Playing Heimerdinger in the top lane effectively requires understanding optimal builds and counterplay. Here's what you need to know:

Core Build Strategy

• Most Popular Build (52.6% WR):
  • Summoners: Flash, Teleport
  • Core Items: Blackfire Torch → Sorcerer's Shoes → Liandry's Torment
  • Complete with: Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Rabadon's Deathcap
  • Runes: Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Cut Down + Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm

Key Tips

• Set up turrets before laning phase starts to save mana and secure early push
• Fight within turret range to maximize damage output
• Place E (stun bomb) slightly behind enemies for higher hit chance

Strong Matchups (Best Win Rates)

• Illaoi (61.3%)
• Tahm Kench (59.2%)
• Swain (59.2%)
• Rumble (58.4%)
• Quinn (58.2%)

Difficult Counters (Avoid These Matchups)

• Cassiopeia (41.6%)
• Cho'Gath (42.8%)
• Yasuo (45.2%)
• Vladimir (45.4%)
• Kennen (45.7%)

Alternative Build Option (51.5% WR)

• Core Items: Liandry's Torment → Sorcerer's Shoes → Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus, Scorch + Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear

Best Synergizing Junglers

• Udyr (58.8% WR)
• Wukong (54.8% WR)
• Jarvan IV (54.7% WR)

Skill Order Priority: Q > W > E

Remember to adapt your item builds based on enemy composition and matchup specifics.

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