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

Heimerdingervs Nautilus

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Nautilus based on 12 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Nautilus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus 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
Nautilus - 58.3% win rateNautilus(58.3%)
Heimerdinger - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
58.3% WR
VS
Nautilus vs Heimerdinger matchup - 41.7% win rate
Nautilus
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 12
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
2.9
CS / min
1.3
841
DMG / min
342
11,000
Gold / game
8,980
76
Heal / min
139
261
DMG Mitigated / min
1,416
1.1
CC / min
1.8
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Heimerdinger vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 41.7%, giving Heimerdinger a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Nautilus reaches their power spikes, while Nautilus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nautilus leads by 1,218 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus 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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.9Heimerdinger
1.3Nautilus
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Nautilus by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nautilus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
841Heimerdinger
342Nautilus
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Nautilus by 499 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus 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
11,000Heimerdinger
8,980Nautilus
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 2,020 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Heimerdinger
1.8Nautilus
Nautilus provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nautilus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
337Heimerdinger
1,556Nautilus
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,218 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus 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 Nautilus

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Nautilus are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Heimerdinger an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger83.3%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus16.7%
Late Game
Nautilus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus66.7%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Heimerdinger must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nautilus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nautilus 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 Nautilus

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs NautilusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs NautilusManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs NautilusAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs NautilusScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Nautilus
Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs NautilusPrecision
Absorb Life - best Heimerdinger rune vs NautilusCut Down - best Heimerdinger rune vs Nautilus
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Nautilus, 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 Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Nautilus in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Nautilus in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Nautilus with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Nautilus matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Nautilus?

The best Heimerdinger build against Nautilus includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Nautilus?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Nautilus?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 58.3% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Nautilus?

When playing Heimerdinger against Nautilus, 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.