Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Rakanvs Heimerdinger

FSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Rakan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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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Heimerdinger - 60.0% win rateHeimerdinger(60.0%)
Rakan - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
60.0% WR
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Heimerdinger vs Rakan matchup - 40.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.0
CS / min
2.3
294
DMG / min
722
9,593
Gold / game
9,601
263
Heal / min
81
1,130
DMG Mitigated / min
367
1.6
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Rakan vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Rakan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Rakan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 945 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rakan vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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.

Farming
1.0Rakan
2.3Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Rakan by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rakan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
294Rakan
722Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Rakan by 428 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
9,593Rakan
9,601Heimerdinger
Rakan and Heimerdinger generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 8 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Rakan
1.0Heimerdinger
Rakan provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rakan coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,393Rakan
448Heimerdinger
Rakan vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 945 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan Build Against Heimerdinger

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Heimerdinger are Mikael's Blessing, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rakan 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 Rakan vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan50.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Late Game
Rakan
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan66.7%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rakan and Heimerdinger, with Rakan 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.

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

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

Best Rakan Runes Against Heimerdinger

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs HeimerdingerFont of Life - best Rakan rune vs HeimerdingerBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs HeimerdingerUnflinching - best Rakan rune vs Heimerdinger
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs HeimerdingerDomination
Deep Ward - best Rakan rune vs HeimerdingerUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Rakan to press their advantage against Heimerdinger, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan 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
46.07%891.12447,91932.6%60.5%
42.31%781.12468,03640.5%43.9%
49.35%771.12547,99542.5%56.8%
44.59%741.02458,58743.8%45.2%
50.70%711.12378,57841.4%57.1%
52.54%591.12328,05660.0%44.8%
57.63%590.92478,53257.7%57.6%
49.09%551.02668,82642.3%55.2%
52.08%481.02548,50047.4%55.2%
42.55%471.32989,36246.7%40.6%
63.83%471.02638,40370.0%59.3%
39.13%461.12598,04333.3%45.5%
36.59%411.12627,58233.3%40.0%
50.00%401.12428,25940.0%60.0%
47.37%381.02298,74838.5%52.0%
36.84%381.32898,08130.0%44.4%
41.67%361.02187,26855.0%25.0%
62.86%351.03179,12456.3%68.4%
51.52%331.12538,52543.8%58.8%
51.61%311.02118,10552.9%50.0%
56.67%301.12567,50266.7%41.7%
64.29%281.02898,23556.3%75.0%
50.00%280.92918,20226.7%76.9%
64.29%281.02588,80569.2%60.0%
28.00%251.02868,26841.7%15.4%
80.95%211.02779,41077.8%83.3%
50.00%201.22228,18350.0%50.0%
52.63%191.02638,35337.5%63.6%
47.37%191.02548,11150.0%42.9%
72.22%180.92849,02775.0%70.0%
29.41%170.92749,33820.0%33.3%
56.25%161.02689,58220.0%72.7%
21.43%141.12438,52940.0%11.1%
25.00%120.92428,99625.0%25.0%
33.33%121.02598,28160.0%14.3%
27.27%111.02478,36740.0%16.7%
70.00%100.92317,49850.0%83.3%
70.00%101.02118,68533.3%85.7%
66.67%91.12579,55780.0%50.0%
57.14%71.22778,99050.0%60.0%
66.67%61.33399,6870.0%100.0%
66.67%60.827811,244100.0%60.0%
0.00%50.72646,8180.0%0.0%
60.00%51.02949,59350.0%66.7%
60.00%51.12799,12666.7%50.0%
40.00%51.11928,15433.3%50.0%
60.00%50.93209,603100.0%50.0%

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Rakan vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Rakan do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rakan vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Rakan wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Heimerdinger?

The best Rakan build against Heimerdinger includes Mikael's Blessing, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Rakan runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Rakan counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Rakan against Heimerdinger?

When playing Rakan against Heimerdinger, 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.