Taliyah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.2%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Taliyahvs Heimerdinger

SMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taliyah vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Heimerdinger wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Taliyah based on 7 games. Taliyah wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taliyah vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Taliyah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taliyah 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 - 42.9% win rateHeimerdinger(42.9%)
Taliyah - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Taliyah
42.9% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Taliyah matchup - 57.1% win rate
Heimerdinger
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Taliyah vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Taliyah vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.8
CS / min
6.0
815
DMG / min
836
11,209
Gold / game
10,087
119
Heal / min
99
462
DMG Mitigated / min
374
1.0
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Taliyah vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Taliyah vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Taliyah's 42.9%, giving Heimerdinger a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Taliyah controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Taliyah 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 crowd control, where Taliyah leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger has a strong advantage in this matchup. Taliyah 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.

Taliyah vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Taliyah wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Taliyah
6.0Heimerdinger
Taliyah edges out Heimerdinger by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Taliyah.
Damage
815Taliyah
836Heimerdinger
Damage output is virtually even between Taliyah and Heimerdinger, with only 21 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,209Taliyah
10,087Heimerdinger
Taliyah generates a commanding 1,122 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Taliyah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Taliyah
0.8Heimerdinger
Both Taliyah 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
581Taliyah
472Heimerdinger
Taliyah heals and mitigates 109 more damage per minute than Heimerdinger, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Taliyah to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Heimerdinger.

Best Taliyah Build Against Heimerdinger

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Taliyah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taliyah against Heimerdinger are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Taliyah 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 Taliyah vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Taliyah
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Taliyah early game win rateTaliyah50.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Taliyah late game win rateTaliyah33.3%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger66.7%

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

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Taliyah has the edge early, but Heimerdinger gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Taliyah Runes Against Heimerdinger

Domination rune tree - Taliyah primary runes vs HeimerdingerDomination
Electrocute - best Taliyah rune vs HeimerdingerTaste of Blood - best Taliyah rune vs HeimerdingerDeep Ward - best Taliyah rune vs HeimerdingerTreasure Hunter - best Taliyah rune vs Heimerdinger
Resolve rune tree - Taliyah secondary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Bone Plating - best Taliyah rune vs HeimerdingerUnflinching - best Taliyah rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Taliyah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Taliyah'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 Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Taliyah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.19%476.986311,39254.2%52.2%
42.11%386.61,03512,76055.6%37.9%
75.00%327.686312,15061.5%84.2%
46.43%286.51,02213,13266.7%36.8%
34.62%265.483711,27738.5%30.8%
53.85%267.087610,87953.9%53.9%
61.54%265.597412,50960.0%62.5%
52.00%251.578312,07743.8%66.7%
52.00%254.983711,79653.3%50.0%
50.00%247.387411,12542.9%60.0%
56.52%237.180811,85757.1%55.6%
35.00%206.376412,35283.3%14.3%
65.00%205.21,00912,45880.0%50.0%
70.00%206.81,02011,98981.8%55.6%
36.84%196.06859,43030.0%44.4%
16.67%186.61,00011,87016.7%16.7%
58.82%177.591110,65160.0%57.1%
64.71%176.690011,86080.0%58.3%
47.06%177.071610,40045.5%50.0%
52.94%175.884310,54944.4%62.5%
52.94%176.583812,31757.1%50.0%
62.50%162.682810,94055.6%71.4%
53.33%151.884014,37266.7%44.4%
66.67%156.589413,69633.3%75.0%
57.14%146.695911,44550.0%66.7%
64.29%147.61,00311,72671.4%57.1%
50.00%146.186411,20742.9%57.1%
71.43%146.990312,28166.7%75.0%
35.71%141.686314,15825.0%40.0%
64.29%141.379113,70166.7%62.5%
46.15%137.394313,49525.0%55.6%
38.46%131.897914,2380.0%45.5%
38.46%134.986712,87442.9%33.3%
69.23%135.892612,04471.4%66.7%
30.77%137.088810,50942.9%16.7%
30.77%136.994812,73625.0%33.3%
50.00%123.095214,74660.0%42.9%
33.33%127.591812,12433.3%33.3%
33.33%121.677112,34357.1%0.0%
33.33%121.677012,18125.0%37.5%
50.00%126.61,01511,80560.0%42.9%
70.00%107.91,03011,23766.7%75.0%
66.67%96.891113,05575.0%60.0%
66.67%95.792512,20350.0%80.0%
55.56%91.797913,94550.0%60.0%
55.56%93.282713,35850.0%60.0%
44.44%92.885612,40640.0%50.0%
50.00%86.683411,89020.0%100.0%
62.50%82.070813,01966.7%60.0%
50.00%81.881715,02860.0%33.3%
62.50%87.71,04213,29575.0%50.0%
57.14%76.285612,537100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.582412,70866.7%50.0%
57.14%76.584514,2390.0%57.1%
71.43%71.270013,62933.3%100.0%
57.14%76.981411,50650.0%60.0%
42.86%75.382210,18225.0%66.7%
57.14%75.71,21014,730100.0%50.0%
71.43%76.581011,24080.0%50.0%
57.14%75.088011,64475.0%33.3%
42.86%76.881511,20950.0%33.3%
42.86%77.19329,20640.0%50.0%
28.57%77.891813,05366.7%0.0%
57.14%77.596313,30760.0%50.0%
71.43%75.766112,037100.0%60.0%
50.00%64.292513,35650.0%50.0%
66.67%61.16579,35475.0%50.0%
33.33%64.81,04813,43650.0%25.0%
50.00%63.31,09112,389100.0%0.0%
83.33%66.198613,609100.0%66.7%
50.00%63.676611,6970.0%100.0%
33.33%61.573313,71250.0%0.0%
40.00%52.074812,31866.7%0.0%
40.00%52.091614,73350.0%33.3%
80.00%52.299915,752100.0%66.7%
80.00%56.91,17513,28050.0%100.0%
60.00%56.51,00412,96950.0%66.7%
20.00%51.377713,2730.0%25.0%
40.00%54.293714,5490.0%50.0%
40.00%57.877811,562100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.184013,9860.0%40.0%
60.00%54.879810,20333.3%100.0%

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Taliyah vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taliyah do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Taliyah vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Taliyah's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Taliyah do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

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

How does Taliyah do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Who wins the Taliyah vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Taliyah with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Taliyah build against Heimerdinger?

The best Taliyah build against Heimerdinger includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Crimson 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 Taliyah runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Taliyah counter Heimerdinger?

No, Taliyah struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 42.9% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Taliyah players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Taliyah against Heimerdinger?

When playing Taliyah 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.