Matchup

Smolder

62%

38%

vs

48.1%

over 364 games

Vladimir

20%

80%

High sustainHeavy AP damageHigh burstSustained DPS

Skill matchup

Build vs Vladimir

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

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Core build

1DPS

2DPS

3Bruiser

Standard

4CDR

5vs Tank

Summoner spells

67%

17%

Anti AD

4vs AD

5vs AD

vs AD

Anti Heal

6vs Hybride

Anti AP

4vs CC

5vs AP

vs AP

Anti Heal

6vs Heal

Anti Tank

5vs Tank

vs Tank

DPS

Other options

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100.0% WR4 games

Precision

Fleet Footwork

Presence of Mind

Legend: Haste

Coup de Grace

Sorcery

Transcendence

Gathering Storm

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)

Mid (15-30)

Late (30+)

Smolder

Vladimir

Neutral

Vladimir's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Crimson Pact (P)

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