Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Heimerdingervs Vex

AMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vex wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 25 games. Vex 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 Vex 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
Heimerdinger - 44.0% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
44.0% WR
VS
Vex vs Heimerdinger matchup - 56.0% win rate
Vex
56.0% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 25
44.0%
Win Rate
56.0%
6.3
CS / min
6.0
981
DMG / min
853
11,590
Gold / game
11,742
98
Heal / min
116
343
DMG Mitigated / min
513
0.8
CC / min
0.9
36.4%
Early Game WR
63.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Heimerdinger vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.0%, giving Vex a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex 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 Vex leads by 188 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Heimerdinger
6.0Vex
Heimerdinger and Vex 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
853Vex
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Vex by 129 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vex 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
11,590Heimerdinger
11,742Vex
Heimerdinger and Vex generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 152 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
0.9Vex
Both Heimerdinger and Vex 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
441Heimerdinger
629Vex
Vex vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vex 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 Vex

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Vex are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. 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 Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger36.4%
Vex early game win rateVex63.6%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Heimerdinger at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vex. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vex has the edge early, but Heimerdinger 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 Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs VexSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexCoup de Grace - best Heimerdinger rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

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


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.28%1386.495411,80243.4%52.9%
39.64%1116.41,04211,20745.5%35.8%
47.30%746.298410,60743.8%50.0%
46.48%716.31,07511,87644.4%47.7%
45.31%646.096610,47244.1%46.7%
44.26%616.21,05211,79050.0%37.9%
55.00%606.41,03311,58061.9%51.3%
48.15%546.395510,82558.3%40.0%
44.23%526.01,02410,67035.0%50.0%
66.67%516.61,16512,04966.7%66.7%
47.92%486.091711,12250.0%46.4%
61.70%476.21,02311,52464.7%60.0%
40.91%446.31,33610,54636.8%44.0%
52.38%424.97559,62968.4%39.1%
78.05%416.01,07111,02375.0%81.0%
56.10%415.998711,42568.8%48.0%
45.00%406.31,23611,81157.1%38.5%
41.03%395.01,18311,42431.6%50.0%
64.10%396.51,04011,72364.7%63.6%
50.00%386.41,09712,60145.5%51.9%
54.05%375.488510,49744.4%63.2%
43.24%376.31,01412,30931.3%52.4%
63.89%366.21,14811,97646.7%76.2%
42.86%356.31,0299,67550.0%33.3%
24.24%336.193910,50017.6%31.3%
66.67%336.21,14213,17462.5%68.0%
62.50%325.81,09311,74566.7%60.0%
35.48%315.991210,95541.7%31.6%
48.39%316.21,03011,59340.0%52.4%
54.84%316.31,09310,62356.3%53.3%
60.00%306.41,03211,57978.6%43.8%
46.67%304.994611,96250.0%45.5%
17.86%286.492610,14017.6%18.2%
40.74%276.085311,03950.0%35.3%
51.85%274.31,05710,51450.0%52.9%
44.44%276.11,05911,22936.4%50.0%
48.15%276.41,14411,75570.0%35.3%
53.85%266.21,02711,19460.0%50.0%
38.46%266.194410,74040.0%37.5%
64.00%255.61,09812,47357.1%66.7%
48.00%255.91,01612,02641.7%53.9%
44.00%256.193511,16357.1%38.9%
48.00%254.779111,31733.3%56.3%
44.00%256.398111,59036.4%50.0%
52.00%256.51,09211,90654.5%50.0%
65.22%236.31,17711,83172.7%58.3%
52.17%236.889511,44245.5%58.3%
47.83%236.61,08612,22644.4%50.0%
45.45%222.77299,10055.6%38.5%
50.00%226.21,00910,46463.6%36.4%
65.00%206.51,30212,84642.9%76.9%
65.00%205.496512,19137.5%83.3%
40.00%204.68829,95450.0%30.0%
40.00%206.29849,76250.0%30.0%
47.37%193.480611,30120.0%57.1%
42.11%196.495710,34937.5%45.5%
42.11%195.993710,55562.5%27.3%
50.00%186.21,05013,48980.0%38.5%
55.56%185.983310,56150.0%58.3%
38.89%183.090710,54820.0%62.5%
44.44%186.61,36110,76657.1%36.4%
61.11%186.11,05412,91250.0%66.7%
27.78%185.91,04511,64642.9%18.2%
66.67%185.891012,01280.0%61.5%
58.82%176.71,14911,90850.0%66.7%
41.18%175.388510,23537.5%44.4%
41.18%175.798510,09025.0%55.6%
52.94%176.51,17111,55950.0%55.6%
58.82%176.189711,65477.8%37.5%
25.00%165.71,01311,75425.0%25.0%
68.75%166.31,06212,27060.0%72.7%
50.00%166.182710,37450.0%50.0%
50.00%166.196310,12662.5%37.5%
60.00%156.31,43113,722100.0%40.0%
46.67%155.299613,18075.0%36.4%
53.33%156.51,16811,54844.4%66.7%
71.43%145.91,07112,22150.0%80.0%
50.00%146.11,06311,16757.1%42.9%
64.29%145.796312,38266.7%62.5%
61.54%136.690210,97050.0%66.7%
50.00%125.81,10713,20262.5%25.0%
50.00%126.01,04711,20275.0%37.5%
25.00%125.794611,10350.0%12.5%
63.64%115.486612,45766.7%62.5%
36.36%112.380611,19150.0%33.3%
27.27%112.69159,3360.0%42.9%
36.36%116.01,08312,06533.3%37.5%
54.55%115.895811,80875.0%42.9%
40.00%105.41,41112,73650.0%33.3%
50.00%106.41,06312,37950.0%50.0%
40.00%106.590412,2620.0%57.1%
60.00%105.996611,465100.0%50.0%
50.00%106.076311,00850.0%50.0%
70.00%106.91,12915,10675.0%66.7%
50.00%106.292611,21650.0%50.0%
60.00%102.894312,077100.0%50.0%
88.89%93.580510,588100.0%66.7%
44.44%95.592711,71140.0%50.0%
44.44%96.11,34715,9810.0%57.1%
44.44%95.795210,65050.0%40.0%
44.44%94.51,08310,46325.0%60.0%
55.56%96.51,03810,61775.0%40.0%
75.00%82.890210,97650.0%83.3%
50.00%81.88199,97466.7%40.0%
62.50%81.75738,173100.0%40.0%
87.50%85.589411,968100.0%85.7%
62.50%83.368110,44750.0%66.7%
100.00%85.51,27812,425100.0%100.0%
37.50%81.88027,62140.0%33.3%
57.14%72.377710,664100.0%40.0%
28.57%75.61,08510,77725.0%33.3%
42.86%71.96938,55725.0%66.7%
42.86%73.91,21313,48266.7%25.0%
85.71%77.76749,20380.0%100.0%
33.33%65.798211,26150.0%25.0%
66.67%65.61,29215,3030.0%80.0%
16.67%63.483210,83533.3%0.0%
50.00%65.996911,2010.0%75.0%
33.33%63.21,19511,14750.0%25.0%
50.00%65.61,22012,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.51,07212,52650.0%25.0%
40.00%56.67066,45150.0%0.0%
40.00%57.094413,19166.7%0.0%
40.00%57.01,24712,08050.0%33.3%
20.00%55.11,28512,1090.0%33.3%
40.00%56.11,25917,9360.0%40.0%
20.00%55.998111,3120.0%50.0%
100.00%53.41,10312,5310.0%100.0%
0.00%54.81,13111,3990.0%0.0%
40.00%55.497610,92550.0%0.0%
40.00%52.37229,60150.0%33.3%

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Heimerdinger vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Heimerdinger do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Heimerdinger do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Vex?

The best Heimerdinger build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Heimerdinger runes against Vex?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Vex?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Vex with only a 44.0% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Vex?

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