Win Rate
53.0%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Heimerdingervs Irelia
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Heimerdinger vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Heimerdinger wins with a 56.7% win rate (+13.3%) over Irelia based on 30 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup.
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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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Heimerdinger
56.7% WR
VS
Irelia
43.3% WR
Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Irelia Matchup?
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 30
56.7%
43.3%
6.2
7.4
1,041
753
11,576
12,692
81
460
413
1,352
0.7
0.5
44.4%
55.6%
61.9%
38.1%
Heimerdinger vs Irelia Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Irelia's 43.3%, giving Heimerdinger a 13.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Heimerdinger reaches their power spikes, while Heimerdinger should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 1,317 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Irelia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.2Heimerdinger
7.4Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia 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
1,041Heimerdinger
753Irelia
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Irelia by 288 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Irelia 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
11,576Heimerdinger
12,692Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 1,117 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia 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
0.7Heimerdinger
0.5Irelia
Both Heimerdinger and Irelia provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
495Heimerdinger
1,812Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,317 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Irelia are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Heimerdinger an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Heimerdinger the best chance to compete against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Irelia
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Heimerdinger44.4%
Irelia55.6%♕
Late Game
Heimerdinger
61.9%
+23.8% advantage
Heimerdinger61.9%Irelia38.1%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Irelia 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 61.9% win rate — 23.8 points above Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Irelia must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Heimerdinger reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Heimerdinger 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 Irelia
Precision
Sorcery
54.5% WR
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Irelia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.84% | 86 | 6.3 | 1,262 | 11,723 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.68% | 81 | 6.5 | 886 | 12,079 | 58.3% | 40.4% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 6.1 | 909 | 11,286 | 59.5% | 40.0% | |
| 56.94% | 72 | 6.6 | 1,112 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 6.4 | 1,079 | 12,104 | 69.2% | 48.9% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 6.4 | 990 | 11,070 | 44.0% | 46.7% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 6.2 | 1,180 | 13,024 | 31.8% | 53.3% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 6.5 | 894 | 10,981 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 6.3 | 909 | 10,050 | 48.1% | 37.5% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 6.4 | 1,157 | 12,781 | 58.3% | 41.9% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.2 | 1,353 | 11,396 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 6.2 | 941 | 13,123 | 30.8% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 1,097 | 12,233 | 66.7% | 59.1% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.6 | 997 | 12,051 | 58.8% | 47.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.7 | 1,116 | 11,974 | 46.1% | 60.9% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 6.3 | 1,109 | 11,885 | 55.0% | 53.3% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.7 | 1,140 | 12,083 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.1 | 985 | 11,561 | 54.5% | 47.8% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.1 | 1,188 | 11,775 | 44.4% | 54.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 868 | 12,596 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.2 | 943 | 11,801 | 56.3% | 68.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.0 | 1,068 | 13,006 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 1,041 | 11,576 | 44.4% | 61.9% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.3 | 1,231 | 12,269 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.0 | 921 | 10,851 | 58.3% | 58.8% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.2 | 1,010 | 11,299 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.9 | 1,004 | 11,218 | 37.5% | 30.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.6 | 829 | 10,723 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.2 | 855 | 10,363 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 1,150 | 13,337 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 75.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 1,427 | 13,334 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.8 | 1,070 | 13,225 | 55.6% | 53.9% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.7 | 1,297 | 14,037 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.3 | 1,039 | 11,951 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.6 | 1,244 | 14,324 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.7 | 1,061 | 12,215 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 4.1 | 688 | 9,095 | 41.7% | 16.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.4 | 990 | 11,904 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.2 | 1,023 | 11,142 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.4 | 1,235 | 12,766 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.9 | 1,098 | 11,967 | 77.8% | 62.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.7 | 953 | 11,463 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 88.24% | 17 | 5.5 | 1,025 | 12,170 | 100.0% | 81.8% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,141 | 11,269 | 62.5% | 28.6% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.8 | 1,159 | 9,819 | 85.7% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.7 | 965 | 11,491 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.0 | 1,048 | 12,102 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 821 | 9,846 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.1 | 1,098 | 11,742 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.8 | 822 | 12,374 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.1 | 875 | 11,672 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 952 | 10,032 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 90.91% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,425 | 12,432 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,195 | 15,247 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,118 | 8,877 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 737 | 9,637 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,018 | 11,144 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 765 | 11,883 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 1,034 | 13,622 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 982 | 12,432 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 875 | 13,595 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.0 | 870 | 11,096 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.8 | 788 | 9,925 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,012 | 14,358 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 5.3 | 815 | 13,165 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.1 | 803 | 11,607 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,151 | 13,361 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 923 | 12,012 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,023 | 12,537 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 808 | 12,159 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 914 | 10,445 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,041 | 15,569 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 3.7 | 966 | 13,163 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,014 | 10,887 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,039 | 12,189 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 826 | 11,836 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.3 | 943 | 12,189 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.7 | 945 | 8,885 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 1,006 | 11,039 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,153 | 12,954 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,122 | 12,993 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 839 | 10,705 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.6 | 841 | 9,713 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 891 | 12,526 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 936 | 11,965 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,027 | 11,965 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,268 | 12,537 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 634 | 10,365 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 866 | 12,980 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 991 | 9,982 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,104 | 13,443 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 656 | 8,485 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 559 | 8,722 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,158 | 12,815 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 739 | 11,753 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,009 | 12,685 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,178 | 10,993 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 909 | 11,879 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 765 | 10,590 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 919 | 12,484 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 1,041 | 12,797 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 950 | 7,521 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Irelia in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to Irelia's 43.3%, a 13.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Heimerdinger do against Irelia in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Heimerdinger do against Irelia in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to 38.1%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Irelia with a 56.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 13.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Irelia?
The best Heimerdinger build against Irelia includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 25.0% 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 Irelia?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Irelia?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 56.7% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Irelia?
When playing Heimerdinger against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Irelia. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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