Matchup
Heavy AP damageSustained DPSHeavy pokeHeavy CC
Build vs Heimerdinger
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Zyra
HeimerdingerNeutral
Neutral
Neutral
Heimerdinger's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Hextech Affinity (P)
Gain Move Speed while near allied towers and turrets deployed by Heimerdinger.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1s | 11s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 1s | 11s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 1s | 10s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 1s | 9s | 11s | 1m25 |
| 16 | 1s | 7s | 11s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 1s | 7s | 11s | 1m10 |
Playing against Heimerdinger
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Destroy his turrets first: without them, Heimerdinger deals much less damage and loses his zone control.
2
Don't fight in his turret zone: lure him away from his placements to fight.
3
Ganks are most effective against Heimer — but kill his turrets first or they'll kill you during the gank.
4
Champions with range who can snipe turrets (Syndra, Ziggs, Xerath) counter him well.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026