Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Ivernvs Hecarim

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Ivern based on 11 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Hecarim matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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
Hecarim - 45.5% win rateHecarim(45.5%)
Ivern - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
45.5% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Ivern matchup - 54.5% win rate
Hecarim
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Ivern vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
0.5
CS / min
1.0
508
DMG / min
696
10,979
Gold / game
13,090
252
Heal / min
661
481
DMG Mitigated / min
1,269
2.2
CC / min
0.7
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Ivern vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Ivern's 45.5%, giving Hecarim a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Hecarim 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.

Ivern vs Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.5Ivern
1.0Hecarim
Hecarim edges out Ivern by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
508Ivern
696Hecarim
Hecarim heavily out-damages Ivern by 188 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,979Ivern
13,090Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 2,111 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.2Ivern
0.7Hecarim
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Hecarim, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Hecarim should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
733Ivern
1,929Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,197 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Hecarim

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Hecarim are Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer and Staff of Flowing Water. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern25.0%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim75.0%
Late Game
Ivern
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern57.1%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim42.9%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ivern. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs HecarimSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs HecarimNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs HecarimTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs HecarimGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Cash Back - best Ivern rune vs HecarimCosmic Insight - best Ivern rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

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


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern 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
52.27%440.538511,26147.6%56.5%
54.29%350.540611,57773.3%40.0%
63.64%330.543211,41952.6%78.6%
51.52%330.641710,18265.0%30.8%
36.67%300.545711,02223.1%47.1%
70.37%270.646811,92863.6%75.0%
45.83%240.538811,42455.6%40.0%
52.38%210.841810,50450.0%54.5%
45.00%200.844611,74045.5%44.4%
42.11%191.150010,98042.9%41.7%
44.44%180.54619,64660.0%25.0%
35.29%170.851310,62233.3%37.5%
58.82%170.552210,09455.6%62.5%
50.00%160.544210,96442.9%55.6%
57.14%140.430910,58450.0%66.7%
50.00%140.432910,83140.0%55.6%
35.71%140.53609,89044.4%20.0%
57.14%140.53799,31460.0%50.0%
61.54%130.440611,05583.3%42.9%
61.54%130.944011,52066.7%57.1%
53.85%130.947211,37266.7%42.9%
38.46%130.341711,82840.0%37.5%
58.33%120.742110,93657.1%60.0%
41.67%120.645112,16760.0%28.6%
66.67%120.537810,58383.3%50.0%
58.33%120.742612,04575.0%50.0%
45.45%110.550810,97925.0%57.1%
40.00%100.92598,60566.7%28.6%
20.00%100.54039,08925.0%16.7%
60.00%100.538410,32366.7%50.0%
50.00%100.656311,80350.0%50.0%
22.22%90.640111,22625.0%20.0%
66.67%90.439910,93471.4%50.0%
33.33%90.641311,19925.0%40.0%
62.50%81.349211,52275.0%50.0%
50.00%80.439610,31640.0%66.7%
25.00%84.97129,77528.6%0.0%
42.86%70.540710,2580.0%60.0%
14.29%70.544211,4980.0%16.7%
57.14%70.641814,3810.0%66.7%
57.14%70.754114,56150.0%60.0%
42.86%70.843411,4070.0%75.0%
42.86%70.835410,48366.7%25.0%
28.57%70.83229,20025.0%33.3%
28.57%70.544212,906100.0%16.7%
50.00%60.83427,13750.0%50.0%
83.33%60.651512,052100.0%80.0%
60.00%50.24879,73975.0%0.0%
40.00%50.637811,04250.0%33.3%
0.00%51.028710,0310.0%0.0%
40.00%51.04369,9150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.743311,174100.0%33.3%
80.00%51.041510,909100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.865413,8080.0%80.0%
60.00%51.74078,11150.0%66.7%
60.00%50.445010,601100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.555711,6060.0%50.0%
60.00%50.443911,71966.7%50.0%
80.00%51.462010,95066.7%100.0%
0.00%51.13438,2350.0%0.0%
60.00%51.434010,20550.0%66.7%
60.00%51.134011,3750.0%75.0%
40.00%51.240911,1500.0%50.0%
50.00%40.532210,74150.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Ivern vs Hecarim matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Ivern's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ivern do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Ivern with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Ivern vs Hecarim matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Ivern with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Hecarim?

The best Ivern build against Hecarim includes Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer, Staff of Flowing Water with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Hecarim?

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

Does Ivern counter Hecarim?

No, Ivern struggles against Hecarim with only a 45.5% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Hecarim?

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