Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Heimerdingervs Shyvana

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Shyvana based on 5 games. Shyvana 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 Shyvana 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
Shyvana - 60.0% win rateShyvana(60.0%)
Heimerdinger - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
60.0% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Heimerdinger matchup - 40.0% win rate
Shyvana
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Shyvana Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.3
CS / min
4.3
1,437
DMG / min
817
15,567
Gold / game
15,373
167
Heal / min
371
453
DMG Mitigated / min
1,719
1.0
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Heimerdinger vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 40.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana 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 Shyvana leads by 1,470 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.3Heimerdinger
4.3Shyvana
Heimerdinger and Shyvana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,437Heimerdinger
817Shyvana
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Shyvana by 620 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shyvana 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
15,567Heimerdinger
15,373Shyvana
Heimerdinger and Shyvana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 195 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
0.4Shyvana
Heimerdinger provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shyvana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
620Heimerdinger
2,090Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,470 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Shyvana are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana100.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger75.0%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana25.0%

Shyvana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Shyvana 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 Shyvana. 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: Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs ShyvanaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs ShyvanaManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs ShyvanaAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs ShyvanaScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Shyvana
Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs ShyvanaDomination
Taste of Blood - best Heimerdinger rune vs ShyvanaTreasure Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Shyvana, 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
34.09%446.51,01311,86447.1%25.9%
48.28%296.198512,72350.0%47.6%
62.07%296.21,05611,07764.7%58.3%
44.44%276.01,01412,01862.5%36.8%
50.00%225.71,19510,17461.5%33.3%
63.64%226.71,21612,22363.6%63.6%
66.67%216.51,09211,75762.5%69.2%
47.62%216.41,13311,47242.9%50.0%
47.62%216.81,13010,98730.8%75.0%
44.44%184.41,01512,52266.7%40.0%
58.82%176.41,02413,07666.7%57.1%
35.29%175.81,13612,05042.9%30.0%
47.06%176.41,13912,01133.3%54.5%
50.00%166.31,10712,51266.7%40.0%
66.67%156.587312,94133.3%88.9%
26.67%156.096812,85550.0%18.2%
33.33%157.01,0269,64522.2%50.0%
46.67%156.999611,54742.9%50.0%
53.33%156.795512,52275.0%45.5%
14.29%144.976711,8480.0%16.7%
42.86%145.898014,11366.7%25.0%
61.54%136.31,0419,87650.0%100.0%
23.08%135.997311,58514.3%33.3%
46.15%136.51,45910,43237.5%60.0%
8.33%125.91,0499,75114.3%0.0%
50.00%124.798612,72625.0%62.5%
33.33%126.51,30712,81333.3%33.3%
75.00%126.498811,73883.3%66.7%
33.33%126.01,22611,01725.0%50.0%
41.67%125.57499,82640.0%42.9%
27.27%113.45817,79414.3%50.0%
36.36%116.690010,94850.0%20.0%
27.27%116.51,16010,03140.0%16.7%
70.00%105.777010,17375.0%66.7%
60.00%106.41,00313,54666.7%57.1%
50.00%102.781010,58050.0%50.0%
40.00%106.71,05713,4620.0%57.1%
60.00%107.11,09411,77960.0%60.0%
30.00%106.287610,79028.6%33.3%
70.00%102.378610,26775.0%66.7%
30.00%106.482811,27420.0%40.0%
66.67%96.21,01910,90475.0%60.0%
44.44%96.31,13612,22360.0%25.0%
44.44%95.91,37114,09966.7%33.3%
12.50%86.892010,87450.0%0.0%
37.50%86.898010,10540.0%33.3%
37.50%86.41,40515,8960.0%42.9%
28.57%75.31,19014,0030.0%33.3%
42.86%76.09288,73140.0%50.0%
57.14%76.873910,24266.7%0.0%
71.43%72.37619,41683.3%0.0%
57.14%75.31,00711,35225.0%100.0%
42.86%77.392111,04025.0%66.7%
71.43%76.71,21616,256100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.11,34113,10033.3%66.7%
16.67%66.99789,58825.0%0.0%
33.33%65.98029,4600.0%66.7%
50.00%66.61,1048,90540.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,12713,8130.0%66.7%
66.67%62.458410,96050.0%75.0%
66.67%66.89909,75260.0%100.0%
100.00%67.71,03911,263100.0%100.0%
83.33%65.589110,44266.7%100.0%
33.33%66.26007,81950.0%0.0%
83.33%67.884010,00180.0%100.0%
16.67%66.21,05913,6280.0%20.0%
60.00%55.084112,11850.0%66.7%
60.00%56.07529,06933.3%100.0%
60.00%54.31,43715,5670.0%75.0%
80.00%52.16769,328100.0%50.0%
0.00%52.58308,0360.0%0.0%
60.00%56.59677,15960.0%0.0%
60.00%56.295511,14750.0%66.7%
80.00%55.978912,019100.0%50.0%
80.00%54.71,01211,18150.0%100.0%
60.00%56.29088,94333.3%100.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Shyvana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Shyvana 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 Shyvana matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Shyvana?

The best Heimerdinger build against Shyvana includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, 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 Shyvana?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Shyvana?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 60.0% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Shyvana?

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