Heimerdingervs Karthus
Heimerdinger vs Karthus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Heimerdinger wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Karthus based on 6 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 Karthus 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.
Karthus(50.0%)Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Karthus Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Karthus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 50.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Karthus can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Karthus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Heimerdinger vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Heimerdinger Build Against Karthus
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Karthus 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. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Karthus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Heimerdinger50.0%Karthus50.0%Heimerdinger50.0%Karthus50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Heimerdinger and Karthus, with Heimerdinger holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Heimerdinger at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Karthus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Heimerdinger nor Karthus has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Karthus
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Heimerdinger maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Karthus.
Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.81% | 84 | 5.8 | 1,007 | 11,720 | 37.5% | 55.8% | |
| 55.42% | 83 | 6.5 | 1,017 | 12,575 | 64.9% | 47.8% | |
| 53.01% | 83 | 6.8 | 1,049 | 11,732 | 64.7% | 44.9% | |
| 42.31% | 78 | 6.2 | 1,148 | 12,074 | 40.0% | 43.8% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 6.4 | 1,140 | 11,796 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 6.5 | 1,250 | 13,181 | 66.7% | 51.2% | |
| 36.67% | 60 | 6.1 | 1,030 | 11,839 | 29.2% | 41.7% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 6.4 | 1,077 | 11,923 | 62.5% | 48.6% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 5.8 | 1,005 | 11,609 | 48.0% | 47.1% | |
| 36.36% | 56 | 6.0 | 886 | 11,169 | 29.2% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.3 | 967 | 10,633 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.15% | 55 | 6.5 | 1,413 | 11,935 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 6.4 | 1,078 | 11,369 | 45.5% | 45.2% | |
| 40.38% | 53 | 6.5 | 1,225 | 10,907 | 50.0% | 34.4% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 1,140 | 11,866 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 1,057 | 12,081 | 52.4% | 37.9% | |
| 51.06% | 49 | 4.5 | 809 | 11,258 | 45.5% | 56.0% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.1 | 989 | 11,237 | 52.4% | 55.6% | |
| 55.32% | 47 | 6.6 | 1,259 | 12,979 | 56.3% | 54.8% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 6.1 | 1,040 | 11,511 | 36.4% | 52.0% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.7 | 1,077 | 12,898 | 52.4% | 41.7% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 6.7 | 1,164 | 12,249 | 72.2% | 42.3% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 5.2 | 918 | 11,528 | 44.4% | 52.0% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.1 | 974 | 12,461 | 38.5% | 63.3% | |
| 61.90% | 42 | 6.4 | 1,176 | 12,906 | 64.7% | 60.0% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 6.2 | 1,135 | 12,149 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 39.47% | 39 | 6.5 | 1,088 | 13,497 | 66.7% | 26.9% | |
| 47.37% | 39 | 6.4 | 901 | 12,338 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 48.65% | 38 | 4.0 | 953 | 11,650 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.3 | 1,164 | 11,254 | 28.6% | 52.2% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 6.4 | 1,042 | 13,830 | 80.0% | 45.0% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.3 | 1,063 | 11,150 | 64.3% | 52.4% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.5 | 1,079 | 12,623 | 38.5% | 59.1% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 5.7 | 1,022 | 13,613 | 88.9% | 56.0% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 5.3 | 1,159 | 10,774 | 68.8% | 64.7% | |
| 51.61% | 32 | 6.3 | 1,188 | 13,007 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 32.26% | 32 | 6.1 | 1,063 | 11,883 | 38.5% | 27.8% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 5.8 | 1,013 | 10,061 | 38.9% | 45.5% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.1 | 997 | 12,472 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.3 | 1,080 | 12,883 | 61.5% | 56.3% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 6.9 | 1,042 | 12,378 | 60.0% | 63.2% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 5.9 | 1,104 | 12,513 | 90.0% | 36.8% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 6.4 | 991 | 11,423 | 36.4% | 35.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.0 | 837 | 10,162 | 60.0% | 30.8% | |
| 44.44% | 28 | 6.2 | 1,054 | 11,126 | 46.7% | 41.7% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 6.5 | 879 | 10,319 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.8 | 1,167 | 12,512 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 907 | 12,296 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 1,065 | 12,395 | 66.7% | 21.1% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.6 | 1,236 | 15,249 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.2 | 1,281 | 12,984 | 90.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 6.7 | 1,266 | 12,809 | 27.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 23 | 5.8 | 941 | 12,936 | 83.3% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 23 | 6.4 | 934 | 12,278 | 55.6% | 46.1% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.4 | 1,192 | 13,565 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.2 | 1,000 | 11,378 | 63.6% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 2.4 | 978 | 11,032 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 5.7 | 973 | 11,666 | 25.0% | 30.8% | |
| 45.00% | 21 | 5.5 | 1,010 | 11,596 | 42.9% | 46.1% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.9 | 996 | 10,882 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 1,105 | 12,306 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 3.2 | 961 | 11,717 | 57.1% | 69.2% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 3.3 | 769 | 9,649 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 896 | 11,304 | 62.5% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.7 | 1,064 | 13,766 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.5 | 983 | 11,431 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.4 | 977 | 12,137 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.6 | 1,185 | 10,614 | 54.5% | 25.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.6 | 1,117 | 12,115 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,189 | 12,809 | 80.0% | 46.1% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 2.1 | 941 | 11,689 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,058 | 11,140 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.9 | 777 | 10,108 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.6 | 897 | 10,669 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.1 | 1,124 | 11,919 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.1 | 915 | 11,466 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.8 | 1,101 | 13,609 | 33.3% | 81.8% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 947 | 11,901 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.1 | 1,114 | 12,621 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.3 | 897 | 10,014 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.2 | 925 | 11,570 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 1,008 | 11,154 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.0 | 812 | 10,511 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,135 | 14,090 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,002 | 11,488 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 15 | 3.4 | 886 | 10,914 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 61.54% | 14 | 2.3 | 990 | 11,872 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 38.46% | 14 | 6.5 | 1,092 | 13,332 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,199 | 13,498 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.6 | 964 | 11,137 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.3 | 888 | 10,736 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.0 | 922 | 10,454 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,101 | 11,614 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 942 | 11,198 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.2 | 1,030 | 9,927 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,284 | 12,562 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 886 | 11,747 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 810 | 9,925 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,260 | 12,858 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 63.64% | 12 | 6.5 | 956 | 11,599 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.8 | 972 | 12,880 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.1 | 1,294 | 16,269 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,130 | 12,863 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.6 | 845 | 10,457 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.8 | 954 | 10,367 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 991 | 10,966 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 1,001 | 10,665 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 995 | 13,702 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 907 | 9,515 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 2.0 | 766 | 10,860 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,181 | 12,736 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,307 | 15,360 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,058 | 11,365 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 1,051 | 11,156 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.1 | 829 | 8,694 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,142 | 11,755 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.8 | 965 | 12,422 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,026 | 16,623 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.9 | 620 | 10,125 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 3.2 | 535 | 8,034 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.3 | 857 | 10,231 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,027 | 13,320 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 985 | 12,009 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 831 | 11,040 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,075 | 14,842 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,476 | 13,922 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,013 | 11,489 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,120 | 12,976 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 857 | 9,103 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 922 | 15,427 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 859 | 12,178 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 857 | 13,068 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 1,016 | 12,268 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 617 | 9,597 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 972 | 9,932 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 1,225 | 14,012 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 834 | 8,694 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,516 | 13,427 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 953 | 13,191 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,013 | 13,612 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Karthus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Heimerdinger do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Karthus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Karthus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Karthus matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Karthus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Karthus?
The best Heimerdinger build against Karthus includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Karthus?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Karthus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Karthus?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 50.0% win rate. Heimerdinger slightly edges out Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Karthus?
When playing Heimerdinger against Karthus, 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.