Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Heimerdingervs Wukong

DMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches1,361,747
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Wukong wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 7 games. Wukong 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 Wukong 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
Wukong - 42.9% win rateWukong(42.9%)
Heimerdinger - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
42.9% WR
VS
Wukong vs Heimerdinger matchup - 57.1% win rate
Wukong
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.3
CS / min
5.4
1,281
DMG / min
580
15,868
Gold / game
14,061
117
Heal / min
226
567
DMG Mitigated / min
1,156
0.9
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Heimerdinger vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, giving Wukong a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong 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. Wukong 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 Wukong 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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, 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.

Farming
6.3Heimerdinger
5.4Wukong
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Wukong by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Wukong players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,281Heimerdinger
580Wukong
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Wukong by 701 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong 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
15,868Heimerdinger
14,061Wukong
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 1,807 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Heimerdinger
0.4Wukong
Heimerdinger provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Wukong, 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
684Heimerdinger
1,382Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 698 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong 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 Wukong

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Wukong 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 Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong100.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong50.0%

Wukong 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 Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Heimerdinger at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Wukong. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Wukong has the edge early, but Heimerdinger 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 Wukong

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs WukongSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongTranscendence - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Wukong
Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs WukongDomination
Cheap Shot - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongUltimate Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Wukong 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
47.69%1306.396811,97944.0%50.0%
37.96%1086.31,03811,07244.2%33.9%
52.00%756.399310,84048.5%54.8%
43.94%666.31,08812,18147.8%41.9%
44.62%656.197210,39840.5%50.0%
44.62%656.31,05611,93643.8%45.5%
55.74%616.41,02411,79363.6%51.3%
44.44%546.296810,86158.3%33.3%
73.58%536.51,17611,86779.2%69.0%
51.02%496.01,08310,90144.4%54.8%
47.92%486.294511,34352.9%45.2%
45.65%466.11,23011,91453.3%41.9%
58.70%465.91,00811,62169.2%54.5%
34.09%446.41,34110,52035.0%33.3%
41.46%416.31,11510,66340.0%42.9%
70.00%405.91,05310,85875.0%65.0%
46.15%396.31,06212,16235.3%54.5%
66.67%396.41,18912,71542.9%80.0%
53.85%394.37079,77468.8%43.5%
53.85%396.01,04010,69961.1%47.6%
63.89%365.81,00710,45464.3%63.6%
58.33%366.51,04411,50258.8%57.9%
50.00%345.11,19611,85646.7%52.6%
32.35%346.291311,18933.3%31.6%
64.71%346.31,11213,00775.0%61.5%
54.84%316.21,04211,61475.0%42.1%
45.16%316.61,10012,17554.5%40.0%
53.33%305.191810,60753.3%53.3%
40.00%306.61,13712,37145.5%36.8%
34.48%296.187910,94550.0%23.5%
48.28%296.21,03711,43333.3%55.0%
42.86%284.796012,38050.0%40.9%
48.15%274.096810,93837.5%52.6%
66.67%275.099712,04457.1%70.0%
51.85%276.21,10211,06550.0%53.9%
46.15%264.886011,65522.2%58.8%
38.46%265.81,01311,98140.0%37.5%
38.46%266.484010,52663.6%20.0%
23.08%266.592110,67315.4%30.8%
48.00%257.191612,05538.5%58.3%
56.00%256.498911,94780.0%50.0%
32.00%256.11,09911,39025.0%35.3%
58.33%246.496211,64750.0%64.3%
43.48%236.399211,78444.4%42.9%
43.48%232.67429,20650.0%40.0%
43.48%236.499310,81030.0%53.9%
54.55%226.31,06011,01263.6%45.5%
61.90%216.01,12711,66880.0%45.5%
47.62%215.81,0019,75750.0%44.4%
70.00%205.193912,30957.1%76.9%
55.00%206.01,09613,38860.0%53.3%
50.00%206.499711,44966.7%42.9%
35.00%204.384610,02050.0%20.0%
45.00%202.886310,41330.0%60.0%
60.00%206.293511,78980.0%40.0%
57.89%196.01,37611,95437.5%72.7%
52.63%195.31,03413,07580.0%42.9%
57.89%196.01,04410,77066.7%50.0%
50.00%186.21,04613,51175.0%42.9%
66.67%186.51,08512,05157.1%72.7%
44.44%185.87679,68442.9%45.5%
33.33%186.51,06111,72614.3%45.5%
50.00%186.41,02511,08455.6%44.4%
35.29%175.71,03710,17414.3%50.0%
58.82%176.61,21913,04942.9%70.0%
62.50%166.41,11612,02250.0%70.0%
37.50%165.696610,93033.3%40.0%
37.50%166.71,22010,16062.5%12.5%
43.75%163.884812,20833.3%46.1%
62.50%165.994612,17460.0%63.6%
43.75%166.01,05610,46150.0%37.5%
43.75%166.092110,28166.7%30.0%
53.33%156.71,04110,91362.5%42.9%
26.67%155.81,11411,59820.0%30.0%
53.33%156.392712,14662.5%42.9%
42.86%145.21,28111,80550.0%33.3%
57.14%145.796310,90057.1%57.1%
76.92%136.51,14515,637100.0%70.0%
30.77%136.01,00711,13933.3%28.6%
50.00%125.31,10712,77862.5%25.0%
54.55%115.999511,843100.0%44.4%
72.73%116.51,26313,348100.0%57.1%
54.55%115.283311,71133.3%62.5%
63.64%116.71,57914,134100.0%50.0%
90.91%113.384410,810100.0%75.0%
54.55%115.87799,60040.0%66.7%
72.73%117.389511,632100.0%62.5%
27.27%112.187110,07033.3%25.0%
50.00%106.21,22415,0710.0%62.5%
50.00%105.71,08914,45450.0%50.0%
30.00%102.795710,9050.0%37.5%
50.00%106.51,06211,06266.7%42.9%
70.00%106.21,01712,086100.0%40.0%
88.89%95.81,03011,871100.0%87.5%
44.44%94.81,00410,40025.0%60.0%
77.78%96.51,02813,4250.0%100.0%
44.44%95.81,11611,89250.0%42.9%
66.67%93.572911,629100.0%57.1%
44.44%95.089211,23433.3%50.0%
77.78%92.882111,42566.7%83.3%
22.22%96.01,09911,2910.0%33.3%
77.78%97.185711,24080.0%75.0%
37.50%86.188810,48350.0%33.3%
75.00%85.81,28114,7980.0%85.7%
62.50%81.76148,553100.0%40.0%
25.00%83.78159,18340.0%0.0%
37.50%86.18818,64350.0%25.0%
25.00%85.69029,71525.0%25.0%
37.50%81.88027,62140.0%33.3%
57.14%72.696210,04533.3%75.0%
42.86%73.272110,39250.0%40.0%
42.86%77.278710,90333.3%50.0%
42.86%76.31,28115,8680.0%50.0%
28.57%71.86838,08425.0%33.3%
100.00%75.61,29014,085100.0%100.0%
42.86%75.388411,71450.0%40.0%
16.67%65.61,04510,76025.0%0.0%
16.67%64.91,09112,0600.0%25.0%
50.00%64.51,09412,92966.7%33.3%
33.33%66.31,11313,36650.0%25.0%
66.67%65.51,09614,1400.0%66.7%
60.00%56.097210,37550.0%66.7%
40.00%56.21,03111,79833.3%50.0%
40.00%52.37229,60150.0%33.3%
20.00%57.096915,66150.0%0.0%
60.00%56.31,03812,3860.0%75.0%
60.00%55.91,04810,804100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.11,28512,1090.0%33.3%
80.00%53.078912,986100.0%75.0%
80.00%51.97488,808100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.194111,08175.0%0.0%
20.00%56.71,22012,19650.0%0.0%
40.00%52.871211,38950.0%33.3%
20.00%52.18299,510100.0%0.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Heimerdinger do against Wukong in the early game?

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

How does Heimerdinger do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Wukong?

The best Heimerdinger build against Wukong includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Wukong?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Wukong?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Wukong with only a 42.9% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Wukong?

When playing Heimerdinger against Wukong, play cautiously and avoid Wukong's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Wukong in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.