Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.7%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Ryzevs Heimerdinger

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Ryze based on 6 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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 - 16.7% win rateHeimerdinger(16.7%)
Ryze - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
16.7% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Ryze matchup - 83.3% win rate
Heimerdinger
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
7.1
CS / min
7.3
677
DMG / min
1,062
12,470
Gold / game
13,343
228
Heal / min
119
738
DMG Mitigated / min
475
0.9
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Ryze vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 16.7%, giving Heimerdinger a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze needs to press advantages before Heimerdinger reaches their power spikes, while Heimerdinger should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ryze leads by 372 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Ryze, 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
7.1Ryze
7.3Heimerdinger
Ryze and Heimerdinger farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
677Ryze
1,062Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Ryze by 386 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
12,470Ryze
13,343Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 873 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Ryze
0.8Heimerdinger
Both Ryze and Heimerdinger 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
965Ryze
593Heimerdinger
Ryze vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 372 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze Build Against Heimerdinger

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Heimerdinger are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze 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 Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze100.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze0.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Ryze 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs HeimerdingerManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs HeimerdingerTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs HeimerdingerGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Heimerdinger
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Second Wind - best Ryze rune vs HeimerdingerOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


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

Ryze 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
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Ryze with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Heimerdinger?

The best Ryze build against Heimerdinger includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Ryze counter Heimerdinger?

No, Ryze struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 16.7% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Heimerdinger?

When playing Ryze 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.