
Comprehensive Heimerdinger Bot Lane Build Guide: Runes, Items & Counters
Heimerdinger Bot Lane Guide
Best Heimerdinger Bot Build (58.9% WR)
- Summoners: Flash, Teleport
- Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus, Scorch, Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
- Core Items: Blackfire Torch > Sorcerer's Shoes > Liandry's Torment
- Final Items: Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff
- Skill Order: W > Q > E
Alternative Build (54.5% WR)
- Runes: Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Cut Down, Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm
- Same items and summoners as main build
- Skill Order: Q > W > E
Key Tips:
- Place turrets before laning phase starts to save mana
- Fight within turret range for maximum damage
- Cast E bomb slightly behind enemies for better stun accuracy
Strong Against:
- Draven (72.7% WR)
- Vayne (70.4% WR)
- Lucian (67.7% WR)
Weak Against:
- Kog'Maw (33.3% WR)
- Seraphine (33.3% WR)
- Sivir (40.9% WR)
Best Synergies:
- Darius (56.8% WR)
- Kindred (56.8% WR)
- Wukong (56.7% WR)
Situational Items:
- Consider armor/magic resist rune shards based on matchup
- Modify core build based on team composition and game state
- Luden's Companion can replace Blackfire Torch against squishier teams
- Rylai's Crystal Scepter for additional utility
Combat Strategy:
- Set up defensive turret line before engaging
- Use W for poke through minion waves
- Save E for disengage or follow-up CC
- Position turrets to zone enemies from objectives
- Maximize damage by fighting within turret range
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