Trundle vs Heimerdinger TOP Matchup Guide

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Trundle into Heimerdingermedium

Overview

This matchup is a juggernaut versus control mage where you must break turret zones to trade.
Pressure Heimerdinger early to deny turret setup and force him to farm under tower.
Your goal is to force extended fights inside to maximize healing and damage.

Heimerdinger is most dangerous when multiple turrets are active and stun is available.
Avoid walking into turret zones when Heimerdinger's is upgraded for burst or control.
Do not fight outside or when your is on cooldown to avoid losing trades.

Push early waves to prevent Heimerdinger from safely placing turrets and controlling the zone.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Heimerdinger's upgrade spikes his burst.
Force Heimerdinger to last-hit under turret early to limit his setup and poke.

At level 6, use on Heimerdinger to drain resistances and health for easier duels.
After your first dueling item, force side-lane trades inside to pressure towers.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 6 upgrade which increases his burst and zone control.

Clear Heimerdinger's turrets quickly to remove his zone control and open all-in opportunities.
Force extended duels inside and use to trap or disrupt turret setups.
Use on Heimerdinger to reduce his durability and pressure side lanes for tower damage.

Tactical tip

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