Thresh - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
5.3%

Threshvs Heimerdinger

BSupportTank
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Thresh vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 games. Thresh wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Thresh vs Heimerdinger matchup.

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Thresh Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Thresh vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Thresh wins the Thresh vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.1
CS / min
2.5
323
DMG / min
778
6,735
Gold / game
8,775
104
Heal / min
99
938
DMG Mitigated / min
293
1.1
CC / min
1.2
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Thresh vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Thresh vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Thresh a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Thresh controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Thresh 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 Thresh leads by 650 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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.

Thresh vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Thresh
2.5Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Thresh 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. Thresh players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
323Thresh
778Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Thresh by 456 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Thresh 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
6,735Thresh
8,775Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 2,040 more gold per game than Thresh. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Thresh should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Thresh
1.2Heimerdinger
Both Thresh 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
1,042Thresh
392Heimerdinger
Thresh vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 650 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Thresh 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 Thresh Build Against Heimerdinger

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Thresh needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Thresh against Heimerdinger are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Protoplasm Harness. This combination gives Thresh 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 Thresh vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Thresh
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Thresh early game win rateThresh75.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger25.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Thresh late game win rateThresh0.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%

Thresh dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. This lopsided early game means Thresh 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 Thresh. 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: Thresh 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 Thresh Runes Against Heimerdinger

Resolve rune tree - Thresh primary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Guardian - best Thresh rune vs HeimerdingerFont of Life - best Thresh rune vs HeimerdingerBone Plating - best Thresh rune vs HeimerdingerUnflinching - best Thresh rune vs Heimerdinger
Inspiration rune tree - Thresh secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Thresh rune vs HeimerdingerCosmic Insight - best Thresh rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Thresh matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Thresh'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 Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Thresh matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.37%2091.23298,76144.6%49.6%
51.92%1561.23399,06053.7%50.6%
50.67%1501.13658,69046.1%55.6%
52.08%1441.23849,03046.1%57.0%
50.00%1241.23508,59851.0%49.3%
54.87%1131.23238,89754.5%55.1%
51.92%1041.23709,46252.4%51.6%
43.88%981.13269,16146.1%42.4%
44.87%781.13829,52340.9%46.4%
61.11%721.23338,53562.5%60.0%
47.89%711.23248,76755.6%43.2%
49.30%711.23768,63156.4%40.6%
51.47%681.24049,24841.4%59.0%
45.45%661.23659,02851.5%39.4%
50.77%651.24319,35448.1%52.6%
40.63%641.23528,71933.3%46.0%
56.25%641.13148,07553.3%58.8%
56.45%621.13238,28265.4%50.0%
46.30%541.13638,97454.5%40.6%
53.85%521.13449,24652.4%54.8%
60.78%511.13297,65960.0%61.9%
47.06%511.13418,48840.0%57.1%
59.18%491.13668,75073.1%43.5%
46.81%471.33488,24352.6%42.9%
44.68%471.33588,87047.4%42.9%
55.56%451.12908,82664.7%50.0%
48.89%451.13878,54952.2%45.5%
40.91%441.13538,98045.0%37.5%
57.14%421.23358,76458.8%56.0%
55.00%401.33388,80850.0%58.3%
37.14%351.13719,28216.7%47.8%
51.61%311.23429,28161.5%44.4%
44.83%291.33868,99346.1%43.8%
48.28%291.33838,08147.4%50.0%
47.62%211.23008,16933.3%58.3%
38.10%211.53299,14150.0%33.3%
16.67%181.13247,42120.0%12.5%
55.56%181.13889,48855.6%55.6%
46.67%151.540110,18920.0%60.0%
73.33%151.14027,15475.0%71.4%
41.67%121.53588,95333.3%44.4%
25.00%121.43889,43833.3%22.2%
45.45%111.64077,62957.1%25.0%
50.00%101.13749,47450.0%50.0%
60.00%101.13238,45960.0%60.0%
44.44%91.13278,55633.3%50.0%
44.44%91.94548,59240.0%50.0%
44.44%91.13698,45625.0%60.0%
62.50%81.53996,74560.0%66.7%
42.86%71.64349,4920.0%75.0%
42.86%72.448310,9900.0%75.0%
66.67%61.13619,236100.0%33.3%
83.33%61.13528,10880.0%100.0%
80.00%51.235610,8990.0%80.0%
60.00%51.139610,252100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.032710,179100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.766110,03133.3%100.0%
80.00%51.044411,021100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.13236,73575.0%0.0%
40.00%51.23396,16333.3%50.0%

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Thresh vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Thresh do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Thresh 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 26.13.

How does Thresh do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

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

How does Thresh do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Thresh 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 Thresh vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Thresh build against Heimerdinger?

The best Thresh build against Heimerdinger includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Protoplasm Harness with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Thresh runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Thresh counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Thresh has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate. Thresh strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Thresh against Heimerdinger?

When playing Thresh 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.