Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Heimerdinger
vs
37.8%
Caitlyn win rate vs Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger hard counters Caitlyn
111
Games Analyzed
37.8%
Caitlyn WR
62.2%
Heimerdinger WR
-972
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Heimerdinger
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Heimerdinger
Level 3
Heimerdinger
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Heimerdinger
1 item
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Heimerdinger peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Heimerdinger deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness
Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Heimerdinger Win Condition
Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts
Recommended Items
Caitlyn
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game
Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Heimerdinger's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Heimerdinger's burst
Heimerdinger
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game
Rylai's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
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