
Heimerdinger Top Lane Guide: Optimal Builds and Counter Picks for Patch 14.24
Flash and Teleport are optimal summoner spells for Heimerdinger Top. The most effective build currently maintains a 52.4% win rate across 3,386 matches.
Core Build:
- First Item: Blackfire Torch
- Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes
- Core Items: Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter
- Final Item: Rabadon's Deathcap
Optimal Runes:
- Primary: Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Cut Down
- Secondary: Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm
- Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health Scaling
Skill Order: Q > W > E
Key Tips:
- Place turrets (Q) before laning phase begins to conserve mana
- Engage enemies within turret range for maximum damage
- Cast stun (E) slightly behind enemies for higher accuracy
Strong Against:
- Illaoi (61.1% WR)
- Tahm Kench (59.2% WR)
- Swain (58.8% WR)
Weak Against:
- Cassiopeia (41.6% WR)
- Cho'Gath (42.7% WR)
- Vladimir (45.2% WR)
Alternative Build (51.3% WR):
- Keystone: Arcane Comet
- Core Items: Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter
- Additional Items: Void Staff, Morellonomicon
Off-Meta Build (59.3% WR):
- Summoners: Flash, Ignite
- First Item: Rabadon's Deathcap
- Core Items: Shadowflame, Void Staff
- Situational: Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil
Best Synergies:
- Udyr (59.0% WR)
- Jarvan IV (54.9% WR)
- Wukong (54.8% WR)
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