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

Heimerdingervs Viktor

AMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Viktor wins with a 59.3% win rate (+18.5%) over Heimerdinger based on 27 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Viktor scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Viktor 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
Viktor - 40.7% win rateViktor(40.7%)
Heimerdinger - 40.7% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
40.7% WR
VS
Viktor vs Heimerdinger matchup - 59.3% win rate
Viktor
59.3% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Heimerdinger vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 27
40.7%
Win Rate
59.3%
6.0
CS / min
6.8
853
DMG / min
847
11,039
Gold / game
12,159
105
Heal / min
97
352
DMG Mitigated / min
574
0.7
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
35.3%
Late Game WR
64.7%

Heimerdinger vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 59.3% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.7%, giving Viktor a 18.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Viktor outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Viktor reaches their power spikes, while Viktor should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Viktor leads by 215 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Heimerdinger
6.8Viktor
Viktor edges out Heimerdinger by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Viktor.
Damage
853Heimerdinger
847Viktor
Damage output is virtually even between Heimerdinger and Viktor, with only 6 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
11,039Heimerdinger
12,159Viktor
Viktor generates a commanding 1,120 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Viktor 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
0.7Viktor
Both Heimerdinger and Viktor 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
457Heimerdinger
671Viktor
Viktor vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 215 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Viktor 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 Viktor

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Viktor 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Viktor early game win rateViktor50.0%
Late Game
Viktor
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger35.3%
Viktor late game win rateViktor64.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Heimerdinger and Viktor, with Heimerdinger holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.7% win rate — 29.4 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs ViktorSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Heimerdinger rune vs ViktorManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs ViktorTranscendence - best Heimerdinger rune vs ViktorGathering Storm - best Heimerdinger rune vs Viktor
Precision rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs ViktorPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Heimerdinger rune vs ViktorCoup de Grace - best Heimerdinger rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Heimerdinger the best tools to compete against Viktor 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 Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Heimerdinger vs Viktor matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.7%, a 18.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Heimerdinger do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Viktor with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Heimerdinger vs Viktor matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to 35.3%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 59.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 18.5 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Viktor?

The best Heimerdinger build against Viktor includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Viktor?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Viktor?

No, Heimerdinger struggles against Viktor with only a 40.7% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Heimerdinger players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Viktor?

When playing Heimerdinger against Viktor, play cautiously and avoid Viktor's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Viktor has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.