Heimerdingervs Kayn
Heimerdinger vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kayn based on 10 games. Kayn 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 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.
Kayn(60.0%)Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Kayn Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayn controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayn 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 crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn 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 Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown
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.
Best Heimerdinger Build Against Kayn
Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Kayn. 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
Heimerdinger40.0%Kayn60.0%Heimerdinger80.0%Kayn20.0%Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.
Heimerdinger is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Kayn. 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: Kayn 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 Kayn
Sorcery
Resolve
Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Kayn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Kayn in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Heimerdinger do against Kayn in the early game?
In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Kayn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Kayn?
The best Heimerdinger build against Kayn includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Kayn?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Kayn use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Kayn?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 60.0% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Kayn?
When playing Heimerdinger against Kayn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kayn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.