Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must manage Heimerdinger's turret zones and poke to force trades with (E) + (Q) combo and planned exits.
Avoid giving Heimerdinger a passive lane by denying turret setups and wave control to prevent his strong zone control and poke.
Trading pattern
Stack (Q) to set up knockup, then use (E) to gap close and second (Q) to engage, snapping back with (E) to avoid turret damage.
Prioritize clearing turrets quickly to reduce Heimerdinger's zone control before committing to trades.
Punish Heimerdinger when (E) is down or turrets are cleared by forcing short trades with your shield and knockup threat.
Danger windows
Respect Heimerdinger's turret zones especially when multiple turrets are active and (E) stun is available.
Avoid extended trades inside turret range where Heimerdinger can layer damage and control.
Be cautious of (R) upgraded ability which can instantly turn fights if caught in turret zones or stun combos.
Early game
Play cautiously pre-level 3 and avoid turret zones until (E), (Q), and (W) combo is unlocked for reliable trades.
Use early wave pressure to contest turret placement but avoid extended trades before your shield and knockup are available.
Track (E) cooldown to avoid stun setups and punish when it's down.
Power spikes
At level 3, use (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to trade aggressively with shield and knockup; Heimerdinger respects this by avoiding giving wave or spacing.
After your first attack speed item, pressure waves and trades more confidently, forcing Heimerdinger to play cautiously.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade which enhances his burst or control; avoid fighting in turret zones when (R) is ready.
Win conditions
Deny Heimerdinger turret setups and punish his low mobility by clearing turrets and forcing trades on your terms.
Use your (E) + (Q) combo to engage trades with planned exits, avoiding turret damage and (E) stuns.
Snowball by pressuring waves and side lanes once you have your first item, then leverage your mobility and crowd control to engage or splitpush effectively.
Tip: For Yone vs Heimerdinger, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
