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E
CH-2 Electron Storm Grenade
Heimerdinger lobs a grenade at a location, dealing damage to enemy units, as well as stunning anyone directly hit and slowing surrounding units.
Passive
Hextech Affinity
Gain Move Speed while near allied towers and turrets deployed by Heimerdinger.
Q
H-28 G Evolution Turret
Heimerdinger lays down a rapid-fire cannon turret equipped with a secondary pass-through beam attack (turrets deal half damage to towers).
R (Ultimate)
UPGRADE!!!
Heimerdinger invents an upgrade, causing his next spell to have increased effects.
W
Hextech Micro-Rockets
Heimerdinger fires long-range rockets that converge on his cursor.
Playing As Heimerdinger
- -Turret placement can be a deciding factor in a battle. Against most enemies turrets are best when they can support each other, but if the enemy has a lot of area of effect damage your turrets can be destroyed quickly. Placing turrets in brush can lead to a surprise attack in your favor.
- -The success of Electron Storm Grenade is very important to Heimerdinger's survival. The slow and stun both are capable of keeping enemies in place long enough to punish them, but it is also the first line of defense against a surprise attack.
- -Spreading out Hextech Micro-Rockets leads to more reliable damage and more efficiency against multiple targets, but focusing it creates the biggest impact.
Playing Against Heimerdinger
- -It's better to destroy all of Heimerdinger's turrets at once with the help of creeps than to fight them one at a time.
- -Be wary of Heimerdinger's Upgrade!!!, as he can use it to find an answer to most trouble he gets into. Once his ultimate is down, go in for the kill!
Lore
The eccentric Professor Cecil B. Heimerdinger is one of the most innovative and esteemed inventors the world has ever known. As the longest serving member of the Council of Piltover, he saw the best and the worst of the city's unending desire for progress. Nonetheless, this brilliant scientist and teacher will always remain dedicated to using his unconventional devices to improve the lives of others.
About Heimerdinger, the Revered Inventor
The eccentric Professor Cecil B. Heimerdinger is one of the most innovative and esteemed inventors the world has ever known. As the longest serving member of the Council of Piltover, he saw the best and the worst of the city's unending desire for progress. Nonetheless, this brilliant scientist and teacher will always remain dedicated to using his unconventional devices to improve the lives of others.
How to Play Heimerdinger
Playing Heimerdingereffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a mage, Heimerdinger benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Turret placement can be a deciding factor in a battle. Against most enemies turrets are best when they can support each other, but if the enemy has a lot of area of effect damage your turrets can be destroyed quickly. Placing turrets in brush can lead to a surprise attack in your favor.
- The success of Electron Storm Grenade is very important to Heimerdinger's survival. The slow and stun both are capable of keeping enemies in place long enough to punish them, but it is also the first line of defense against a surprise attack.
- Spreading out Hextech Micro-Rockets leads to more reliable damage and more efficiency against multiple targets, but focusing it creates the biggest impact.
Playing Against Heimerdinger
- It's better to destroy all of Heimerdinger's turrets at once with the help of creeps than to fight them one at a time.
- Be wary of Heimerdinger's Upgrade!!!, as he can use it to find an answer to most trouble he gets into. Once his ultimate is down, go in for the kill!
Heimerdinger Counters and Matchups
Heimerdinger's toughest matchup this patch is Lulu. Conversely, Heimerdinger performs strongly into Shaco.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Heimerdinger
Riot rates Heimerdinger's difficulty at 8/10. Heimerdinger rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.