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

Heimerdingervs Lucian

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

Heimerdinger vs Lucian is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Lucian scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Lucian 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.

Compare against an opponent
Lucian - 40.0% win rateLucian(40.0%)
Heimerdinger - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR
VS
Lucian vs Heimerdinger matchup - 60.0% win rate
Lucian
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Lucian Matchup?

Lucian wins the Heimerdinger vs Lucian matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.6
CS / min
7.2
706
DMG / min
918
6,451
Gold / game
7,882
65
Heal / min
221
239
DMG Mitigated / min
459
0.6
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Heimerdinger vs Lucian Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Lucian matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Lucian a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Lucian outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Lucian reaches their power spikes, while Lucian 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. Lucian 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 Lucian 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 Lucian Laning Phase Breakdown

Lucian wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

Lucian is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Lucian holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Heimerdinger
7.2Lucian
Lucian edges out Heimerdinger by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lucian.
Damage
706Heimerdinger
918Lucian
Lucian heavily out-damages Heimerdinger by 211 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Heimerdinger should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lucian's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
6,451Heimerdinger
7,882Lucian
Lucian generates a commanding 1,431 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Lucian consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Heimerdinger
0.1Lucian
Heimerdinger provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lucian, 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
304Heimerdinger
680Lucian
Lucian vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 376 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lucian 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Lucian early game win rateLucian50.0%
Late Game
Lucian
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Lucian late game win rateLucian100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Heimerdinger and Lucian, with Heimerdinger holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Heimerdinger has the edge early, but Lucian gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Lucian

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs LucianSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Heimerdinger rune vs LucianManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs LucianTranscendence - best Heimerdinger rune vs LucianScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Lucian
Inspiration rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs LucianInspiration
Cash Back - best Heimerdinger rune vs LucianBiscuit Delivery - best Heimerdinger rune vs Lucian
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Lucian 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 Lucian - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Lucian in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Heimerdinger vs Lucian 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 26.10.

How does Heimerdinger do against Lucian in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Lucian with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Lucian in the late game?

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

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Lucian matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Lucian?

The best Heimerdinger build against Lucian includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Lucian?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Lucian use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Lucian matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Heimerdinger counter Lucian?

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

How do I play Heimerdinger against Lucian?

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