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

Heimerdingervs Gnar

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

Heimerdinger vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Heimerdinger based on 9 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Gnar 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.

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Gnar - 44.4% win rateGnar(44.4%)
Heimerdinger - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
44.4% WR
VS
Gnar vs Heimerdinger matchup - 55.6% win rate
Gnar
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Gnar Matchup?

Gnar wins the Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
6.1
CS / min
7.0
983
DMG / min
775
13,009
Gold / game
13,887
107
Heal / min
258
467
DMG Mitigated / min
1,252
0.8
CC / min
1.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Heimerdinger vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.4%, giving Gnar a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gnar leads by 937 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar 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 Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Heimerdinger
7.0Gnar
Gnar significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar 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
983Heimerdinger
775Gnar
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Gnar by 209 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar 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
13,009Heimerdinger
13,887Gnar
Gnar generates a commanding 878 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar 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
0.8Heimerdinger
1.2Gnar
Gnar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
573Heimerdinger
1,510Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 937 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar 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 Gnar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Gnar are Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Heimerdinger an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger66.7%
Gnar early game win rateGnar33.3%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, 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 Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar 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 Gnar

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs GnarSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs GnarManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs GnarAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs GnarScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Gnar
Inspiration rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs GnarInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Heimerdinger rune vs GnarMagical Footwear - best Heimerdinger rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


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 Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Gnar?

The best Heimerdinger build against Gnar includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Gnar?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Gnar?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Gnar with only a 44.4% win rate. Gnar has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gnar's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Gnar?

When playing Heimerdinger against Gnar, play cautiously and avoid Gnar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gnar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.