Guide Sections (15)
- Champion Stats
- The Turret Setup
- Ranking Heimerdinger's Skins
- When They Ban Heimerdinger
- Heimerdinger's Keystone Choice
- Skill Max Order for Heimerdinger
- Mastering Heimerdinger's Kit
- The Heimerdinger Matchup Sheet
- Turret Placement Ego
- When They Outrange You
- The Backline Artillery
- The Turret Heimer Build
- When Heimerdinger Comes Online
- The Turret Zone
- Recent Patch History
Champion Stats
Low elo players don't respects Heimerdinger's turrets. They will walk right into the middle of his 'nest', taking massive DPS and beam-fire without realizing how fast their health is disappearing. They also fail to focus the turrets first, allowing Heimerdinger to sustain his zone indefinitely. A smurf can use CH-3X Lightning Grenade (RE) to stun an entire team in a choke point, leading to an instant teamfight win.
The Turret Setup
Start Q (H-28G Evolution Turret). Arrive at the lane early and set up 3 turrets in a triangular formation near the middle. Level 1, most champions cannot clear your turrets efficiently. You can push the wave instantly and harass the enemy under tower while they struggle to last hit. Level 2 with E (CH-2 Electron Storm Grenade) gives you the stun needed to trigger turret beam-fire.
Don't just place turrets randomly. Place them in a triangle so they cover each other. If an enemy jumps on one, they take fire from two others. Use bushes to hide turrets for cheese level 1 waits. Your turrets are your kingdom; defend them.
Ranking Heimerdinger's Skins
'Hazmat Heimerdinger' is the classic 'try-hard' smurf skin—the unique visuals and 'danger' theme are perfect. 'Dragon Trainer Heimerdinger' is a high-tier legendary choice with amazing animations. 'Pool Party Heimerdinger' is a fun, annoying choice with 'water' effects. Avoid 'Blast Zone Heimerdinger' as it's the absolute basic look.
'Dragon Trainer' turns your turrets into little dragons—adorable and readable. 'Alien Invader' is classic but outdated. 'Hazmat' is clean. 'Pool Party' turrets are water guns. Dragon Trainer is the highest quality, but Hazmat feels the most 'scientific'.
When They Ban Heimerdinger
Zyra brings the plant pets. Shaco brings boxes (psychological damage). Teemo brings shrooms. You want area denial and frustration. Zyra is the closest mage equivalent.
Zyra offers a similar 'summon-and-zone' profile with plants. Anivia provides the wall and zoning control. Viktor gives medium-range burst and gravity field control. Zyra is the spiritual successor for pet-based damage.
Heimerdinger's Keystone Choice
Arcane Comet is the best choice for maximizing your poke and turret beam damage. First Strike is an alternative for faster gold scaling in easy matchups. Secondary Inspiration with Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight to reach your core items faster.
Skill Max Order for Heimerdinger
Max Q first—it's your entire identity, providing the health and damage your turrets need to survive. Max W second for the massive primary burst damage. Max E last as the stun duration is fixed.
Mastering Heimerdinger's Kit
UPGRADE!. Heimerdinger's next ability is cast with enhanced effects. RQ: Giant turret with massive laser. RW: Massive barrage of rockets. RE: Bouncing grenade that stuns in a large area.
The Heimerdinger Matchup Sheet
Hard Matchup. His Wind Wall (W) can block your rockets and grenade, and he can dash through your turrets to reach you. You have to wait for his wall to be down before using your cooldowns.
Hard Counter. She can use her W (Force of Will) to pick up your turrets and throw them out of the lane. She also out-ranges you with her Q-E stun. You have to play very defensively.
Easy Matchup (if played right). You can poke her down level 1-2. If she tries to dash to your turrets, time your E-stun to catch her mid-dash. Once she's stunned, your turrets will delete her.
Turret Placement Ego
Stop wasting your R! Your choice of which ability to upgrade (RQ, RW, or RE) defines the outcome of the fight. Use RQ for sustained defense and zone control, RW for single-target burst, and RE for team-wide CC. Also, don't forget to kite *around* your turrets—if you run away in a straight line, your turrets won't help you.
Stop wasting your R! Your choice of which ability to upgrade (RQ, RW, or RE) defines the outcome of the fight. Use RQ for sustained defense and zone control, RW for single-target burst, and RE for team-wide CC. Don't run away in a straight line—kite around your turrets.
When They Outrange You
Dodge if facing heavy 'long-range poke' or 'AOE waveclear' comps with Xerath, Vel'Koz, or Sivir if your team has no way to close the gap. They can destroy your turrets from afar. Also dodge into Syndra who can pick up and throw your turrets away.
Dodge if facing heavy 'long-range poke' or 'AOE waveclear' comps with Xerath, Vel'Koz, or Sivir. They can destroy your turrets from afar. Also dodge into Syndra who can pick up and throw your turrets away. Heimer is the king of the zone—protect it.
The Backline Artillery
In teamfights, you are a zone controller. Set up your turrets in a defensive formation near the objective. Use your W (Hextech Micro-Rockets) to poke from range and your E to peel for yourself or catch a carry. Use RE (Lightning Grenade) if you have a great angle to stun multiple people, or RQ if the enemy is diving your team. You are the wall that the enemy can't pass.
Your W rockets fan out. If you aim them all at a single point, you deal massive burst. Use this with your E stun to guarantee every rocket lands. It's the secret to his single-target damage.
The Turret Heimer Build
Full AP 'Nuclear Invention' Heimerdinger. Luden's Tempest -> Lich Bane -> Rabadon's Deathcap. With this build, your RW (R-upgraded Rockets) can literally one-shot a squishy from across the lane. It's hilarious to see an ADC disappear because they were hit by a barrage of rockets. Maximum BM, high-risk.
Full AP 'Nuclear Invention' Heimerdinger. Luden's Tempest -> Lich Bane -> Rabadon's Deathcap. With this build, your RW can literally one-shot a squishy from across the lane. It's hilarious to see an ADC disappear because they were hit by a barrage of rockets.
When Heimerdinger Comes Online
Level 1 is your strongest push window. Level 6 is your objective-securing spike. Your biggest item spike is reaching Liandry's Anguish or Zhonya's Hourglass—Zhonya's allows you to stay safe while your turrets do the work.
Level 1 is your strongest push window. Level 6 is your objective-securing spike. Your biggest item spike is reaching Liandry's Anguish or Zhonya's Hourglass—Zhonya's allows you to stay safe while your turrets do the work.
Level 1 is your strongest push window to establish dominance. Level 6 is your objective-securing upgrade. Reaching Liandry's Anguish or Zhonya's Hourglass is your teamfight spike—Zhonya's allows you to bait while turrets do the work.
The Turret Zone
Type 'Calculated!' in all-chat after a successful turret-kill while you were in Zhonya's. Spam the 'dance' emote—Heimer's walk and dance are notoriously tilting. The feeling of an enemy jungler trying to gank you and dying to your turrets is purely demoralizing.
Type 'Calculated!' after a successful turret-kill while you were in Zhonya's. Spam the 'dance' emote—Heimer's walk and dance are notoriously tilting. The feeling of an enemy jungler trying to gank you and dying to your turrets is the best part of playing Heimer.
Recent Patch History
Recent Balance Changes
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| V14.11 | May 30, 2024 | ADJUST | Q nerfed |
| V14.2 | Jan 24, 2024 | BUFF | Q adjusted, H-28Q Apex Turret adjusted |
| V13.22 | Nov 8, 2023 | BUFF | Base stats adjusted |
| V13.15 | Aug 2, 2023 | BUFF | R buffed |
| V13.7 | Apr 5, 2023 | ADJUST | Q adjusted |
