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

Heimerdingervs Thresh

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

Heimerdinger vs Thresh is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Thresh 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 Thresh 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.

Compare against an opponent
Heimerdinger - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR
VS
Thresh vs Heimerdinger matchup - 60.0% win rate
Thresh
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Thresh Matchup?

Thresh wins the Heimerdinger vs Thresh matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.5
CS / min
1.1
778
DMG / min
323
8,775
Gold / game
6,735
99
Heal / min
104
293
DMG Mitigated / min
938
1.2
CC / min
1.1
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Heimerdinger vs Thresh Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Thresh matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Thresh a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Thresh controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Thresh 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 Thresh leads by 650 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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 Thresh 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 Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, 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.

Farming
2.5Heimerdinger
1.1Thresh
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Thresh by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Thresh players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
778Heimerdinger
323Thresh
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Thresh by 456 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Thresh 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
8,775Heimerdinger
6,735Thresh
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 2,040 more gold per game than Thresh. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Thresh should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Heimerdinger
1.1Thresh
Both Heimerdinger and Thresh 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
392Heimerdinger
1,042Thresh
Thresh vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 650 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Thresh 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 Thresh

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Thresh are Cosmic Drive, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Banshee's Veil. This combination gives Heimerdinger an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Thresh matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Thresh
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger25.0%
Thresh early game win rateThresh75.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%
Thresh late game win rateThresh0.0%

Thresh dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Thresh 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Thresh. 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: Thresh 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 Thresh

Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs ThreshDomination
Dark Harvest - best Heimerdinger rune vs ThreshTaste of Blood - best Heimerdinger rune vs ThreshGrisly Mementos - best Heimerdinger rune vs ThreshTreasure Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs Thresh
Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs ThreshPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs ThreshCoup de Grace - best Heimerdinger rune vs Thresh
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Thresh 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.

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 Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Thresh in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Heimerdinger vs Thresh matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Heimerdinger do against Thresh in the early game?

In the early game, Thresh has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Thresh players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Thresh in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Thresh matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Thresh matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Thresh?

The best Heimerdinger build against Thresh includes Cosmic Drive, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Banshee's Veil with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Thresh?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Thresh?

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

How do I play Heimerdinger against Thresh?

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