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Sett vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Sett must pressure Heimerdinger early to prevent him from safely setting up turrets and controlling the lane zone.
This is a control vs control matchup where Sett aims to deny Heimerdinger's scaling by forcing close-range fights and preventing passive farming.

Trading pattern

Start trades with autos and (E) to pull Heimerdinger close, then spend grit with centered (W) for max damage.
Punish Heimerdinger when his (E) stun is on cooldown by forcing melee trades and denying turret setups.
Avoid trading when Heimerdinger has multiple turrets active or (R) upgraded for burst or control, as he punishes melee approaches heavily then.

Danger windows

Heimerdinger is most dangerous when multiple turrets are active and (E) stun is ready, creating lethal zone control.
Sett is vulnerable immediately after missing (E) or spending (W) as his burst and crowd control drop.
Be cautious around Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade which can amplify burst or control, making dives risky.

Early game

Use early melee trades to build grit and threaten Heimerdinger before he can fully establish turret zones.
Avoid extended trades inside turret range; instead, look for windows when turrets are down or Heimerdinger is repositioning.
Prioritize wave control to keep Heimerdinger from freely placing turrets and forcing you into his zone.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to displace Heimerdinger from turret zones and force favorable brawls.
After first bruiser item, Sett's trades become stronger and harder to ignore; use wave pressure to force Heimerdinger into risky fights.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 3 full turret and ability combo; avoid engaging before this spike completes.

Win conditions

Win by forcing close-range trades with autos, (E), and grit-backed (W) to chip down Heimerdinger and deny turret setups.
Use (R) after Heimerdinger commits or when you can slam him away from turrets to start favorable fights.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Heimerdinger from safely farming and scaling, then transition to side-lane pressure and teamfight disruption.