Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Heimerdingervs Varus

BMageSupport
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Varus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Heimerdinger wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Varus based on 6 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Varus 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.

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Heimerdinger - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
50.0% WR
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Varus vs Heimerdinger matchup - 50.0% win rate
Varus
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Varus Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Varus matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.3
CS / min
6.5
981
DMG / min
939
13,128
Gold / game
16,038
85
Heal / min
231
384
DMG Mitigated / min
806
0.8
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Heimerdinger vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Varus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Varus leads by 568 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Varus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Heimerdinger vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Heimerdinger
6.5Varus
Heimerdinger and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
981Heimerdinger
939Varus
Heimerdinger deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Varus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Varus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Heimerdinger's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,128Heimerdinger
16,038Varus
Varus generates a commanding 2,910 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Heimerdinger
0.9Varus
Both Heimerdinger and Varus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
469Heimerdinger
1,038Varus
Varus vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 568 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus 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 Varus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Varus are Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus0.0%
Late Game
Varus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger40.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus60.0%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Heimerdinger must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Varus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Varus 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 Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs VarusManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs VarusAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs VarusScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Varus
Domination rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs VarusDomination
Taste of Blood - best Heimerdinger rune vs VarusTreasure Hunter - best Heimerdinger rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Domination secondary combination helps Heimerdinger maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Varus.


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 Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Varus in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Heimerdinger do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Varus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Varus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Varus matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Varus?

The best Heimerdinger build against Varus includes Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass, 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 Varus?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Varus?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate. Heimerdinger slightly edges out Varus in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Varus?

When playing Heimerdinger against Varus, 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.