Heimerdingervs Locke
Heimerdinger vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Heimerdinger wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Locke based on 32 games. Locke 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Locke Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Locke's 43.8%, giving Heimerdinger a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke 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 sustain, where Locke leads by 600 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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.
Best Heimerdinger Build Against Locke
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Locke are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Heimerdinger an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Heimerdinger the best chance to compete against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Heimerdinger47.1%
Locke52.9%Heimerdinger66.7%Locke33.3%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Locke 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Locke. 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: Locke 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 Locke
Sorcery
Domination
Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.25% | 32 | 5.9 | 1,139 | 11,307 | 47.1% | 66.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.7 | 889 | 11,935 | 62.5% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 1,081 | 9,513 | 77.8% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.1 | 997 | 10,727 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,082 | 12,748 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.6 | 985 | 11,049 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,046 | 12,207 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 6.5 | 1,113 | 12,611 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,025 | 12,013 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.1 | 974 | 11,435 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.9 | 852 | 11,521 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,297 | 13,251 | 80.0% | 85.7% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 4.3 | 636 | 11,475 | 0.0% | 27.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.4 | 1,277 | 10,063 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.7 | 884 | 11,367 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,316 | 13,609 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.6 | 1,088 | 11,905 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,007 | 10,112 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,191 | 11,128 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,116 | 10,984 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 861 | 9,859 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,000 | 11,650 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 874 | 9,081 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 758 | 8,789 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.4 | 708 | 9,978 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.0 | 830 | 10,641 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,114 | 12,762 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 866 | 11,273 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.1 | 1,023 | 11,847 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 830 | 13,212 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,111 | 12,608 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 920 | 12,719 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 906 | 9,835 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,034 | 10,634 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 912 | 9,545 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,566 | 14,895 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 988 | 11,343 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,018 | 14,012 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 885 | 11,682 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 876 | 11,473 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 584 | 8,957 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,091 | 8,723 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 860 | 10,622 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,031 | 10,621 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,387 | 12,448 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 3 | 6.4 | 1,031 | 13,588 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Heimerdinger vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Locke in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Locke matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Locke's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Heimerdinger do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Heimerdinger do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Locke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Locke matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Locke with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Locke?
The best Heimerdinger build against Locke includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Locke?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Locke?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 56.3% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Locke?
When playing Heimerdinger against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Locke. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.