Heimerdingervs Smolder
Heimerdinger vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Smolder wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 6 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Smolder scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Smolder 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.
Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Smolder Matchup?
Heimerdinger vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Heimerdinger vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 33.3%, giving Smolder a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Smolder outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Smolder reaches their power spikes, while Smolder should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder 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 Smolder 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 Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, 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.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Smolder50.0%Heimerdinger25.0%Smolder75.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Heimerdinger and Smolder, 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.
Smolder is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Smolder, 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 Smolder 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 Smolder
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Smolder in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.17% | 46 | 6.6 | 883 | 11,909 | 73.3% | 41.9% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 6.1 | 1,131 | 11,738 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.8 | 1,076 | 11,088 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 1,077 | 12,641 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.2 | 1,085 | 9,779 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.0 | 1,043 | 10,841 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.5 | 1,050 | 11,479 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.5 | 1,020 | 12,210 | 60.0% | 81.8% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 989 | 11,236 | 66.7% | 64.3% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.1 | 838 | 12,040 | 20.0% | 35.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,164 | 10,638 | 14.3% | 75.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.4 | 1,267 | 10,327 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.4 | 985 | 12,322 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 1,119 | 12,690 | 80.0% | 63.6% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 4.3 | 706 | 11,722 | 0.0% | 23.1% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.5 | 1,005 | 11,749 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 85.71% | 14 | 6.1 | 1,025 | 11,197 | 83.3% | 87.5% | |
| 85.71% | 14 | 6.6 | 1,261 | 13,084 | 85.7% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.6 | 984 | 10,158 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 1,210 | 13,675 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.3 | 1,185 | 10,815 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.1 | 896 | 10,958 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.9 | 967 | 10,493 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.7 | 951 | 11,624 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,316 | 13,609 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.8 | 889 | 12,400 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 894 | 10,423 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.8 | 816 | 9,731 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,039 | 11,730 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,403 | 13,036 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 997 | 12,318 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 895 | 13,447 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 679 | 9,429 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 956 | 10,649 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,031 | 11,195 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,102 | 12,591 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 1,245 | 12,210 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 927 | 9,380 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,000 | 11,650 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,166 | 13,959 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.7 | 634 | 9,809 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.1 | 1,171 | 14,527 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,130 | 12,483 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 983 | 11,214 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,041 | 10,864 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 906 | 9,835 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,301 | 13,085 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,140 | 9,649 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 941 | 12,540 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,170 | 14,824 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 981 | 13,128 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 928 | 11,991 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 911 | 9,053 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 982 | 11,099 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,204 | 9,755 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 652 | 8,452 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 848 | 12,228 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 1,009 | 12,618 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 919 | 10,700 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 629 | 11,318 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 914 | 11,935 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 799 | 8,547 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 778 | 8,775 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 910 | 10,084 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 1,196 | 14,312 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,145 | 13,410 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,194 | 12,537 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 888 | 11,466 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,077 | 12,533 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 629 | 9,956 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 859 | 9,413 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,013 | 10,411 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Heimerdinger vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Heimerdinger do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Heimerdinger vs Smolder matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Heimerdinger do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Smolder 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 Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Smolder takes over the Heimerdinger vs Smolder matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Smolder scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Smolder matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Heimerdinger build against Smolder?
The best Heimerdinger build against Smolder includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Smolder?
The best Heimerdinger runes against Smolder use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Heimerdinger vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Heimerdinger counter Smolder?
No, Heimerdinger struggles against Smolder with only a 33.3% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.
How do I play Heimerdinger against Smolder?
When playing Heimerdinger against Smolder, play cautiously and avoid Smolder's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Smolder has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.