Akshan vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akshan vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Akshan is a high early agency marksman aiming to snowball by punishing Vladimir's weak early wave control and sustain windows.
Focus on denying Vladimir free farm and forcing him to burn (W) defensively to open punish windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) and autos, then reposition immediately with (E) to avoid Vladimir's retaliations.
Punish Vladimir right after he uses (W), exploiting its long cooldown and vulnerability.
Respect Vladimir's empowered (Q) trades by avoiding engagement when it is ready to prevent losing short trades.

Danger windows

Avoid committing when (W) is available, as its untargetability and slow can punish you hard.
Respect the threat of Vladimir's empowered (Q) and do not trade when it is ready.
Be cautious around (R) window, which enables burst all-ins and teamfight threat.

Early game

Use (Q) and autos to pressure Vladimir early and prevent him from healing freely with (Q).
Avoid committing to extended trades after missing (E) as it leaves you vulnerable to counterattack.
Push Vladimir under tower with (E) to create roam opportunities and deny his CS safely.

Power spikes

Use your level 2 power spike with (Q) plus (E) or (W) to force trades when Vladimir lacks key cooldowns.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) spike and his first AP item powerspike by playing cautiously around these windows.
After your first completed AD item, increase lane pressure and wave control to force Vladimir off the wave.

Win conditions

Use (E) to punish Vladimir's overextensions and create roam opportunities to snowball your lead.
Deny Vladimir free farm and healing by maintaining early lane pressure and forcing cooldowns.
Leverage your mobility and poke to keep Vladimir low and prevent him from reaching mid-game power spikes.