In the fast-paced, single-lane mayhem of ARAM (All Random All Mid) in League of Legends, picking the right champion and understanding team compositions is crucial. If you’ve been randomly assigned Heimerdinger, the Revered Inventor, fear not! This Aram Guide will break down the best allies to maximize your turret-based strategy and the most dangerous enemies to watch out for in the Howling Abyss.
Synergistic Summoners: Best Allies for Heimerdinger in ARAM
Heimerdinger thrives with champions who can capitalize on the zone control and poke damage his turrets provide. Think of allies who can harass enemies from a safe distance while your turrets whittle them down, or champions ready to jump in for the kill when the enemy is softened up.
Poke and Harass Compositions: Champions like Zed, Talon, Ekko, Katarina, and Nidalee are excellent partners. They can safely poke and prod at enemies, drawing them into turret range and creating opportunities for aggressive plays. These assassins can wait for the perfect moment to all-in after you’ve established turret control, turning poke into kills.
Dive Buddies (with Patience): Champions who excel at diving, like Fizz, can also work well, but communication is key. They need to be patient and let your turrets do their work before engaging. Rushing in without turret support can lead to disaster.
Special Mention: Dr. Mundo gets a unique bonus! His Goes Where He Pleases passive synergizes surprisingly well with Heimerdinger’s passive, granting Mundo even more health regeneration when near Heimerdinger. This unexpected synergy can make Dr. Mundo an exceptionally tanky frontline for your turret阵地.
Important Note on Blitzcrank: While a Blitzcrank might seem like a great teammate to pull enemies under your turrets, be cautious! Early game, pulling enemies under turrets can sometimes lead to your team being dived if you are outnumbered. Wait until you have multiple turrets established and the enemy team is weakened before relying on Blitzcrank pulls for kills.
Turret Troubles: Enemies That Counter Heimerdinger in ARAM
While Heimerdinger excels against short-range melee champions who struggle to reach his turrets, certain ranged champions and team compositions can make his ARAM experience miserable.
Short Range Mismatch: Champions like Rek’Sai, Fizz, Amumu, and Rengar will have a tough time against Heimerdinger. Their dive-heavy playstyles are easily countered by well-placed turrets, which can quickly melt them if they try to engage in turret zones.
The Bane of Turrets: The real threats are long-range artillery mages and poke compositions. Champions like Karthus, Tristana, Kog’Maw, Jayce, Soraka, Vel’Koz, and Varus can relentlessly destroy your turrets from a safe distance, negating your primary source of damage and zone control.
Especially Karthus, once he builds some Ability Power, can quickly destroy turrets with just a couple of spells, effectively neutering Heimerdinger’s early game advantage. Against these champions, playing defensively and focusing on wave clear and poke yourself becomes even more critical. Without turrets, you become vulnerable to dives and lose your zone control.
Conclusion: Adapting Your ARAM Heimerdinger Strategy
Understanding your allies and enemies is key to success with Heimerdinger in ARAM. Play to your strengths by coordinating with poke and all-in allies, and be wary of long-range threats that can dismantle your turret setups. Adapt your strategy based on the team compositions and you’ll be well on your way to dominating the Howling Abyss with the Revered Inventor!
