Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Heimerdingervs Sett

SMageSupport
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Heimerdinger wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Sett based on 19 games. Sett 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 Sett 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 - 52.6% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
52.6% WR
VS
Sett vs Heimerdinger matchup - 47.4% win rate
Sett
47.4% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Sett Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Sett matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 19
52.6%
Win Rate
47.4%
6.2
CS / min
5.5
1,164
DMG / min
765
10,638
Gold / game
10,870
93
Heal / min
247
427
DMG Mitigated / min
1,345
1.0
CC / min
0.8
14.3%
Early Game WR
85.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Heimerdinger vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Sett matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Sett's 47.4%, giving Heimerdinger a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sett controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sett 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 sustain, where Sett leads by 1,072 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sett's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Heimerdinger vs Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Sett in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Sett, 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
6.2Heimerdinger
5.5Sett
Heimerdinger edges out Sett by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
1,164Heimerdinger
765Sett
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Sett by 399 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sett 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
10,638Heimerdinger
10,870Sett
Heimerdinger and Sett generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 232 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Heimerdinger
0.8Sett
Both Heimerdinger and Sett provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
521Heimerdinger
1,592Sett
Sett vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,072 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sett 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 Sett

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Sett 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Sett. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sett
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger14.3%
Sett early game win rateSett85.7%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger75.0%
Sett late game win rateSett25.0%

Sett dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Sett 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Sett. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs SettSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs SettManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs SettAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs SettScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Sett
Inspiration rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs SettInspiration
Cash Back - best Heimerdinger rune vs SettBiscuit Delivery - best Heimerdinger rune vs Sett
100.0% WR

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


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.17%466.688311,90973.3%41.9%
58.14%436.11,13111,73850.0%66.7%
55.88%346.81,07611,08857.1%55.0%
44.00%256.31,07712,64160.0%33.3%
58.33%246.21,0859,77966.7%50.0%
45.83%246.01,04310,84125.0%66.7%
52.17%236.51,05011,47958.3%45.5%
71.43%216.51,02012,21060.0%81.8%
65.00%206.598911,23666.7%64.3%
31.58%196.183812,04020.0%35.7%
52.63%196.21,16410,63814.3%75.0%
52.63%196.41,26710,32744.4%60.0%
47.37%196.498512,32233.3%53.9%
68.75%166.51,11912,69080.0%63.6%
20.00%154.370611,7220.0%23.1%
28.57%146.51,00511,74950.0%25.0%
85.71%146.11,02511,19783.3%87.5%
85.71%146.61,26113,08485.7%85.7%
46.15%136.698410,15828.6%66.7%
61.54%136.21,21013,675100.0%54.5%
38.46%136.31,18510,81540.0%37.5%
46.15%136.189610,95850.0%42.9%
30.77%136.996710,49337.5%20.0%
63.64%116.795111,62475.0%57.1%
63.64%116.51,31613,60950.0%71.4%
36.36%116.888912,40066.7%25.0%
36.36%116.189410,42350.0%20.0%
36.36%114.88169,73150.0%20.0%
63.64%116.51,03911,73040.0%83.3%
50.00%107.21,40313,03660.0%40.0%
20.00%106.899712,3180.0%25.0%
66.67%96.389513,447100.0%40.0%
33.33%94.96799,42925.0%40.0%
50.00%85.895610,64933.3%60.0%
62.50%86.91,03111,19560.0%66.7%
75.00%86.91,10212,59175.0%75.0%
50.00%87.21,24512,21050.0%50.0%
12.50%85.39279,3800.0%50.0%
50.00%86.81,00011,65066.7%40.0%
25.00%86.61,16613,9590.0%33.3%
28.57%73.76349,80966.7%0.0%
57.14%76.11,17114,52766.7%50.0%
71.43%76.61,13012,483100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.498311,21466.7%50.0%
71.43%76.51,04110,86466.7%75.0%
33.33%66.19069,83533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.51,30113,08550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.91,1409,64966.7%0.0%
50.00%66.594112,5400.0%75.0%
66.67%67.01,17014,824100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.398113,128100.0%40.0%
83.33%66.892811,991100.0%66.7%
33.33%66.39119,05350.0%25.0%
66.67%66.398211,09950.0%75.0%
83.33%65.31,2049,755100.0%66.7%
66.67%62.16528,45266.7%66.7%
60.00%55.684812,2280.0%75.0%
80.00%54.01,00912,61850.0%100.0%
40.00%55.191910,700100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.662911,3180.0%50.0%
40.00%53.791411,93550.0%33.3%
0.00%56.17998,5470.0%0.0%
40.00%52.57788,77525.0%100.0%
40.00%57.691010,08450.0%0.0%
40.00%54.51,19614,3120.0%40.0%
80.00%56.51,14513,41066.7%100.0%
80.00%56.01,19412,537100.0%66.7%
80.00%55.688811,466100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.81,07712,53366.7%50.0%
40.00%54.16299,95666.7%0.0%
20.00%55.48599,41333.3%0.0%
20.00%56.41,01310,41150.0%0.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Sett in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Sett matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Sett's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Heimerdinger do against Sett in the early game?

In the early game, Sett has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Sett players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Sett in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Sett matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Sett matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Sett with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Sett?

The best Heimerdinger build against Sett includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch 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 Sett?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Sett?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Sett with a 52.6% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Sett in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Sett?

When playing Heimerdinger against Sett, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Sett. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.