Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Vex

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Heimerdinger based on 9 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
Vex - 44.4% win rateVex(44.4%)
Heimerdinger - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
44.4% WR
VS
Vex vs Heimerdinger matchup - 55.6% win rate
Vex
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
5.8
CS / min
6.3
775
DMG / min
773
10,274
Gold / game
11,256
52
Heal / min
93
323
DMG Mitigated / min
487
0.7
CC / min
1.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Heimerdinger vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.4%, giving Vex a 11.1 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 205 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Heimerdinger
6.3Vex
Vex edges out Heimerdinger by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
775Heimerdinger
773Vex
Damage output is virtually even between Heimerdinger and Vex, with only 1 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,274Heimerdinger
11,256Vex
Vex generates a commanding 982 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Vex 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
0.7Heimerdinger
1.0Vex
Both Heimerdinger and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
375Heimerdinger
580Vex
Vex vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 205 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

Chainlaced Crushers 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, Shadowflame and Banshee's Veil. 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 Vex. 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
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger25.0%
Vex early game win rateVex75.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger60.0%
Vex late game win rateVex40.0%

Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex. 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: Vex 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 Vex

Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs VexPrecision
Conqueror - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexPresence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexLegend: Haste - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexLast Stand - best Heimerdinger rune vs Vex
Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs VexSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs VexGathering Storm - best Heimerdinger rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
35.71%706.51,05511,54842.4%29.7%
64.00%506.51,08112,05268.2%60.7%
44.90%496.094411,80938.9%48.4%
70.45%446.81,08511,91568.8%71.4%
60.53%386.21,19611,64864.3%58.3%
51.35%376.51,21611,94255.6%47.4%
43.24%375.896211,51166.7%32.0%
40.63%326.11,09611,95642.9%38.9%
46.88%325.61,22210,77358.8%33.3%
44.83%296.91,15010,62641.2%50.0%
57.14%286.11,06411,25153.3%61.5%
46.43%286.91,06610,81033.3%61.5%
48.15%276.81,08212,29945.5%50.0%
40.74%276.51,50711,61835.7%46.1%
46.15%266.51,24512,23154.5%40.0%
50.00%266.41,18612,79355.6%47.1%
50.00%266.698212,09062.5%44.4%
29.17%246.094512,33528.6%29.4%
50.00%246.41,05012,76750.0%50.0%
39.13%236.21,00112,54833.3%42.9%
47.83%236.01,08711,84644.4%50.0%
50.00%224.799312,45150.0%50.0%
19.05%216.51,03811,75133.3%13.3%
61.90%216.688712,78333.3%83.3%
45.00%205.71,07210,84341.7%50.0%
15.00%206.11,07810,91525.0%8.3%
47.37%195.794113,38466.7%30.0%
63.16%196.91,05412,50775.0%54.5%
36.84%196.01,07710,36444.4%30.0%
50.00%185.192912,63150.0%50.0%
44.44%184.06588,46138.5%60.0%
41.18%175.790610,25040.0%42.9%
29.41%176.48489,56044.4%12.5%
62.50%166.51,02913,68283.3%50.0%
37.50%166.81,07111,25244.4%28.6%
43.75%165.576010,47350.0%37.5%
33.33%155.61,29714,15366.7%25.0%
73.33%156.41,00411,80985.7%62.5%
40.00%156.381711,44837.5%42.9%
20.00%154.976411,6670.0%23.1%
40.00%156.31,05713,01233.3%44.4%
78.57%145.983111,12580.0%77.8%
64.29%142.280610,18480.0%55.6%
42.86%146.21,18311,69066.7%25.0%
78.57%147.01,01610,45285.7%71.4%
46.15%136.41,13812,9640.0%54.5%
76.92%136.81,15914,20183.3%71.4%
53.85%136.31,22812,99466.7%50.0%
83.33%125.91,02912,00783.3%83.3%
41.67%122.884410,43942.9%40.0%
58.33%122.984111,00083.3%33.3%
66.67%126.11,16212,10975.0%62.5%
75.00%127.41,04310,20266.7%100.0%
50.00%126.787512,00840.0%57.1%
58.33%125.892710,03157.1%60.0%
54.55%116.196111,70760.0%50.0%
54.55%116.582710,86966.7%0.0%
63.64%116.61,03711,15175.0%33.3%
36.36%117.195010,73842.9%25.0%
72.73%116.185610,52850.0%100.0%
70.00%106.21,01910,99480.0%60.0%
50.00%107.01,17710,50542.9%66.7%
30.00%105.21,16110,13425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.91,09912,04240.0%60.0%
40.00%105.17509,48740.0%40.0%
44.44%95.877510,27425.0%60.0%
55.56%96.09399,95640.0%75.0%
55.56%96.290111,13625.0%80.0%
44.44%96.198313,00966.7%33.3%
55.56%96.289210,50650.0%57.1%
75.00%86.396311,83950.0%100.0%
62.50%84.896811,43325.0%100.0%
62.50%86.01,27913,70333.3%80.0%
37.50%82.06919,474100.0%0.0%
75.00%86.81,06313,340100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.31,17212,36666.7%60.0%
71.43%74.81,35514,68850.0%80.0%
85.71%76.077312,393100.0%75.0%
57.14%75.689312,42850.0%60.0%
0.00%72.97468,2010.0%0.0%
28.57%76.46979,92925.0%33.3%
71.43%75.378412,752100.0%50.0%
50.00%62.389010,71666.7%33.3%
33.33%66.276111,56333.3%33.3%
50.00%67.31,10011,72950.0%50.0%
33.33%64.11,02010,35925.0%50.0%
16.67%65.56637,7650.0%50.0%
83.33%67.31,06213,3430.0%100.0%
66.67%62.458410,96050.0%75.0%
50.00%67.390111,71050.0%50.0%
83.33%61.865410,054100.0%66.7%
0.00%65.296011,9640.0%0.0%
50.00%67.21,09014,18333.3%66.7%
50.00%65.494111,717100.0%40.0%
80.00%52.27729,669100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.59677,15960.0%0.0%
40.00%54.490612,8220.0%50.0%
60.00%56.993113,36650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.489913,5920.0%60.0%
80.00%55.489415,199100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.81,05410,6930.0%100.0%
60.00%57.41,36517,19650.0%66.7%

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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 55.6% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Heimerdinger do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 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 Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Vex?

The best Heimerdinger build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Banshee's Veil with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Vex?

The best Heimerdinger runes against Vex use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery 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 44.4% 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.