Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Master Yi

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Master Yi based on 5 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 Master Yi 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
Master Yi - 80.0% win rateMaster Yi(80.0%)
Heimerdinger - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
80.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Heimerdinger matchup - 20.0% win rate
Master Yi
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Master Yi Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.4
CS / min
4.9
894
DMG / min
788
15,199
Gold / game
15,369
108
Heal / min
292
436
DMG Mitigated / min
838
0.6
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Heimerdinger vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 20.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Master Yi in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, 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
5.4Heimerdinger
4.9Master Yi
Heimerdinger edges out Master Yi by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
894Heimerdinger
788Master Yi
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Master Yi by 107 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Master Yi 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
15,199Heimerdinger
15,369Master Yi
Heimerdinger and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 169 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Heimerdinger
0.1Master Yi
Heimerdinger provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, 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
544Heimerdinger
1,130Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 586 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi 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 Master Yi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Master Yi are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi0.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger75.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi25.0%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Master Yi

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs Master YiAxiom Arcanist - best Heimerdinger rune vs Master YiAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs Master YiScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Master Yi
Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs Master YiDomination
Cheap Shot - best Heimerdinger rune vs Master YiGrisly Mementos - best Heimerdinger rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.71%706.51,05511,54842.4%29.7%
64.00%506.51,08112,05268.2%60.7%
44.90%496.094411,80938.9%48.4%
70.45%446.81,08511,91568.8%71.4%
60.53%386.21,19611,64864.3%58.3%
51.35%376.51,21611,94255.6%47.4%
43.24%375.896211,51166.7%32.0%
40.63%326.11,09611,95642.9%38.9%
46.88%325.61,22210,77358.8%33.3%
44.83%296.91,15010,62641.2%50.0%
57.14%286.11,06411,25153.3%61.5%
46.43%286.91,06610,81033.3%61.5%
48.15%276.81,08212,29945.5%50.0%
40.74%276.51,50711,61835.7%46.1%
46.15%266.51,24512,23154.5%40.0%
50.00%266.41,18612,79355.6%47.1%
50.00%266.698212,09062.5%44.4%
29.17%246.094512,33528.6%29.4%
50.00%246.41,05012,76750.0%50.0%
39.13%236.21,00112,54833.3%42.9%
47.83%236.01,08711,84644.4%50.0%
50.00%224.799312,45150.0%50.0%
19.05%216.51,03811,75133.3%13.3%
61.90%216.688712,78333.3%83.3%
45.00%205.71,07210,84341.7%50.0%
15.00%206.11,07810,91525.0%8.3%
47.37%195.794113,38466.7%30.0%
63.16%196.91,05412,50775.0%54.5%
36.84%196.01,07710,36444.4%30.0%
50.00%185.192912,63150.0%50.0%
44.44%184.06588,46138.5%60.0%
41.18%175.790610,25040.0%42.9%
29.41%176.48489,56044.4%12.5%
62.50%166.51,02913,68283.3%50.0%
37.50%166.81,07111,25244.4%28.6%
43.75%165.576010,47350.0%37.5%
33.33%155.61,29714,15366.7%25.0%
73.33%156.41,00411,80985.7%62.5%
40.00%156.381711,44837.5%42.9%
20.00%154.976411,6670.0%23.1%
40.00%156.31,05713,01233.3%44.4%
78.57%145.983111,12580.0%77.8%
64.29%142.280610,18480.0%55.6%
42.86%146.21,18311,69066.7%25.0%
78.57%147.01,01610,45285.7%71.4%
46.15%136.41,13812,9640.0%54.5%
76.92%136.81,15914,20183.3%71.4%
53.85%136.31,22812,99466.7%50.0%
83.33%125.91,02912,00783.3%83.3%
41.67%122.884410,43942.9%40.0%
58.33%122.984111,00083.3%33.3%
66.67%126.11,16212,10975.0%62.5%
75.00%127.41,04310,20266.7%100.0%
50.00%126.787512,00840.0%57.1%
58.33%125.892710,03157.1%60.0%
54.55%116.196111,70760.0%50.0%
54.55%116.582710,86966.7%0.0%
63.64%116.61,03711,15175.0%33.3%
36.36%117.195010,73842.9%25.0%
72.73%116.185610,52850.0%100.0%
70.00%106.21,01910,99480.0%60.0%
50.00%107.01,17710,50542.9%66.7%
30.00%105.21,16110,13425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.91,09912,04240.0%60.0%
40.00%105.17509,48740.0%40.0%
44.44%95.877510,27425.0%60.0%
55.56%96.09399,95640.0%75.0%
55.56%96.290111,13625.0%80.0%
44.44%96.198313,00966.7%33.3%
55.56%96.289210,50650.0%57.1%
75.00%86.396311,83950.0%100.0%
62.50%84.896811,43325.0%100.0%
62.50%86.01,27913,70333.3%80.0%
37.50%82.06919,474100.0%0.0%
75.00%86.81,06313,340100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.31,17212,36666.7%60.0%
71.43%74.81,35514,68850.0%80.0%
85.71%76.077312,393100.0%75.0%
57.14%75.689312,42850.0%60.0%
0.00%72.97468,2010.0%0.0%
28.57%76.46979,92925.0%33.3%
71.43%75.378412,752100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.389010,71666.7%33.3%
33.33%66.276111,56333.3%33.3%
50.00%67.31,10011,72950.0%50.0%
33.33%64.11,02010,35925.0%50.0%
16.67%65.56637,7650.0%50.0%
83.33%67.31,06213,3430.0%100.0%
66.67%62.458410,96050.0%75.0%
50.00%67.390111,71050.0%50.0%
83.33%61.865410,054100.0%66.7%
0.00%65.296011,9640.0%0.0%
50.00%67.21,09014,18333.3%66.7%
50.00%65.494111,717100.0%40.0%
80.00%52.27729,669100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.59677,15960.0%0.0%
40.00%54.490612,8220.0%50.0%
60.00%56.993113,36650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.489913,5920.0%60.0%
80.00%55.489415,199100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.81,05410,6930.0%100.0%
60.00%57.41,36517,19650.0%66.7%

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Heimerdinger vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Master Yi matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Master Yi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Master Yi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Master Yi matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Master Yi?

The best Heimerdinger build against Master Yi includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap with Mercury's Treads. 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 Master Yi?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Master Yi?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 80.0% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Master Yi?

When playing Heimerdinger against Master Yi, 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.