Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
7.1%

Jhinvs Heimerdinger

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Jhin based on 11 games. Heimerdinger wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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 - 36.4% win rateHeimerdinger(36.4%)
Jhin - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
36.4% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Jhin matchup - 63.6% win rate
Heimerdinger
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
6.6
CS / min
6.6
784
DMG / min
1,037
11,412
Gold / game
11,151
169
Heal / min
84
317
DMG Mitigated / min
372
0.9
CC / min
0.9
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jhin vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Jhin's 36.4%, giving Heimerdinger a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Heimerdinger leads by 254 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Heimerdinger 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.

Jhin vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Jhin
6.6Heimerdinger
Jhin and Heimerdinger farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
784Jhin
1,037Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Jhin by 254 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin 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
11,412Jhin
11,151Heimerdinger
Jhin and Heimerdinger generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 261 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Jhin
0.9Heimerdinger
Both Jhin and Heimerdinger 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
485Jhin
455Heimerdinger
Jhin and Heimerdinger have comparable sustain profiles, with only 30 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Jhin Build Against Heimerdinger

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Heimerdinger are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Hexoptics C44. This combination gives Jhin 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 Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin25.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger75.0%
Late Game
Jhin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin66.7%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%

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

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs HeimerdingerPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs HeimerdingerCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Heimerdinger
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Celerity - best Jhin rune vs HeimerdingerGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


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

Jhin 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
50.70%8626.681713,70853.4%48.4%
50.37%6756.582714,01252.0%49.3%
48.10%6326.380113,78148.4%47.9%
46.47%5536.681713,81447.7%45.6%
54.88%4416.785313,73252.5%57.0%
49.08%4366.888814,47451.8%47.4%
52.13%3286.687014,23250.7%53.2%
49.64%2806.888714,64552.7%47.6%
47.06%2726.586713,67147.2%46.9%
47.80%2056.378313,42253.7%43.9%
48.04%1796.382714,03450.8%46.4%
58.52%1766.482313,76760.3%57.3%
49.12%1716.483213,42847.4%50.5%
40.85%1646.680512,87634.7%45.6%
35.95%1536.681714,11938.7%34.1%
50.67%1506.283113,36146.5%54.4%
62.40%1256.682114,01457.1%66.7%
52.21%1136.784313,83364.4%44.1%
56.60%1066.591414,21162.5%51.7%
46.43%846.883412,70341.7%52.8%
49.32%736.579813,27450.0%48.8%
49.30%716.686613,89555.6%42.9%
50.00%686.779513,96248.1%51.2%
46.15%656.482612,49141.4%50.0%
46.88%646.582613,91142.9%50.0%
39.34%616.782312,45827.8%56.0%
40.00%606.471312,25832.4%50.0%
51.92%526.590514,37862.5%47.2%
57.14%496.490915,00758.8%56.3%
39.58%486.480313,51044.4%36.7%
57.14%426.475113,05041.7%77.8%
35.71%286.595714,32226.7%46.1%
54.55%226.894615,57242.9%60.0%
45.00%206.167211,64733.3%62.5%
45.00%206.771612,72233.3%62.5%
63.16%196.51,00715,99583.3%53.9%
50.00%186.794913,22233.3%58.3%
61.11%186.783913,16175.0%50.0%
68.75%166.586014,90633.3%90.0%
46.15%136.268511,07157.1%33.3%
38.46%137.199214,63333.3%42.9%
63.64%115.664513,43360.0%66.7%
63.64%116.787814,832100.0%50.0%
36.36%116.678411,41225.0%66.7%
50.00%106.491814,59225.0%66.7%
30.00%106.41,18918,4010.0%37.5%
44.44%96.01,25914,0820.0%80.0%
75.00%86.478414,02075.0%75.0%
50.00%85.976911,80860.0%33.3%
42.86%77.284913,66550.0%33.3%
14.29%75.290612,5710.0%20.0%
66.67%65.01,13613,61150.0%75.0%
50.00%66.397911,64233.3%66.7%
60.00%56.81,03717,845100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.274312,02150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.083312,5880.0%66.7%
40.00%55.874513,56150.0%33.3%
80.00%54.077515,0040.0%80.0%
60.00%57.91,21816,4270.0%75.0%
60.00%55.672714,502100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.397315,9790.0%100.0%
40.00%57.271914,0130.0%50.0%
60.00%56.496515,545100.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Jhin's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jhin do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

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

How does Jhin do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Jhin with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Heimerdinger?

The best Jhin build against Heimerdinger includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Hexoptics C44 with Swiftmarch. 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 Jhin runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Jhin counter Heimerdinger?

No, Jhin struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 36.4% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Heimerdinger?

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