Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Heimerdingervs Gragas

BMageSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Gragas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Heimerdinger wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Gragas based on 13 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Gragas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Gragas 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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Gragas - 53.9% win rateGragas(53.9%)
Heimerdinger - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
53.9% WR
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Gragas vs Heimerdinger matchup - 46.1% win rate
Gragas
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Gragas Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
6.4
CS / min
5.4
1,154
DMG / min
851
12,813
Gold / game
12,785
74
Heal / min
443
410
DMG Mitigated / min
991
0.8
CC / min
1.1
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Heimerdinger vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Gragas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Gragas's 46.1%, giving Heimerdinger a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gragas leads by 949 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Gragas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gragas 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 Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Heimerdinger
5.4Gragas
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Gragas by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gragas players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,154Heimerdinger
851Gragas
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Gragas by 303 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gragas 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
12,813Heimerdinger
12,785Gragas
Heimerdinger and Gragas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 27 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Heimerdinger
1.1Gragas
Gragas 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 Gragas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
485Heimerdinger
1,434Gragas
Gragas vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 949 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas 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 Gragas

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Gragas are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Blackfire Torch. 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 Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger80.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas20.0%
Late Game
Gragas
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger37.5%
Gragas late game win rateGragas62.5%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Gragas. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gragas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Gragas, 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 Gragas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gragas 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 Gragas

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs GragasPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs GragasPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs GragasLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs GragasLast Stand - best Heimerdinger rune vs Gragas
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs GragasSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs GragasGathering Storm - best Heimerdinger rune vs Gragas
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Gragas, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.45%666.11,00111,80940.7%48.7%
44.62%656.71,05211,78137.5%48.8%
53.33%606.21,09211,45357.1%50.0%
47.27%556.51,16911,59750.0%45.5%
41.51%535.996911,56963.2%29.4%
62.50%486.81,21312,75060.0%64.3%
51.06%476.31,21111,42645.5%56.0%
59.09%446.31,04611,51861.1%57.7%
57.14%426.61,15113,07362.5%53.9%
39.02%416.11,09911,68337.5%41.2%
39.02%415.61,29612,66140.0%38.7%
47.50%406.31,02611,41752.6%42.9%
40.00%406.21,01210,95831.8%50.0%
38.46%394.674010,75536.8%40.0%
47.37%386.21,53513,04450.0%46.7%
59.46%377.01,27412,35264.3%56.5%
43.24%376.51,08112,38556.3%33.3%
37.84%376.791512,16746.7%31.8%
52.78%366.01,04212,41161.5%47.8%
50.00%366.01,08211,33150.0%50.0%
31.43%355.991710,34229.4%33.3%
54.29%356.51,25112,45435.3%72.2%
40.00%356.31,24911,36926.7%50.0%
40.63%325.895310,44850.0%36.4%
48.28%296.01,02712,68266.7%40.0%
37.93%295.388611,04136.4%38.9%
37.93%296.41,05210,77033.3%42.9%
57.14%286.91,18912,96650.0%62.5%
35.71%286.198212,69825.0%40.0%
48.15%276.51,16212,32163.6%37.5%
62.96%276.61,06710,79864.7%60.0%
59.26%276.192610,94453.3%66.7%
37.04%275.08309,75040.0%33.3%
53.85%265.91,16113,52155.6%52.9%
56.00%255.51,22811,94554.5%57.1%
52.00%256.091811,35640.0%60.0%
54.17%245.61,13112,91557.1%52.9%
66.67%246.41,19713,15988.9%53.3%
73.91%236.71,00913,65975.0%73.3%
56.52%236.71,05112,40250.0%60.0%
56.52%236.21,06412,38428.6%68.8%
59.09%226.195911,38172.7%45.5%
72.73%226.41,21112,12176.9%66.7%
35.00%205.598611,36828.6%38.5%
40.00%206.81,15211,60344.4%36.4%
60.00%206.31,18410,50257.1%66.7%
42.11%196.291811,39462.5%27.3%
68.42%195.91,17712,54980.0%55.6%
63.16%196.21,14811,21158.3%71.4%
31.58%194.68689,94236.4%25.0%
47.37%195.81,05612,49242.9%50.0%
52.63%196.51,21312,83870.0%33.3%
44.44%182.398011,41433.3%50.0%
38.89%186.08919,53027.3%57.1%
52.94%175.589711,57228.6%70.0%
52.94%176.01,01611,88933.3%63.6%
43.75%166.21,02311,07542.9%44.4%
62.50%166.61,18111,95463.6%60.0%
62.50%166.082511,55477.8%42.9%
50.00%162.181810,60460.0%45.5%
50.00%166.391212,34920.0%63.6%
62.50%166.01,10511,10075.0%50.0%
46.67%155.075011,25375.0%36.4%
40.00%155.29348,26630.0%60.0%
46.67%155.783610,49450.0%42.9%
53.33%152.077110,40780.0%40.0%
66.67%156.482010,75060.0%80.0%
86.67%155.91,07113,078100.0%80.0%
50.00%145.27627,71340.0%75.0%
53.85%132.07429,18450.0%60.0%
61.54%132.77399,84357.1%66.7%
38.46%136.51,33612,42520.0%50.0%
53.85%135.81,22112,18566.7%42.9%
30.77%136.593812,02025.0%33.3%
61.54%136.41,36314,27950.0%66.7%
38.46%136.596310,87216.7%57.1%
38.46%135.484512,27966.7%14.3%
53.85%136.41,15412,81380.0%37.5%
38.46%136.01,03312,32940.0%37.5%
58.33%125.81,25113,41966.7%50.0%
75.00%126.31,08912,335100.0%40.0%
45.45%116.01,14910,8250.0%71.4%
63.64%116.11,21612,25233.3%100.0%
36.36%116.11,22912,20214.3%75.0%
63.64%115.690911,30650.0%71.4%
81.82%116.399411,55375.0%85.7%
60.00%106.31,01511,41750.0%75.0%
50.00%106.61,04611,71433.3%57.1%
70.00%106.31,04211,92283.3%50.0%
30.00%106.688610,26233.3%25.0%
80.00%106.31,15311,34775.0%83.3%
55.56%95.21,25013,27940.0%75.0%
66.67%96.11,02111,70066.7%66.7%
77.78%95.890112,425100.0%60.0%
44.44%95.81,03011,81233.3%50.0%
62.50%84.11,07112,18666.7%60.0%
37.50%84.48938,60933.3%50.0%
87.50%82.482410,307100.0%80.0%
50.00%82.692010,81150.0%50.0%
37.50%83.899613,77050.0%33.3%
50.00%83.286412,146100.0%42.9%
50.00%81.96829,80950.0%50.0%
62.50%85.793311,04760.0%66.7%
87.50%82.87517,70385.7%100.0%
57.14%74.97378,20760.0%50.0%
57.14%75.51,06310,977100.0%0.0%
14.29%76.01,01511,68825.0%0.0%
42.86%74.397310,84966.7%25.0%
71.43%72.39689,96566.7%75.0%
83.33%66.41,37210,935100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.490611,98466.7%33.3%
66.67%66.81,14515,292100.0%50.0%
100.00%66.81,03610,409100.0%100.0%
83.33%66.897812,848100.0%80.0%
66.67%66.187610,331100.0%33.3%
66.67%65.59439,39860.0%100.0%
16.67%61.57108,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%66.299311,849100.0%60.0%
60.00%53.991910,16266.7%50.0%
60.00%51.86858,88550.0%100.0%
60.00%57.19718,04960.0%0.0%
80.00%57.099112,152100.0%50.0%
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Heimerdinger vs Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Gragas matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Gragas's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Heimerdinger do against Gragas in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Gragas with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Gragas takes over the Heimerdinger vs Gragas matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Gragas matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Gragas with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Gragas?

The best Heimerdinger build against Gragas includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Gragas?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Gragas?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Gragas with a 53.9% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Gragas in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Gragas?

When playing Heimerdinger against Gragas, 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.