
75.00%86.396311,83950.0%100.0%
62.50%84.896811,43325.0%100.0%
62.50%86.01,27913,70333.3%80.0%
37.50%82.06919,474100.0%0.0%
75.00%86.81,06313,340100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.31,17212,36666.7%60.0%
71.43%74.81,35514,68850.0%80.0%
85.71%76.077312,393100.0%75.0%
57.14%75.689312,42850.0%60.0%
0.00%72.97468,2010.0%0.0%
28.57%76.46979,92925.0%33.3%
71.43%75.378412,752100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.389010,71666.7%33.3%
33.33%66.276111,56333.3%33.3%
50.00%67.31,10011,72950.0%50.0%
33.33%64.11,02010,35925.0%50.0%
16.67%65.56637,7650.0%50.0%
83.33%67.31,06213,3430.0%100.0%
66.67%62.458410,96050.0%75.0%
50.00%67.390111,71050.0%50.0%
83.33%61.865410,054100.0%66.7%
0.00%65.296011,9640.0%0.0%
50.00%67.21,09014,18333.3%66.7%
50.00%65.494111,717100.0%40.0%
80.00%52.27729,669100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.59677,15960.0%0.0%
40.00%54.490612,8220.0%50.0%
60.00%56.993113,36650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.489913,5920.0%60.0%
80.00%55.489415,199100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.81,05410,6930.0%100.0%
60.00%57.41,36517,19650.0%66.7%

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Heimerdinger vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Darius in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup with a 64.0% win rate compared to Darius's 36.0%, a 28.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Darius with a 68.2% win rate versus 31.8%. 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup with a 60.7% win rate compared to 39.3%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Darius with a 64.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 28.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Darius?

The best Heimerdinger build against Darius includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, 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 Darius?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Heimerdinger counter Darius?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 64.0% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Darius?

When playing Heimerdinger against Darius, 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.