Heimerdingervs Rakan
Heimerdinger vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Rakan scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Rakan 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.
Rakan(40.0%)Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Rakan Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Rakan Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Rakan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Rakan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Rakan reaches their power spikes, while Rakan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 945 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan 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 Rakan 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 Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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.
Best Heimerdinger Build Against Rakan
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Rakan 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. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Heimerdinger50.0%Rakan50.0%Heimerdinger33.3%Rakan66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Heimerdinger and Rakan, 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.
Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, 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 Rakan 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 Rakan
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Rakan 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.74% | 92 | 6.4 | 925 | 11,787 | 37.8% | 52.7% | |
| 39.76% | 83 | 6.3 | 1,051 | 10,881 | 45.5% | 36.0% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 6.4 | 1,096 | 12,397 | 43.8% | 42.4% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.1 | 936 | 9,999 | 46.4% | 47.4% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 6.2 | 964 | 10,902 | 50.0% | 46.4% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 6.3 | 1,076 | 11,683 | 45.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.3 | 1,082 | 11,536 | 73.3% | 46.1% | |
| 72.22% | 36 | 6.7 | 1,169 | 12,169 | 73.3% | 71.4% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 5.9 | 1,046 | 10,276 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 6.2 | 936 | 11,284 | 41.7% | 40.9% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.4 | 966 | 10,971 | 56.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 6.2 | 1,253 | 11,923 | 54.5% | 34.8% | |
| 74.19% | 31 | 6.0 | 1,043 | 10,396 | 70.6% | 78.6% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 6.0 | 1,014 | 11,665 | 71.4% | 63.6% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 5.0 | 773 | 9,798 | 73.3% | 50.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 6.5 | 1,439 | 10,288 | 30.8% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.9 | 1,169 | 11,395 | 38.5% | 46.7% | |
| 71.43% | 28 | 6.4 | 1,187 | 12,546 | 45.5% | 88.2% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 5.3 | 936 | 10,833 | 53.9% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.6 | 1,049 | 11,759 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.1 | 992 | 10,394 | 76.9% | 38.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 1,037 | 12,335 | 30.0% | 53.3% | |
| 72.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 1,174 | 13,454 | 80.0% | 70.0% | |
| 24.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 829 | 10,201 | 16.7% | 30.8% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.2 | 1,076 | 10,045 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.4 | 1,115 | 12,414 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.1 | 1,003 | 12,350 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.2 | 1,025 | 11,592 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.4 | 990 | 12,108 | 88.9% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 4.8 | 771 | 11,466 | 28.6% | 61.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.4 | 861 | 10,736 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.7 | 1,021 | 12,420 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,086 | 11,267 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 2.7 | 730 | 8,743 | 42.9% | 36.4% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 6.0 | 886 | 10,407 | 44.4% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,028 | 12,102 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 11.11% | 18 | 6.3 | 911 | 10,108 | 10.0% | 12.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,178 | 12,508 | 60.0% | 30.8% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,114 | 10,596 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.0 | 1,037 | 11,425 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.3 | 974 | 11,236 | 75.0% | 38.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.3 | 1,061 | 11,720 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 4.4 | 1,040 | 10,869 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.9 | 858 | 11,583 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.4 | 1,017 | 12,500 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 1,042 | 13,459 | 75.0% | 41.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.0 | 1,049 | 11,019 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.1 | 883 | 11,533 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 1,037 | 9,786 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 963 | 10,875 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,182 | 12,039 | 83.3% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,317 | 12,141 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.9 | 919 | 9,666 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 946 | 10,939 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.3 | 870 | 12,392 | 40.0% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.7 | 874 | 10,618 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.0 | 919 | 10,935 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.6 | 1,079 | 12,075 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,273 | 9,969 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,116 | 11,888 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 3.6 | 838 | 11,998 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.0 | 1,010 | 13,513 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.6 | 1,191 | 12,317 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 932 | 10,234 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 836 | 10,139 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 1,113 | 10,701 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.6 | 1,128 | 12,140 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.6 | 802 | 8,299 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.3 | 1,057 | 12,505 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,114 | 11,767 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.0 | 960 | 10,955 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 1,009 | 11,967 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.1 | 1,015 | 11,069 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 840 | 11,638 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,512 | 13,827 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 943 | 12,550 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 1,302 | 12,502 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 1,004 | 10,716 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 948 | 11,505 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 819 | 11,881 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 928 | 11,191 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,074 | 11,441 | 100.0% | 85.7% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 3.5 | 810 | 11,834 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,070 | 12,773 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,299 | 16,097 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,150 | 16,102 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 1,104 | 11,511 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 949 | 10,222 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,290 | 14,085 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,141 | 11,566 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 586 | 8,125 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.3 | 861 | 11,250 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.7 | 1,058 | 10,303 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.7 | 674 | 9,203 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,119 | 10,565 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 755 | 10,274 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 863 | 10,313 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 1,419 | 11,582 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 982 | 11,261 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,045 | 10,760 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 746 | 6,760 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,073 | 12,102 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 705 | 8,285 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 1,052 | 11,148 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 722 | 9,601 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,038 | 12,386 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,149 | 14,636 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 932 | 11,968 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 789 | 12,397 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 866 | 12,789 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 1,105 | 12,822 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 856 | 11,865 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Rakan in League of Legends?
Rakan wins the Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Heimerdinger do against Rakan in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Rakan 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 Rakan in the late game?
In the late game, Rakan takes over the Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup?
Rakan wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Rakan?
The best Heimerdinger build against Rakan includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Rakan?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Rakan use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Rakan?
No, Heimerdinger struggles against Rakan with only a 40.0% win rate. Rakan has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rakan's lead.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Rakan?
When playing Heimerdinger against Rakan, play cautiously and avoid Rakan's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Rakan has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.