Aurora is a mobile mage assassin with medium lane pressure who must manage wave control to prevent Vladimir from safely farming and scaling.
Focus on denying Vladimir a passive lane by applying pressure when his key defensive cooldowns are down and looking for picks with burst damage.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Aurora aims to disrupt Vladimir's calm farming and leverage mobility for picks and teamfight impact.
Trading pattern
Initiate trades by casting (Q), immediately follow with (E) for repositioning and damage, then reactivate (Q) to maximize burst.
Avoid trading right after using (W) as Aurora loses her quick escape and Vladimir can punish.
Punish Vladimir when his empowered (Q) is down or (W) is on cooldown by stepping forward for short burst trades.
Danger windows
Respect (W) untargetability and slow, which can negate Aurora's burst and repositioning.
Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready, as he can win short trades and sustain better.
Avoid overcommitting during (R) window, as he can amplify burst damage and turn fights quickly.
Early game
Use early waves to pressure Vladimir before he completes his first AP item, exploiting his weak early wave control and limited range.
Avoid extended trades since (E) is easily dodged and Vladimir can sustain with (Q); instead, look for quick burst trades with (Q) and reposition with (E).
Track (W) cooldown to punish his vulnerability after he uses it for defense or escape.
Power spikes
At level 6, use (R) to increase mobility and burst potential, enabling verified all-ins, picks, or defensive resets; avoid forcing fights blindly.
After completing the first AP burst item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Vladimir's key cooldowns.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) and empowered (Q) windows as they significantly increase his burst threat.
Win conditions
Deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane by using wave pressure and verified cooldown windows to force him into defensive play.
Use (R) mobility and burst to pick off Vladimir or roam to impact other lanes and snowball leads.
Leverage teamfight disruption and flank pressure to capitalize on Aurora's mobile assassin identity and prevent Vladimir from safely grouping and scaling.
Tip: For Aurora vs Vladimir, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
