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The mid-set or Set 9.5 in Teamfight Tactics (TFT) is called Runeterra Reforged: Horizonbound. This last mid-set was released on 13th September along with Patch 13.18. Set 9.5 includes six new items, three adjusted items, a new support item class, an update to Artifact Items (that was previously called Ornn Forge Items), and many more. However, Heimerdinger still remains a powerful late game pick in the auto-battler, thus making players choose him.
Here's all you need to know about Heimerdinger's turret upgrades and abilities in Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 9.5 Horizonbound.
Heimerdinger in TFT Set 9.5: Ability, Turret Upgrades Explained
Heimerdinger is a 5-cost carry in TFT Set 9.5 with the Piltover and Technogenius traits. His ability is as follows:
CH-3X Lightning Grenade
Heimerdinger hurls a grenade towards the largest group of enemies, dealing magic damage to enemies in a large area and stunning them.
Damage: 150% / 225% / 314%
Stun Duration: 1.5 / 2 / 15
4 Star Upgrade: Yes.
His base stats are as follows:
Health: 800 / 1440 / 2592
Damage: 40 / 60 / 90
DPS: 30 / 45 / 68
Magic Resistance: 30
Armor: 30
Speed: 0.75
Mana: 80 / 140
There are three turret upgrades available for Heimerdinger in TFT. They are as follows:
Goldinator: Apex Turret's damage excecutes enemies under 12% Health. Executions have a 100% chance to turn enemies into gold.
Mechano-Swarm: Apex Turret fires rockets in a wide cone every 3 attacks. Each rocket deals magic damage and applies burn and 33% wounds for 10 seconds.
Shrink Module: Apex Turret's damage shrinks all enemies hit, shredding and sundering them for 4 seconds.
Notably, upgrades to the Apex Turret will show up in your shop for six gold each. However, you may only have 1 Apex Turret and you will not be able to place any more on the board. The Apex Turret will always have three upgrade slots.
Also keep in mind that the attack speed and ability power of Heimerdinger are shared by the Apex Turret.
Heimerdinger TFT Items in Set 9.5
Best items for Heimerdinger in Teamfight Tactics are as follows:
Guinsoo’s Rageblade
Spear of Shojin
Statikk Shiv
You can also opt for Jeweled Gauntlet, Blue Buff, or Giant's Slayer, according to your build path.
You will only start getting high-cost carries like Heimerdinger in TFT Set 9.5 when you hit Level 7 or higher. Note that Heimerdinger is weak against Aatrox, Jayce, Swain and strong against Qiyana, Samira, Azir.
