Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Wukong

BMageSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Wukong wins with a 68.8% win rate (+37.5%) over Heimerdinger based on 16 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Wukong 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 - 31.3% win rateWukong(31.3%)
Heimerdinger - 31.3% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
31.3% WR
VS
Wukong vs Heimerdinger matchup - 68.8% win rate
Wukong
68.8% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 16
31.3%
Win Rate
68.8%
6.3
CS / min
5.6
897
DMG / min
664
10,014
Gold / game
10,460
92
Heal / min
237
400
DMG Mitigated / min
746
0.8
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Heimerdinger vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 68.8% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 31.3%, giving Wukong a 37.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.4s 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 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
6.3Heimerdinger
5.6Wukong
Heimerdinger edges out Wukong by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
897Heimerdinger
664Wukong
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Wukong by 233 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
10,014Heimerdinger
10,460Wukong
Wukong earns 446 more gold per game than Heimerdinger, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Wukong slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Heimerdinger
0.3Wukong
Heimerdinger provides 0.4 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
492Heimerdinger
982Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 491 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 Blackfire Torch. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Heimerdinger and Wukong, 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.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, 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 Wukong 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

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongLast Stand - best Heimerdinger rune vs Wukong
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs WukongSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Heimerdinger rune vs WukongScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery 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 26.4. 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.

Heimerdinger matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.81%845.81,00711,72037.5%55.8%
55.42%836.51,01712,57564.9%47.8%
53.01%836.81,04911,73264.7%44.9%
42.31%786.21,14812,07440.0%43.8%
51.35%746.41,14011,79650.0%52.4%
56.45%626.51,25013,18166.7%51.2%
36.67%606.11,03011,83929.2%41.7%
54.24%596.41,07711,92362.5%48.6%
47.46%595.81,00511,60948.0%47.1%
36.36%566.088611,16929.2%41.9%
50.00%566.396710,63350.0%50.0%
48.15%556.51,41311,93560.0%41.2%
45.28%536.41,07811,36945.5%45.2%
40.38%536.51,22510,90750.0%34.4%
48.00%506.41,14011,86650.0%46.7%
44.00%506.81,05712,08152.4%37.9%
51.06%494.580911,25845.5%56.0%
54.17%486.198911,23752.4%55.6%
55.32%476.61,25912,97956.3%54.8%
44.68%476.11,04011,51136.4%52.0%
46.67%456.71,07712,89852.4%41.7%
54.55%446.71,16412,24972.2%42.3%
48.84%435.291811,52844.4%52.0%
55.81%436.197412,46138.5%63.3%
61.90%426.41,17612,90664.7%60.0%
57.50%406.21,13512,14950.0%61.5%
39.47%396.51,08813,49766.7%26.9%
47.37%396.490112,33861.5%40.0%
48.65%384.095311,65050.0%47.8%
43.24%376.31,16411,25428.6%52.2%
60.00%356.41,04213,83080.0%45.0%
57.14%356.31,06311,15064.3%52.4%
51.43%356.51,07912,62338.5%59.1%
64.71%345.71,02213,61388.9%56.0%
66.67%335.31,15910,77468.8%64.7%
51.61%326.31,18813,00753.9%50.0%
32.26%326.11,06311,88338.5%27.8%
41.38%295.81,01310,06138.9%45.5%
51.72%296.199712,47250.0%52.6%
58.62%296.31,08012,88361.5%56.3%
62.07%296.91,04212,37860.0%63.2%
55.17%295.91,10412,51390.0%36.8%
35.71%286.499111,42336.4%35.3%
46.43%286.083710,16260.0%30.8%
44.44%286.21,05411,12646.7%41.7%
67.86%286.587910,31962.5%75.0%
62.96%276.81,16712,51271.4%60.0%
60.00%256.490712,29663.6%57.1%
32.00%255.01,06512,39566.7%21.1%
66.67%246.61,23615,249100.0%55.6%
66.67%246.21,28112,98490.0%50.0%
39.13%236.71,26612,80927.3%50.0%
54.55%235.894112,93683.3%43.8%
50.00%236.493412,27855.6%46.1%
60.87%236.41,19213,56550.0%66.7%
45.45%226.21,00011,37863.6%27.3%
57.14%212.497811,03266.7%50.0%
28.57%215.797311,66625.0%30.8%
45.00%215.51,01011,59642.9%46.1%
52.38%215.999610,88254.5%50.0%
45.00%206.61,10512,30654.5%33.3%
65.00%203.296111,71757.1%69.2%
35.00%203.37699,64920.0%50.0%
50.00%205.889611,30462.5%41.7%
57.89%196.71,06413,76662.5%54.5%
47.37%195.598311,43157.1%41.7%
52.63%195.497712,13775.0%46.7%
42.11%196.61,18510,61454.5%25.0%
52.63%196.61,11712,11555.6%50.0%
55.56%186.41,18912,80980.0%46.1%
61.11%182.194111,68975.0%57.1%
50.00%186.51,05811,14040.0%62.5%
35.29%171.977710,10842.9%30.0%
47.06%176.689710,66960.0%28.6%
64.71%176.11,12411,91942.9%80.0%
47.06%173.191511,46660.0%41.7%
64.71%175.81,10113,60933.3%81.8%
52.94%176.194711,90157.1%50.0%
47.06%176.11,11412,62155.6%37.5%
31.25%166.389710,01450.0%0.0%
62.50%166.292511,57066.7%60.0%
66.67%155.81,00811,15466.7%66.7%
53.33%152.081210,51140.0%60.0%
40.00%156.71,13514,09060.0%30.0%
33.33%156.01,00211,48833.3%33.3%
71.43%153.488610,91450.0%87.5%
61.54%142.399011,87240.0%75.0%
38.46%146.51,09213,33240.0%37.5%
64.29%146.31,19913,49850.0%70.0%
53.85%136.696411,13757.1%50.0%
53.85%132.388810,73675.0%44.4%
46.15%135.092210,45440.0%50.0%
38.46%136.81,10111,61433.3%42.9%
61.54%136.294211,19866.7%50.0%
38.46%136.21,0309,92750.0%20.0%
38.46%135.81,28412,56266.7%30.0%
50.00%126.288611,74750.0%50.0%
50.00%126.08109,92533.3%66.7%
58.33%126.51,26012,85842.9%80.0%
63.64%126.595611,59960.0%66.7%
27.27%115.897212,8800.0%33.3%
63.64%117.11,29416,269100.0%50.0%
54.55%116.81,13012,86333.3%80.0%
36.36%112.684510,4570.0%57.1%
36.36%112.895410,36720.0%50.0%
54.55%115.199110,96671.4%25.0%
60.00%105.71,00110,66540.0%80.0%
50.00%106.399513,70250.0%50.0%
50.00%103.59079,51550.0%50.0%
77.78%92.076610,86075.0%80.0%
37.50%86.01,18112,73650.0%25.0%
50.00%86.91,30715,36066.7%40.0%
50.00%86.01,05811,36525.0%75.0%
50.00%85.91,05111,156100.0%0.0%
50.00%82.18298,69460.0%33.3%
62.50%86.51,14211,75550.0%66.7%
57.14%75.896512,42266.7%50.0%
57.14%76.31,02616,6230.0%57.1%
57.14%71.962010,12533.3%75.0%
85.71%73.25358,034100.0%50.0%
85.71%75.385710,23166.7%100.0%
71.43%76.51,02713,320100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.898512,00966.7%50.0%
57.14%75.583111,04066.7%50.0%
33.33%65.61,07514,8420.0%40.0%
66.67%65.61,47613,922100.0%33.3%
50.00%66.41,01311,48950.0%50.0%
83.33%66.71,12012,976100.0%75.0%
50.00%63.08579,10333.3%66.7%
60.00%54.092215,427100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.285912,17850.0%33.3%
60.00%54.685713,06850.0%66.7%
60.00%53.61,01612,268100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.66179,59733.3%0.0%
80.00%53.29729,932100.0%66.7%
80.00%57.51,22514,012100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.48348,69450.0%0.0%
80.00%55.71,51613,42750.0%100.0%
40.00%54.295313,1910.0%50.0%
20.00%56.21,01313,61250.0%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 68.8% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Heimerdinger do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Wukong 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 Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Heimerdinger vs Wukong matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Wukong 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 68.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 37.5 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Wukong?

The best Heimerdinger build against Wukong includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Wukong?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery 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 31.3% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Wukong has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.