Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Heimerdingervs Poppy

BMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Heimerdinger wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Poppy 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 Poppy matchup.

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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.

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Heimerdinger - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
80.0% WR
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Poppy vs Heimerdinger matchup - 20.0% win rate
Poppy
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Poppy Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.4
CS / min
4.2
1,082
DMG / min
508
11,547
Gold / game
9,864
80
Heal / min
148
480
DMG Mitigated / min
1,631
1.1
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Heimerdinger vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Poppy 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 Poppy'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 Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 1,219 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, 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
6.4Heimerdinger
4.2Poppy
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Poppy by 2.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 32 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Poppy players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,082Heimerdinger
508Poppy
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Poppy by 574 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy 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
11,547Heimerdinger
9,864Poppy
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 1,683 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Poppy should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Heimerdinger
1.1Poppy
Both Heimerdinger and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
560Heimerdinger
1,779Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,219 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy0.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger66.7%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy33.3%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Poppy. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Poppy. 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. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs PoppyAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs PoppyScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Poppy
Inspiration rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs PoppyInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Heimerdinger rune vs PoppyMagical Footwear - best Heimerdinger rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

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


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.72%876.593511,07859.4%47.3%
48.05%776.393812,28058.8%45.0%
45.16%626.11,06310,51445.8%44.7%
57.63%596.21,19412,43761.1%56.1%
54.39%576.399012,10440.0%62.2%
44.23%526.696410,09447.4%42.4%
55.32%476.195110,42659.1%52.0%
39.13%466.21,03211,79631.6%44.4%
52.38%426.494611,55671.4%42.9%
36.11%366.41,20811,97837.5%35.7%
44.12%346.01,05610,25550.0%40.0%
52.94%346.31,32611,52170.0%45.8%
51.52%335.791511,07754.5%50.0%
45.16%316.194011,71442.9%45.8%
50.00%306.61,10811,30958.3%44.4%
55.17%295.91,11313,26737.5%61.9%
50.00%285.81,05811,14858.3%43.8%
64.29%286.31,01910,22572.7%58.8%
77.78%276.31,10312,58390.9%68.8%
40.74%276.01,23611,35830.0%47.1%
42.31%266.41,05510,58037.5%44.4%
46.15%265.81,05110,45340.0%50.0%
53.85%266.51,01211,55855.6%52.9%
70.83%246.31,01511,17575.0%68.8%
56.52%235.91,13910,99942.9%62.5%
30.43%235.71,17312,63633.3%29.4%
63.64%226.31,1339,69264.3%62.5%
54.55%226.61,08612,81240.0%58.8%
31.82%226.11,09111,43340.0%29.4%
47.62%216.788910,69737.5%53.9%
52.38%216.51,03813,91166.7%50.0%
20.00%206.588811,58416.7%21.4%
52.63%195.993211,60475.0%36.4%
61.11%185.590010,64071.4%54.5%
55.56%186.49408,67337.5%70.0%
61.11%184.981110,52971.4%54.5%
47.06%175.489910,56840.0%50.0%
52.94%176.41,05711,97380.0%41.7%
37.50%166.11,04011,68728.6%44.4%
66.67%155.81,37312,76483.3%55.6%
40.00%155.71,20911,63580.0%20.0%
46.67%156.699912,41050.0%44.4%
46.67%156.297710,49650.0%45.5%
64.29%146.28238,11444.4%100.0%
64.29%145.89739,86266.7%62.5%
53.85%133.56999,64850.0%55.6%
53.85%136.61,25711,60960.0%50.0%
69.23%135.998511,47933.3%80.0%
69.23%136.71,14613,249100.0%60.0%
58.33%126.095912,63475.0%50.0%
66.67%126.01,06614,913100.0%55.6%
50.00%124.91,0899,38066.7%33.3%
33.33%126.51,19614,26250.0%25.0%
45.45%114.68699,89040.0%50.0%
45.45%112.078210,42350.0%42.9%
63.64%115.488312,65233.3%75.0%
36.36%115.692813,28233.3%37.5%
63.64%116.11,03912,92275.0%57.1%
54.55%116.51,19611,24533.3%62.5%
40.00%107.099110,84133.3%50.0%
50.00%106.41,15012,62775.0%33.3%
55.56%94.888911,754100.0%42.9%
33.33%96.796710,02150.0%20.0%
55.56%96.11,34111,06440.0%75.0%
11.11%96.37209,5810.0%16.7%
77.78%96.569010,33250.0%85.7%
88.89%96.41,06311,49080.0%100.0%
55.56%96.187612,31550.0%57.1%
25.00%86.38138,91340.0%0.0%
62.50%83.28159,293100.0%25.0%
50.00%86.193611,80266.7%40.0%
25.00%85.282511,4240.0%33.3%
42.86%75.81,17512,57033.3%50.0%
28.57%75.891110,54433.3%25.0%
42.86%76.41,04613,41050.0%40.0%
71.43%77.11,31015,697100.0%60.0%
57.14%73.41,03212,18833.3%75.0%
28.57%76.38109,96825.0%33.3%
71.43%75.28567,28980.0%50.0%
57.14%76.591810,73150.0%66.7%
50.00%65.681210,23450.0%50.0%
50.00%66.01,18313,752100.0%40.0%
33.33%66.492412,3830.0%40.0%
50.00%66.01,27812,20350.0%50.0%
33.33%62.56758,58433.3%33.3%
33.33%64.71,0088,7830.0%50.0%
40.00%56.21,29713,747100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.81,15510,8840.0%66.7%
20.00%52.09298,505100.0%0.0%
60.00%52.074911,160100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.01,01012,068100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.41,08211,547100.0%66.7%
40.00%54.28228,94033.3%50.0%
20.00%57.293713,7300.0%25.0%
40.00%53.38559,15633.3%50.0%
40.00%55.31,26111,42733.3%50.0%
60.00%56.51,51614,814100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.41,05313,9180.0%50.0%
80.00%55.976414,492100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.97649,68566.7%100.0%
20.00%55.89538,12333.3%0.0%
60.00%56.51,13514,624100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.582112,4690.0%50.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Poppy matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Heimerdinger do against Poppy in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Poppy matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Poppy with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 Poppy?

The best Heimerdinger build against Poppy includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 Poppy?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Poppy?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 80.0% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Poppy?

When playing Heimerdinger against Poppy, 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.