Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Heimerdingervs Kassadin

BMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kassadin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR
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Kassadin vs Heimerdinger matchup - 60.0% win rate
Kassadin
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.2
CS / min
5.9
1,297
DMG / min
644
13,747
Gold / game
13,356
83
Heal / min
220
413
DMG Mitigated / min
890
1.0
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Heimerdinger vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Kassadin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, 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
6.2Heimerdinger
5.9Kassadin
Heimerdinger and Kassadin farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,297Heimerdinger
644Kassadin
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Kassadin by 653 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin 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
13,747Heimerdinger
13,356Kassadin
Heimerdinger earns 391 more gold per game than Kassadin, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Heimerdinger slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Heimerdinger
0.1Kassadin
Heimerdinger brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Heimerdinger far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kassadin should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
496Heimerdinger
1,110Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 614 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Kassadin are Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge and Lich Bane. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin0.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger25.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin75.0%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, 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 Kassadin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs KassadinPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs KassadinLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs KassadinCut Down - best Heimerdinger rune vs Kassadin
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs KassadinGathering Storm - best Heimerdinger rune vs Kassadin
0.0% WR

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


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.72%876.593511,07859.4%47.3%
48.05%776.393812,28058.8%45.0%
45.16%626.11,06310,51445.8%44.7%
57.63%596.21,19412,43761.1%56.1%
54.39%576.399012,10440.0%62.2%
44.23%526.696410,09447.4%42.4%
55.32%476.195110,42659.1%52.0%
39.13%466.21,03211,79631.6%44.4%
52.38%426.494611,55671.4%42.9%
36.11%366.41,20811,97837.5%35.7%
44.12%346.01,05610,25550.0%40.0%
52.94%346.31,32611,52170.0%45.8%
51.52%335.791511,07754.5%50.0%
45.16%316.194011,71442.9%45.8%
50.00%306.61,10811,30958.3%44.4%
55.17%295.91,11313,26737.5%61.9%
50.00%285.81,05811,14858.3%43.8%
64.29%286.31,01910,22572.7%58.8%
77.78%276.31,10312,58390.9%68.8%
40.74%276.01,23611,35830.0%47.1%
42.31%266.41,05510,58037.5%44.4%
46.15%265.81,05110,45340.0%50.0%
53.85%266.51,01211,55855.6%52.9%
70.83%246.31,01511,17575.0%68.8%
56.52%235.91,13910,99942.9%62.5%
30.43%235.71,17312,63633.3%29.4%
63.64%226.31,1339,69264.3%62.5%
54.55%226.61,08612,81240.0%58.8%
31.82%226.11,09111,43340.0%29.4%
47.62%216.788910,69737.5%53.9%
52.38%216.51,03813,91166.7%50.0%
20.00%206.588811,58416.7%21.4%
52.63%195.993211,60475.0%36.4%
61.11%185.590010,64071.4%54.5%
55.56%186.49408,67337.5%70.0%
61.11%184.981110,52971.4%54.5%
47.06%175.489910,56840.0%50.0%
52.94%176.41,05711,97380.0%41.7%
37.50%166.11,04011,68728.6%44.4%
66.67%155.81,37312,76483.3%55.6%
40.00%155.71,20911,63580.0%20.0%
46.67%156.699912,41050.0%44.4%
46.67%156.297710,49650.0%45.5%
64.29%146.28238,11444.4%100.0%
64.29%145.89739,86266.7%62.5%
53.85%133.56999,64850.0%55.6%
53.85%136.61,25711,60960.0%50.0%
69.23%135.998511,47933.3%80.0%
69.23%136.71,14613,249100.0%60.0%
58.33%126.095912,63475.0%50.0%
66.67%126.01,06614,913100.0%55.6%
50.00%124.91,0899,38066.7%33.3%
33.33%126.51,19614,26250.0%25.0%
45.45%114.68699,89040.0%50.0%
45.45%112.078210,42350.0%42.9%
63.64%115.488312,65233.3%75.0%
36.36%115.692813,28233.3%37.5%
63.64%116.11,03912,92275.0%57.1%
54.55%116.51,19611,24533.3%62.5%
40.00%107.099110,84133.3%50.0%
50.00%106.41,15012,62775.0%33.3%
55.56%94.888911,754100.0%42.9%
33.33%96.796710,02150.0%20.0%
55.56%96.11,34111,06440.0%75.0%
11.11%96.37209,5810.0%16.7%
77.78%96.569010,33250.0%85.7%
88.89%96.41,06311,49080.0%100.0%
55.56%96.187612,31550.0%57.1%
25.00%86.38138,91340.0%0.0%
62.50%83.28159,293100.0%25.0%
50.00%86.193611,80266.7%40.0%
25.00%85.282511,4240.0%33.3%
42.86%75.81,17512,57033.3%50.0%
28.57%75.891110,54433.3%25.0%
42.86%76.41,04613,41050.0%40.0%
71.43%77.11,31015,697100.0%60.0%
57.14%73.41,03212,18833.3%75.0%
28.57%76.38109,96825.0%33.3%
71.43%75.28567,28980.0%50.0%
57.14%76.591810,73150.0%66.7%
50.00%65.681210,23450.0%50.0%
50.00%66.01,18313,752100.0%40.0%
33.33%66.492412,3830.0%40.0%
50.00%66.01,27812,20350.0%50.0%
33.33%62.56758,58433.3%33.3%
33.33%64.71,0088,7830.0%50.0%
40.00%56.21,29713,747100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.81,15510,8840.0%66.7%
20.00%52.09298,505100.0%0.0%
60.00%52.074911,160100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.01,01012,068100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.41,08211,547100.0%66.7%
40.00%54.28228,94033.3%50.0%
20.00%57.293713,7300.0%25.0%
40.00%53.38559,15633.3%50.0%
40.00%55.31,26111,42733.3%50.0%
60.00%56.51,51614,814100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.41,05313,9180.0%50.0%
80.00%55.976414,492100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.97649,68566.7%100.0%
20.00%55.89538,12333.3%0.0%
60.00%56.51,13514,624100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.582112,4690.0%50.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Heimerdinger do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Kassadin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Kassadin?

The best Heimerdinger build against Kassadin includes Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge, Lich Bane with Spellslinger'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 Kassadin?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Kassadin use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Heimerdinger counter Kassadin?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Kassadin with only a 40.0% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Kassadin?

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