Heimerdinger is a versatile mage who excels in controlling lane space with his turrets. Here's the optimal build guide for top lane play:

Most Popular Build (52.4% WR, 3,386 matches):

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• Runes: Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Cut Down
• Secondary: Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm
• Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health Scaling
• Core Items: Blackfire Torch → Sorcerer's Shoes → Liandry's Torment
• Final Items: Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Rabadon's Deathcap
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative Build (51.3% WR, 733 matches):

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• Runes: Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus, Scorch
• Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
• Core Items: Liandry's Torment → Sorcerer's Shoes → Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Final Items: Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff, Morellonomicon

Best Matchups:

• Illaoi (61.1% WR)
• Tahm Kench (59.2% WR)
• Swain (58.8% WR)
• Rumble (58.7% WR)
• Warwick (58.5% WR)

Worst Matchups:

• Cassiopeia (41.6% WR)
• Cho'Gath (42.7% WR)
• Vladimir (45.2% WR)
• Yasuo (45.4% WR)
• Kennen (45.7% WR)

Key Tips:

• Set up turrets before laning phase starts
• Fight within turret range for maximum damage
• Place stun bomb slightly behind enemies for better accuracy
• Best synergy with junglers like Udyr (59.0% WR) and Jarvan IV (54.9% WR)

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