Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Heimerdingervs Swain

BMageSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Swain wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 15 games. Swain 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 Swain 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.

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Swain - 40.0% win rateSwain(40.0%)
Heimerdinger - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR
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Swain vs Heimerdinger matchup - 60.0% win rate
Swain
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Swain Matchup?

Swain wins the Heimerdinger vs Swain matchup
Winner
Swain
Matches: 15
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.2
CS / min
5.0
934
DMG / min
716
8,266
Gold / game
8,395
76
Heal / min
423
347
DMG Mitigated / min
844
0.8
CC / min
1.5
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Heimerdinger vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Swain a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Swain controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Swain 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 Swain leads by 845 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.2Heimerdinger
5.0Swain
Heimerdinger and Swain farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
934Heimerdinger
716Swain
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Swain by 218 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Swain 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
8,266Heimerdinger
8,395Swain
Heimerdinger and Swain generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 129 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Heimerdinger
1.5Swain
Swain provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Swain coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
423Heimerdinger
1,267Swain
Swain vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 845 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain 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 Swain

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Swain are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Blackfire Torch. 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 Swain. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger30.0%
Swain early game win rateSwain70.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger60.0%
Swain late game win rateSwain40.0%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Swain 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Swain. 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: Swain 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 Swain

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs SwainPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs SwainPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs SwainLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs SwainCoup de Grace - best Heimerdinger rune vs Swain
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs SwainSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Heimerdinger rune vs SwainTranscendence - best Heimerdinger rune vs Swain
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Swain in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Heimerdinger matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.45%666.11,00111,80940.7%48.7%
44.62%656.71,05211,78137.5%48.8%
53.33%606.21,09211,45357.1%50.0%
47.27%556.51,16911,59750.0%45.5%
41.51%535.996911,56963.2%29.4%
62.50%486.81,21312,75060.0%64.3%
51.06%476.31,21111,42645.5%56.0%
59.09%446.31,04611,51861.1%57.7%
57.14%426.61,15113,07362.5%53.9%
39.02%416.11,09911,68337.5%41.2%
39.02%415.61,29612,66140.0%38.7%
47.50%406.31,02611,41752.6%42.9%
40.00%406.21,01210,95831.8%50.0%
38.46%394.674010,75536.8%40.0%
47.37%386.21,53513,04450.0%46.7%
59.46%377.01,27412,35264.3%56.5%
43.24%376.51,08112,38556.3%33.3%
37.84%376.791512,16746.7%31.8%
52.78%366.01,04212,41161.5%47.8%
50.00%366.01,08211,33150.0%50.0%
31.43%355.991710,34229.4%33.3%
54.29%356.51,25112,45435.3%72.2%
40.00%356.31,24911,36926.7%50.0%
40.63%325.895310,44850.0%36.4%
48.28%296.01,02712,68266.7%40.0%
37.93%295.388611,04136.4%38.9%
37.93%296.41,05210,77033.3%42.9%
57.14%286.91,18912,96650.0%62.5%
35.71%286.198212,69825.0%40.0%
48.15%276.51,16212,32163.6%37.5%
62.96%276.61,06710,79864.7%60.0%
59.26%276.192610,94453.3%66.7%
37.04%275.08309,75040.0%33.3%
53.85%265.91,16113,52155.6%52.9%
56.00%255.51,22811,94554.5%57.1%
52.00%256.091811,35640.0%60.0%
54.17%245.61,13112,91557.1%52.9%
66.67%246.41,19713,15988.9%53.3%
73.91%236.71,00913,65975.0%73.3%
56.52%236.71,05112,40250.0%60.0%
56.52%236.21,06412,38428.6%68.8%
59.09%226.195911,38172.7%45.5%
72.73%226.41,21112,12176.9%66.7%
35.00%205.598611,36828.6%38.5%
40.00%206.81,15211,60344.4%36.4%
60.00%206.31,18410,50257.1%66.7%
42.11%196.291811,39462.5%27.3%
68.42%195.91,17712,54980.0%55.6%
63.16%196.21,14811,21158.3%71.4%
31.58%194.68689,94236.4%25.0%
47.37%195.81,05612,49242.9%50.0%
52.63%196.51,21312,83870.0%33.3%
44.44%182.398011,41433.3%50.0%
38.89%186.08919,53027.3%57.1%
52.94%175.589711,57228.6%70.0%
52.94%176.01,01611,88933.3%63.6%
43.75%166.21,02311,07542.9%44.4%
62.50%166.61,18111,95463.6%60.0%
62.50%166.082511,55477.8%42.9%
50.00%162.181810,60460.0%45.5%
50.00%166.391212,34920.0%63.6%
62.50%166.01,10511,10075.0%50.0%
46.67%155.075011,25375.0%36.4%
40.00%155.29348,26630.0%60.0%
46.67%155.783610,49450.0%42.9%
53.33%152.077110,40780.0%40.0%
66.67%156.482010,75060.0%80.0%
86.67%155.91,07113,078100.0%80.0%
50.00%145.27627,71340.0%75.0%
53.85%132.07429,18450.0%60.0%
61.54%132.77399,84357.1%66.7%
38.46%136.51,33612,42520.0%50.0%
53.85%135.81,22112,18566.7%42.9%
30.77%136.593812,02025.0%33.3%
61.54%136.41,36314,27950.0%66.7%
38.46%136.596310,87216.7%57.1%
38.46%135.484512,27966.7%14.3%
53.85%136.41,15412,81380.0%37.5%
38.46%136.01,03312,32940.0%37.5%
58.33%125.81,25113,41966.7%50.0%
75.00%126.31,08912,335100.0%40.0%
45.45%116.01,14910,8250.0%71.4%
63.64%116.11,21612,25233.3%100.0%
36.36%116.11,22912,20214.3%75.0%
63.64%115.690911,30650.0%71.4%
81.82%116.399411,55375.0%85.7%
60.00%106.31,01511,41750.0%75.0%
50.00%106.61,04611,71433.3%57.1%
70.00%106.31,04211,92283.3%50.0%
30.00%106.688610,26233.3%25.0%
80.00%106.31,15311,34775.0%83.3%
55.56%95.21,25013,27940.0%75.0%
66.67%96.11,02111,70066.7%66.7%
77.78%95.890112,425100.0%60.0%
44.44%95.81,03011,81233.3%50.0%
62.50%84.11,07112,18666.7%60.0%
37.50%84.48938,60933.3%50.0%
87.50%82.482410,307100.0%80.0%
50.00%82.692010,81150.0%50.0%
37.50%83.899613,77050.0%33.3%
50.00%83.286412,146100.0%42.9%
50.00%81.96829,80950.0%50.0%
62.50%85.793311,04760.0%66.7%
87.50%82.87517,70385.7%100.0%
57.14%74.97378,20760.0%50.0%
57.14%75.51,06310,977100.0%0.0%
14.29%76.01,01511,68825.0%0.0%
42.86%74.397310,84966.7%25.0%
71.43%72.39689,96566.7%75.0%
83.33%66.41,37210,935100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.490611,98466.7%33.3%
66.67%66.81,14515,292100.0%50.0%
100.00%66.81,03610,409100.0%100.0%
83.33%66.897812,848100.0%80.0%
66.67%66.187610,331100.0%33.3%
66.67%65.59439,39860.0%100.0%
16.67%61.57108,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%66.299311,849100.0%60.0%
60.00%53.991910,16266.7%50.0%
60.00%51.86858,88550.0%100.0%
60.00%57.19718,04960.0%0.0%
80.00%57.099112,152100.0%50.0%
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Heimerdinger vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Swain in League of Legends?

Swain wins the Heimerdinger vs Swain matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Heimerdinger do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Swain matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Swain matchup?

Swain wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Swain?

The best Heimerdinger build against Swain includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger'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 Swain?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Swain?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Swain with only a 40.0% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Swain?

When playing Heimerdinger against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Swain in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.