Pykevs Heimerdinger
Pyke vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Heimerdinger wins with a 87.5% win rate (+75.0%) over Pyke based on 8 games. Heimerdinger holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup.
Pyke Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Pyke 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.
Heimerdinger(12.5%)Who Wins the Pyke vs Heimerdinger Matchup?
Pyke vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary
The Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 87.5% win rate compared to Pyke's 12.5%, giving Heimerdinger a 75.0 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Heimerdinger leads by 1.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a strong advantage in this matchup. Pyke 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.
Pyke vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Pyke Build Against Heimerdinger
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Pyke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pyke against Heimerdinger are Axiom Arc, Umbral Glaive and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Pyke 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 Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Pyke0.0%Heimerdinger100.0%Pyke20.0%Heimerdinger80.0%Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Pyke. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Pyke. 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. Pyke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Pyke Runes Against Heimerdinger
Domination
Inspiration
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Pyke the best tools to compete against Heimerdinger in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Pyke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Pyke'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 Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.56% | 262 | 1.1 | 460 | 9,940 | 51.5% | 41.7% | |
| 48.17% | 218 | 1.1 | 493 | 10,801 | 48.2% | 48.1% | |
| 43.07% | 202 | 1.1 | 461 | 10,669 | 42.9% | 43.2% | |
| 47.15% | 193 | 1.1 | 446 | 10,710 | 44.9% | 48.7% | |
| 42.54% | 181 | 1.0 | 471 | 10,205 | 43.2% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 168 | 1.1 | 475 | 10,669 | 52.0% | 48.4% | |
| 53.01% | 166 | 1.1 | 476 | 10,219 | 58.4% | 48.3% | |
| 45.91% | 159 | 1.1 | 469 | 9,736 | 46.5% | 45.2% | |
| 50.66% | 152 | 1.1 | 484 | 10,689 | 51.6% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 125 | 1.1 | 522 | 11,155 | 45.1% | 50.0% | |
| 51.69% | 118 | 1.1 | 453 | 10,349 | 48.9% | 53.5% | |
| 42.98% | 114 | 1.0 | 477 | 10,534 | 36.0% | 48.4% | |
| 53.64% | 110 | 1.2 | 429 | 9,898 | 57.1% | 48.9% | |
| 55.45% | 110 | 1.1 | 437 | 10,133 | 62.5% | 48.1% | |
| 49.53% | 107 | 1.2 | 433 | 10,081 | 51.9% | 47.3% | |
| 51.89% | 106 | 1.1 | 437 | 10,251 | 54.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.29% | 105 | 1.1 | 513 | 10,889 | 51.2% | 56.5% | |
| 59.18% | 98 | 1.1 | 474 | 10,518 | 64.3% | 55.4% | |
| 45.83% | 96 | 1.1 | 432 | 10,395 | 41.5% | 49.1% | |
| 46.34% | 82 | 1.1 | 471 | 10,116 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.62% | 81 | 1.1 | 460 | 10,374 | 50.0% | 51.2% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 1.0 | 467 | 9,940 | 37.5% | 57.9% | |
| 44.16% | 77 | 1.3 | 465 | 10,501 | 52.8% | 36.6% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 1.1 | 589 | 10,755 | 40.0% | 52.5% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 1.2 | 456 | 10,914 | 58.6% | 41.7% | |
| 36.07% | 61 | 1.1 | 445 | 10,825 | 43.3% | 29.0% | |
| 32.79% | 61 | 1.1 | 425 | 10,445 | 34.5% | 31.3% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 1.1 | 456 | 9,801 | 33.3% | 48.5% | |
| 61.11% | 54 | 1.3 | 464 | 11,051 | 59.1% | 62.5% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 1.2 | 496 | 10,981 | 38.1% | 41.9% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 1.0 | 425 | 9,956 | 25.9% | 63.6% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 1.1 | 498 | 9,877 | 55.0% | 48.3% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.1 | 458 | 9,134 | 40.0% | 43.5% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 1.0 | 489 | 10,095 | 47.1% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.1 | 452 | 11,375 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.1 | 487 | 9,982 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 445 | 10,219 | 30.8% | 41.7% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.4 | 515 | 10,251 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.0 | 521 | 11,195 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 23.81% | 21 | 1.0 | 441 | 10,304 | 18.2% | 30.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 496 | 10,414 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.6 | 528 | 12,350 | 71.4% | 41.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.0 | 449 | 11,665 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.4 | 544 | 11,913 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 351 | 9,355 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 482 | 10,796 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.4 | 483 | 10,388 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 498 | 11,614 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 556 | 11,100 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 373 | 7,796 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 453 | 9,202 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 545 | 10,887 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 599 | 13,849 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 452 | 10,837 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 426 | 8,594 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 738 | 9,155 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 572 | 11,263 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 584 | 12,389 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 457 | 11,919 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 544 | 12,377 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 588 | 10,094 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 459 | 9,644 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 456 | 10,029 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 618 | 11,852 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Pyke vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pyke do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to Pyke's 12.5%, a 75.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Pyke do against Heimerdinger in the early game?
In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Pyke with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Heimerdinger players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Pyke do against Heimerdinger in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Pyke with a 87.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 75.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Pyke build against Heimerdinger?
The best Pyke build against Heimerdinger includes Axiom Arc, Umbral Glaive, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Pyke runes against Heimerdinger?
The best Pyke runes against Heimerdinger use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Pyke vs Heimerdinger matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Pyke counter Heimerdinger?
No, Pyke struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 12.5% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Pyke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.
How do I play Pyke against Heimerdinger?
When playing Pyke against Heimerdinger, play cautiously and avoid Heimerdinger's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Heimerdinger has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.