Gangplank vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlling the lane with (Q) poke and barrel zoning to deny Vladimir a passive scaling lane.
Manage wave and barrel placement to maintain medium pressure and avoid giving Vladimir safe farm windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short with (Q) and passive resets when barrels are primed and (W) is available to cleanse.
Punish Vladimir after he uses (W) by extending trades when his untargetability is down.
Avoid trading when barrels are not set or (W) is on cooldown, as Vladimir can punish cleanly then.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready, as he can win short trades then.
Respect (W) untargetability cooldown; avoid committing when it is available.
Watch for (R) teamfight burst window, especially when enemies group near barrels.

Early game

Use (Q) to poke and farm early, avoiding extended trades before barrels are set.
Keep (W) ready to cleanse Vladimir's empowered (Q) trades or his all-in attempts.
Prioritize barrel control around the wave to zone Vladimir and prevent him from safely approaching.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally, slow Vladimir, and protect barrel zones.
Scale into critical item barrels to maximize (E) damage and zone Vladimir effectively.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) window and his first completed AP item timing by playing cautiously and saving (W) for key moments.

Win conditions

Control the lane with (Q) poke and barrel zoning to deny Vladimir safe farm and scaling.
Use (W) to cleanse key crowd control and survive Vladimir's burst trades.
Scale into late game barrel damage and leverage (R) global pressure to impact fights without leaving the side lane.