Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Heimerdingervs Kayn

DMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kayn wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Kayn 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 Kayn 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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Kayn - 0.0% win rateKayn(0.0%)
Heimerdinger - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
0.0% WR
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Kayn vs Heimerdinger matchup - 100.0% win rate
Kayn
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn Matchup?

Kayn wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Kayn
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
4.8
CS / min
4.2
1,131
DMG / min
861
11,399
Gold / game
11,863
114
Heal / min
451
498
DMG Mitigated / min
901
0.8
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Heimerdinger vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 0.0%, giving Kayn a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Kayn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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 Kayn 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 Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Heimerdinger
4.2Kayn
Heimerdinger edges out Kayn by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
1,131Heimerdinger
861Kayn
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Kayn by 270 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayn 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
11,399Heimerdinger
11,863Kayn
Kayn earns 464 more gold per game than Heimerdinger, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kayn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Heimerdinger
0.3Kayn
Heimerdinger provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayn, 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
612Heimerdinger
1,352Kayn
Kayn vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 740 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn 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 Kayn

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Kayn are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Kayn early game win rateKayn100.0%
Late Game
Kayn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Kayn late game win rateKayn100.0%

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

Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Kayn

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs KaynSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs KaynManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs KaynAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs KaynScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Kayn
Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs KaynDomination
Taste of Blood - best Heimerdinger rune vs KaynTreasure Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs Kayn
0.0% WR

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


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.11%1066.393211,65239.5%54.0%
39.36%946.31,05011,01947.4%33.9%
41.82%556.41,09612,20542.1%41.7%
46.30%546.295510,70839.1%51.6%
46.15%526.299410,46646.7%45.5%
57.45%476.41,06511,82273.3%50.0%
46.81%476.21,06612,14350.0%44.0%
50.00%426.01,05610,82440.0%55.6%
46.34%416.496911,08261.1%34.8%
73.17%416.71,15111,98673.7%72.7%
43.24%376.293111,56041.7%44.0%
41.67%366.21,25011,86953.9%34.8%
74.29%355.91,05310,65573.7%75.0%
64.71%346.01,01311,61577.8%60.0%
32.35%346.51,38410,38331.3%33.3%
56.25%324.97449,73773.3%41.2%
70.00%306.41,19812,51045.5%84.2%
46.67%306.41,03812,34433.3%55.6%
44.83%295.01,17411,49138.5%50.0%
34.48%296.31,0589,89540.0%28.6%
58.62%296.51,07211,93361.5%56.3%
58.62%296.199910,57276.9%43.8%
53.57%285.392810,72650.0%57.1%
71.43%286.11,16313,34983.3%68.2%
28.57%286.287410,66521.4%35.7%
59.26%276.41,02411,52875.0%46.7%
40.00%256.51,08812,51042.9%38.9%
36.00%255.991011,07750.0%26.7%
45.83%246.31,05411,64625.0%56.3%
43.48%234.998712,42760.0%38.9%
45.45%224.780411,59425.0%57.1%
50.00%226.31,09910,56945.5%54.5%
36.36%226.11,05411,20025.0%42.9%
18.18%226.492910,62916.7%20.0%
33.33%216.385810,77155.6%16.7%
47.62%215.81,07512,72437.5%53.9%
66.67%215.81,06511,84966.7%66.7%
38.10%216.51,15912,48266.7%26.7%
60.00%205.51,05711,75440.0%66.7%
50.00%204.11,04310,88742.9%53.9%
40.00%202.87389,05542.9%38.5%
50.00%206.989511,51540.0%60.0%
52.63%196.31,06611,76662.5%45.5%
47.37%196.31,02011,98842.9%50.0%
50.00%186.31,00811,60975.0%42.9%
41.18%176.41,00212,11737.5%44.4%
64.71%176.11,13611,80685.7%50.0%
70.59%175.193212,47950.0%81.8%
52.94%176.01,06911,16762.5%44.4%
58.82%176.189711,65477.8%37.5%
37.50%166.595210,81133.3%40.0%
50.00%166.01,04213,45975.0%41.7%
31.25%166.41,05511,65916.7%40.0%
43.75%162.989310,52825.0%62.5%
43.75%164.68699,53955.6%28.6%
50.00%166.395711,07480.0%36.4%
50.00%166.09279,67755.6%42.9%
60.00%156.41,31712,14133.3%77.8%
33.33%155.61,0379,78614.3%50.0%
60.00%156.61,14912,09750.0%66.7%
46.67%156.091710,24566.7%33.3%
46.67%155.299613,18075.0%36.4%
64.29%146.41,09512,28860.0%66.7%
42.86%143.681611,86533.3%45.5%
57.14%145.884310,22160.0%55.6%
57.14%146.11,00212,13160.0%55.6%
42.86%146.91,32110,67666.7%25.0%
21.43%145.81,07911,38820.0%22.2%
38.46%135.893410,22533.3%42.9%
53.85%136.71,12111,10357.1%50.0%
69.23%135.995212,23475.0%66.7%
53.85%136.61,19112,31742.9%66.7%
53.85%136.384711,34462.5%40.0%
33.33%125.999511,77033.3%33.3%
66.67%125.71,01911,94480.0%57.1%
50.00%126.01,04711,20275.0%37.5%
63.64%116.31,23611,91575.0%57.1%
50.00%105.51,06212,37262.5%0.0%
60.00%106.71,51213,827100.0%42.9%
50.00%106.698110,98266.7%25.0%
77.78%95.41,02610,94950.0%85.7%
55.56%95.899811,515100.0%42.9%
55.56%95.876210,00150.0%60.0%
66.67%95.280712,28450.0%71.4%
88.89%93.580510,588100.0%66.7%
77.78%97.01,15215,795100.0%66.7%
44.44%95.11,39612,18950.0%40.0%
50.00%86.21,29916,0970.0%66.7%
37.50%82.91,00410,7160.0%42.9%
75.00%87.192811,191100.0%66.7%
37.50%86.188810,48350.0%33.3%
50.00%84.31,03110,42425.0%75.0%
25.00%82.282110,80150.0%16.7%
25.00%85.91,10411,5110.0%28.6%
50.00%86.71,04910,73466.7%40.0%
37.50%81.88027,62140.0%33.3%
62.50%85.91,00212,050100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.21,14111,56650.0%40.0%
42.86%75.691812,84933.3%50.0%
71.43%73.367711,322100.0%66.7%
100.00%75.61,29014,085100.0%100.0%
71.43%71.75868,125100.0%50.0%
85.71%72.985711,967100.0%80.0%
85.71%77.76749,20380.0%100.0%
16.67%65.61,04510,76025.0%0.0%
33.33%65.798211,26150.0%25.0%
33.33%61.96577,80525.0%50.0%
16.67%63.483210,83533.3%0.0%
50.00%64.51,09412,92966.7%33.3%
80.00%56.397912,272100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.91,29014,7830.0%100.0%
40.00%56.67066,45150.0%0.0%
60.00%56.31,03812,3860.0%75.0%
60.00%52.682310,903100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.11,28512,1090.0%33.3%
40.00%55.81,0709,54450.0%33.3%
0.00%54.81,13111,3990.0%0.0%
60.00%52.91,05211,14850.0%66.7%
80.00%56.293211,9680.0%100.0%
40.00%52.37229,60150.0%33.3%
20.00%55.185611,8650.0%25.0%
40.00%55.41,13612,1230.0%50.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Kayn wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Heimerdinger do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kayn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Kayn in the late game?

In the late game, Kayn takes over the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup?

Kayn wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Kayn?

The best Heimerdinger build against Kayn includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Kayn?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Kayn?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Kayn with only a 0.0% win rate. Kayn has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayn's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Kayn?

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