Matchup
Strong engageHeavy AD damageDive threatHigh burst
Build vs Hecarim
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Varus
HecarimCareful
Careful
Aggressive
Hecarim's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Warpath (P)
Hecarim gains Attack Damage equal to a percentage of his bonus Move Speed.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4s | 14s | 20s | – |
| 6 | 4s | 14s | 20s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 4s | 14s | 20s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 4s | 14s | 20s | 2m |
| 16 | 4s | 14s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 4s | 14s | 16s | 1m40 |
Playing against Hecarim
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Hecarim is very dependent on movement speed — slows are devastating against him.
2
His E (charge) can be stopped by hard CC — a stun or knockup during his charge stops him dead.
3
He's relatively squishy if he doesn't build tanky — burst him before he drains with his W.
4
Ward deep in his jungle: Hecarim wants to charge from fog of war, vision nullifies his ganks.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026