Heimerdinger - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Heimerdingervs Xin Zhao

FMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Heimerdinger wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 15 games. Heimerdinger holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Heimerdinger build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao 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.

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Xin Zhao - 66.7% win rateXin Zhao(66.7%)
Heimerdinger - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Heimerdinger
66.7% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Heimerdinger matchup - 33.3% win rate
Xin Zhao
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 15
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.5
CS / min
5.8
1,175
DMG / min
690
11,545
Gold / game
11,015
93
Heal / min
822
397
DMG Mitigated / min
1,080
0.9
CC / min
0.7
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, giving Heimerdinger a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xin Zhao players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 1,413 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Xin Zhao in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, 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
6.5Heimerdinger
5.8Xin Zhao
Heimerdinger edges out Xin Zhao by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
1,175Heimerdinger
690Xin Zhao
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 485 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xin Zhao 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
11,545Heimerdinger
11,015Xin Zhao
Heimerdinger earns 529 more gold per game than Xin Zhao, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Heimerdinger slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Heimerdinger
0.7Xin Zhao
Both Heimerdinger and Xin Zhao provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
490Heimerdinger
1,903Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 1,413 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Heimerdinger needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Heimerdinger against Xin Zhao are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame 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 Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger71.4%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao28.6%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger62.5%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao37.5%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Xin Zhao. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Heimerdinger holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Heimerdinger Runes Against Xin Zhao

Sorcery rune tree - Heimerdinger primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Heimerdinger rune vs Xin ZhaoAbsolute Focus - best Heimerdinger rune vs Xin ZhaoScorch - best Heimerdinger rune vs Xin Zhao
Inspiration rune tree - Heimerdinger secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Heimerdinger rune vs Xin ZhaoCosmic Insight - best Heimerdinger rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Heimerdinger to press their advantage against Xin Zhao, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Heimerdinger matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.54%616.391011,23445.8%48.6%
26.79%566.51,03210,35620.7%33.3%
47.37%386.21,14712,02758.3%42.3%
61.11%366.41,08011,41473.3%52.4%
45.16%316.693511,04854.5%40.0%
37.93%296.31,18412,67927.3%44.4%
51.72%296.71,41812,11445.5%55.6%
50.00%286.51,31612,08628.6%57.1%
50.00%286.51,05912,44750.0%50.0%
61.54%265.892510,65670.0%56.3%
38.46%266.39699,44429.4%55.6%
36.00%256.486910,12236.4%35.7%
62.50%247.11,04612,58333.3%80.0%
60.87%234.91,20911,38380.0%46.1%
54.55%226.41,07711,10133.3%69.2%
45.45%226.81,19111,29045.5%45.5%
50.00%226.084110,34360.0%41.7%
33.33%216.91,01710,62350.0%18.2%
71.43%216.21,04610,97460.0%81.8%
38.10%215.51,18611,10225.0%46.1%
60.00%205.693012,98833.3%71.4%
45.00%206.01,19212,77560.0%30.0%
35.00%204.98938,49250.0%20.0%
42.11%196.61,0509,94138.5%50.0%
47.37%196.498312,37942.9%50.0%
42.11%196.41,09413,93675.0%33.3%
44.44%186.11,0849,33750.0%37.5%
38.89%186.890011,64344.4%33.3%
52.94%176.31,14110,72270.0%28.6%
70.59%176.21,10712,48885.7%60.0%
64.71%175.496911,40477.8%50.0%
52.94%175.91,09511,63542.9%60.0%
62.50%166.71,25312,99083.3%50.0%
37.50%166.01,00811,96650.0%30.0%
50.00%164.57078,39842.9%55.6%
75.00%166.498412,43050.0%83.3%
68.75%165.481710,73666.7%70.0%
56.25%166.41,04311,01283.3%40.0%
66.67%156.51,17511,54571.4%62.5%
53.33%157.41,08412,81940.0%60.0%
66.67%156.17368,73071.4%62.5%
71.43%146.21,03211,686100.0%55.6%
50.00%145.51,06111,41150.0%50.0%
30.77%133.083611,9920.0%57.1%
61.54%134.41,08112,77050.0%66.7%
38.46%131.98088,80033.3%42.9%
76.92%135.795512,50183.3%71.4%
38.46%136.699612,13275.0%22.2%
25.00%126.68889,13937.5%0.0%
16.67%123.592911,02350.0%0.0%
41.67%126.71,04211,94075.0%25.0%
27.27%111.79038,04125.0%28.6%
45.45%116.11,11912,71250.0%42.9%
18.18%116.081210,9300.0%33.3%
45.45%115.51,0719,91228.6%75.0%
45.45%116.71,0079,83916.7%80.0%
36.36%116.37688,17750.0%0.0%
45.45%116.41,10313,63750.0%44.4%
60.00%106.11,00911,93450.0%66.7%
50.00%106.11,07711,19150.0%50.0%
40.00%106.691411,98433.3%50.0%
55.56%94.51,10810,60350.0%60.0%
55.56%95.91,17714,5250.0%62.5%
66.67%96.895612,3830.0%85.7%
55.56%96.61,14211,41625.0%80.0%
66.67%95.81,04312,75433.3%83.3%
66.67%96.71,10614,86580.0%50.0%
44.44%96.497611,79033.3%50.0%
55.56%96.51,10911,93875.0%40.0%
62.50%86.088811,54833.3%80.0%
62.50%86.487212,197100.0%50.0%
50.00%82.282411,28866.7%40.0%
62.50%85.81,15713,13150.0%66.7%
50.00%85.91,11711,77050.0%50.0%
62.50%85.896712,391100.0%50.0%
87.50%87.01,08713,31466.7%100.0%
57.14%76.083610,08750.0%66.7%
0.00%73.91,00910,4700.0%0.0%
28.57%74.463311,891100.0%16.7%
28.57%76.51,07911,11950.0%0.0%
57.14%76.01,09212,14133.3%75.0%
42.86%75.676012,0510.0%50.0%
100.00%75.81,11412,099100.0%100.0%
14.29%75.41,1257,63125.0%0.0%
42.86%76.61,03711,63825.0%66.7%
42.86%72.698411,15033.3%50.0%
66.67%62.891912,510100.0%50.0%
83.33%65.21,04712,4340.0%83.3%
50.00%68.568710,99550.0%50.0%
50.00%64.77749,61450.0%50.0%
50.00%63.789412,1600.0%60.0%
100.00%65.51,15713,250100.0%100.0%
16.67%63.092311,83350.0%0.0%
66.67%62.973010,404100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.390412,127100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.61,0169,45733.3%33.3%
60.00%55.388114,0150.0%60.0%
60.00%55.51,02213,5080.0%75.0%
40.00%56.41,25411,158100.0%25.0%
80.00%57.21,10514,6430.0%80.0%
60.00%54.59959,874100.0%50.0%

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Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Heimerdinger do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Heimerdinger do against Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Heimerdinger vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Heimerdinger build against Xin Zhao?

The best Heimerdinger build against Xin Zhao includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, 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 Xin Zhao?

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

Does Heimerdinger counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Heimerdinger has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 66.7% win rate. Heimerdinger strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Heimerdinger against Xin Zhao?

When playing Heimerdinger against Xin Zhao, 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.