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

Heimerdingervs Kayle

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

Heimerdinger vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Heimerdinger wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kayle based on 42 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 Kayle 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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Kayle - 57.1% win rateKayle(57.1%)
Heimerdinger - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
57.1% WR
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Kayle vs Heimerdinger matchup - 42.9% win rate
Kayle
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayle Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 42
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.6
CS / min
6.7
1,151
DMG / min
663
13,073
Gold / game
12,257
102
Heal / min
366
414
DMG Mitigated / min
423
0.8
CC / min
0.2
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Heimerdinger vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kayle's 42.9%, giving Heimerdinger a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayle players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Kayle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayle 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 Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Heimerdinger
6.7Kayle
Heimerdinger and Kayle farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,151Heimerdinger
663Kayle
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Kayle by 488 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayle 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
13,073Heimerdinger
12,257Kayle
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 816 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kayle should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Heimerdinger
0.2Kayle
Heimerdinger provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
516Heimerdinger
789Kayle
Kayle vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 273 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayle 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 Kayle

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Kayle 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. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger62.5%
Kayle early game win rateKayle37.5%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger53.9%
Kayle late game win rateKayle46.1%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger 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 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Kayle. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Heimerdinger holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kayle players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Kayle

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs KaylePrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs KaylePresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs KayleLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs KayleCut Down - best Heimerdinger rune vs Kayle
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs KayleSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs KayleGathering Storm - best Heimerdinger rune vs Kayle
76.9% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Kayle, 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 Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kayle's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Heimerdinger do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Kayle with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Kayle with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Kayle?

The best Heimerdinger build against Kayle includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer'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 Kayle?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Kayle use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 76.9% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Heimerdinger counter Kayle?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 57.1% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Kayle?

When playing Heimerdinger against Kayle, 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.