Yone vs Heimerdinger TOP Matchup Guide

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Yone into Heimerdingermedium

Overview

Deny Heimerdinger turret setups by contesting wave control early to limit his zone pressure.
Use + combo to force trades with planned exits outside turret range.
Prioritize side-lane pressure and extended trades once you have your first attack speed item.

Stack for knockup, gap close with , then use second to engage.
Snap back with after trades to avoid turret damage and Heimerdinger's poke.
Clear turrets quickly before committing to trades to reduce his zone control and damage.

Multiple active turrets combined with stun create lethal zone control; avoid trading inside.
Heimerdinger's upgraded ability can burst or control instantly; do not fight near turrets when ready.
Avoid extended trades inside turret range where layered damage and crowd control punish you.

Avoid turret zones and extended trades before level 3 when you lack shield and knockup.
Thin the wave early to contest turret placement and keep Heimerdinger from establishing control.
Track cooldown to dodge stuns and punish when it's down.

Level 3 unlocks -- combo; use it to trade aggressively with shield and knockup threat.
First attack speed item boosts your damage and wave control, enabling stronger trades and pressure.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 6 upgrade; avoid fighting in turret zones when it's ready.

Deny turret setups by contesting wave control and clearing turrets to minimize Heimerdinger's zone.
Use + trades with planned snapbacks to avoid turret damage and stuns.
Snowball by pressuring waves and side lanes after first item, leveraging mobility and knockup for picks or splitpush.

Tactical tip

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