A TIERmageMid LaneMediumPatch 1.61
Heino

Heino

Ethereal magic meets calculated precision

Win Rate
33.3%
Pick Rate
3.2%
Ban Rate
1.3%
BuffedPatch 1.61
  • Skill 1 (Pursuing Flash) melee damage: 300 + 60/Lv + 0.6MP → 350 + 70/Lv + 0.65MP.
  • Skill 1: Restore 4% Max HP → 5% Max HP.
Overview

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • +High burst damage output with ability to eliminate squishy targets quickly
  • +Strong area control through strategic ability placement and zoning
  • +Flexible positioning allows for playmaking from unexpected angles

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to gap closers and all-in melee engagements without proper spacing
  • Mana-dependent kit requires careful resource management throughout fights
  • Relatively low mobility makes escaping coordinated dives challenging
Leveling

Skill Order

Priority: R > Q > W
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1q
1·3·5·7·9···13··
2w
·2·4···8·10·12·14·
Rr
·····6····11···15
Build

Loadout

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Mechanics

Core Combos

01

Full Rotation

AA
Auto

Lead with Q for setup, layer W for damage, auto-attack to trigger passive benefits, finish with R for guaranteed hit. Use when enemy is grouped or isolated.

02

Kite and Punish

AA
Auto
Fl
Flicker

Cast W defensively to create space, auto-attack while backing away, Q to extend range, Flicker away if threatened. Ideal against aggressive junglers.

Strategy

Gameplan

Early Game

Levels 1–6
  • Farm safely from distance; prioritize mana efficiency over constant poke
  • Ward river entrances to spot rotations; avoid overextending without vision

Mid Game

Post Broken Spear
  • Transition to grouping with team for objective control around Dragon/Gold Fury
  • Position behind frontline in teamfights; unleash full combo on clustered enemies

Late Game

Teamfight phase
  • Maintain backline safety as primary damage dealer; one good ultimate wins late fights
  • Focus burst targets sequentially rather than spreading damage; conserve mana for critical moments
Matchups

Matchups

Heino gets countered by

  • Quillen
    Quillen
    Invisibility eliminates Heino's ability to kite; all-in damage burst overcomes defensive cooldowns
  • Elandor
    Superior mobility and burst damage; can dodge Heino abilities while closing gaps faster
  • Arduin
    Arduin
    Tank stats and armor scaling negate burst; gap-closing mechanics force unfavorable fights

Heino synergizes with

  • Grakk
    Grakk
    Hook setup guarantees Heino's full combo connection; crowd control chains maximize burst window
  • Alice
    Alice
    Frontline tanking allows safe positioning; chain crowd control ensures enemy team can't retaliate
  • Butterfly
    Butterfly
    Both provide burst damage in teamfights; coordinated timing eliminates targets before counterplay
Tips

Pro Tips

  • Predict enemy positioning 1-2 seconds ahead; pre-cast abilities on likely rotation paths rather than reactive play
  • Manage mana pools by canceling auto-attacks mid-cast when ahead; avoid unnecessary skill spam when farming
  • Map awareness is critical—track enemy cooldowns on supports; strike when their protection is down

Heino performs as a solid A-tier pick in the current meta but struggles with a 33.3% win rate, suggesting meta matchups or playstyle shifts are suppressing his effectiveness. Pick him into immobile mage matchups and teams lacking gap closers; avoid blind-picking into heavy dive compositions with Assassins or aggressive Junglers.