Heimerdingervs Shen
Heimerdinger vs Shen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Heimerdinger wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Shen based on 24 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 Shen 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.
Shen(54.2%)Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Shen Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Shen Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Shen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Shen's 45.8%, giving Heimerdinger a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shen leads by 1,278 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Shen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shen 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 Shen Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Shen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Heimerdinger Build Against Shen
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shen, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Shen 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 Shen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Shen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Heimerdinger57.1%Shen42.9%Heimerdinger52.9%Shen47.1%Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Shen. 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 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Shen. 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. Shen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Shen
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Shen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.45% | 66 | 6.1 | 1,001 | 11,809 | 40.7% | 48.7% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 6.7 | 1,052 | 11,781 | 37.5% | 48.8% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 6.2 | 1,092 | 11,453 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 6.5 | 1,169 | 11,597 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 41.51% | 53 | 5.9 | 969 | 11,569 | 63.2% | 29.4% | |
| 62.50% | 48 | 6.8 | 1,213 | 12,750 | 60.0% | 64.3% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.3 | 1,211 | 11,426 | 45.5% | 56.0% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.3 | 1,046 | 11,518 | 61.1% | 57.7% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.6 | 1,151 | 13,073 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 6.1 | 1,099 | 11,683 | 37.5% | 41.2% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 5.6 | 1,296 | 12,661 | 40.0% | 38.7% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.3 | 1,026 | 11,417 | 52.6% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 6.2 | 1,012 | 10,958 | 31.8% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 4.6 | 740 | 10,755 | 36.8% | 40.0% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.2 | 1,535 | 13,044 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 7.0 | 1,274 | 12,352 | 64.3% | 56.5% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.5 | 1,081 | 12,385 | 56.3% | 33.3% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 6.7 | 915 | 12,167 | 46.7% | 31.8% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.0 | 1,042 | 12,411 | 61.5% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.0 | 1,082 | 11,331 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.43% | 35 | 5.9 | 917 | 10,342 | 29.4% | 33.3% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 6.5 | 1,251 | 12,454 | 35.3% | 72.2% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 6.3 | 1,249 | 11,369 | 26.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.8 | 953 | 10,448 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.0 | 1,027 | 12,682 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.3 | 886 | 11,041 | 36.4% | 38.9% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.4 | 1,052 | 10,770 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 6.9 | 1,189 | 12,966 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 6.1 | 982 | 12,698 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.5 | 1,162 | 12,321 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.6 | 1,067 | 10,798 | 64.7% | 60.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.1 | 926 | 10,944 | 53.3% | 66.7% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 5.0 | 830 | 9,750 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.9 | 1,161 | 13,521 | 55.6% | 52.9% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 1,228 | 11,945 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 918 | 11,356 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.6 | 1,131 | 12,915 | 57.1% | 52.9% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.4 | 1,197 | 13,159 | 88.9% | 53.3% | |
| 73.91% | 23 | 6.7 | 1,009 | 13,659 | 75.0% | 73.3% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.7 | 1,051 | 12,402 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.2 | 1,064 | 12,384 | 28.6% | 68.8% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.1 | 959 | 11,381 | 72.7% | 45.5% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 6.4 | 1,211 | 12,121 | 76.9% | 66.7% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 986 | 11,368 | 28.6% | 38.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 1,152 | 11,603 | 44.4% | 36.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 1,184 | 10,502 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.2 | 918 | 11,394 | 62.5% | 27.3% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 5.9 | 1,177 | 12,549 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,148 | 11,211 | 58.3% | 71.4% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 4.6 | 868 | 9,942 | 36.4% | 25.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.8 | 1,056 | 12,492 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,213 | 12,838 | 70.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.3 | 980 | 11,414 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.0 | 891 | 9,530 | 27.3% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.5 | 897 | 11,572 | 28.6% | 70.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.0 | 1,016 | 11,889 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,023 | 11,075 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.6 | 1,181 | 11,954 | 63.6% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 825 | 11,554 | 77.8% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.1 | 818 | 10,604 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 912 | 12,349 | 20.0% | 63.6% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 1,105 | 11,100 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.0 | 750 | 11,253 | 75.0% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.2 | 934 | 8,266 | 30.0% | 60.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.7 | 836 | 10,494 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.0 | 771 | 10,407 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.4 | 820 | 10,750 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 86.67% | 15 | 5.9 | 1,071 | 13,078 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.2 | 762 | 7,713 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.0 | 742 | 9,184 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.7 | 739 | 9,843 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,336 | 12,425 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,221 | 12,185 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.5 | 938 | 12,020 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,363 | 14,279 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 963 | 10,872 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.4 | 845 | 12,279 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,154 | 12,813 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.0 | 1,033 | 12,329 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.8 | 1,251 | 13,419 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,089 | 12,335 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 1,149 | 10,825 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.1 | 1,216 | 12,252 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 1,229 | 12,202 | 14.3% | 75.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.6 | 909 | 11,306 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.3 | 994 | 11,553 | 75.0% | 85.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,015 | 11,417 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,046 | 11,714 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,042 | 11,922 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 886 | 10,262 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,153 | 11,347 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 1,250 | 13,279 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.1 | 1,021 | 11,700 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.8 | 901 | 12,425 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 1,030 | 11,812 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.1 | 1,071 | 12,186 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.4 | 893 | 8,609 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 824 | 10,307 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.6 | 920 | 10,811 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.8 | 996 | 13,770 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 864 | 12,146 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 682 | 9,809 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 933 | 11,047 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 751 | 7,703 | 85.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 737 | 8,207 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,063 | 10,977 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,015 | 11,688 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.3 | 973 | 10,849 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.3 | 968 | 9,965 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,372 | 10,935 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 906 | 11,984 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,145 | 15,292 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,036 | 10,409 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 978 | 12,848 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 876 | 10,331 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 943 | 9,398 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 710 | 8,559 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 993 | 11,849 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 919 | 10,162 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 685 | 8,885 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 971 | 8,049 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 991 | 12,152 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Shen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Shen in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Shen matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Shen's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Heimerdinger do against Shen in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Shen with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Shen in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Shen matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Shen matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Shen with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Shen?
The best Heimerdinger build against Shen 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 Shen?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Shen use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Shen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Shen?
Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Shen with a 54.2% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Shen in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Shen?
When playing Heimerdinger against Shen, 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.