Matchup
You are stronger early — look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Vladimir
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Vladimir's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every 30 points of bonus Health gives Vladimir 1 Ability Power and every 1 point of Ability Power gives Vladimir 1.6 bonus Health (does not stack with itself).
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 28s | 13s | – |
| 6 | 6.8s | 28s | 13s | 2m |
| 9 | 4.6s | 25s | 13s | 2m |
| 11 | 4.6s | 22s | 13s | 2m |
| 16 | 4.6s | 16s | 9s | 2m |
| 18 | 4.6s | 16s | 5s | 2m |
Playing against Vladimir
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Grievous Wounds is MANDATORY: Vladimir is a drain tank, reduced healing makes him much easier to kill.
Punish him in the early game: Vladimir is weak before his items and levels. Zone him off farm.
His W (pool) has a long cooldown (28-20s): engage after he uses it.
When he R's, back off: damage is amplified for 4s then explodes. Spread to reduce the impact.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026