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Garen vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use lane pressure to deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane and prevent him from farming safely.
Focus on short trades and health advantage to enable level 6 execute threats against Vladimir's sustain and scaling.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) to silence and start short (E) trades, then disengage before Vladimir can use empowered (Q).
Punish Vladimir when his (W) is down by forcing trades he cannot avoid.
Avoid extended trades where Vladimir's sustained magic damage and healing overpower you.

Danger windows

(W) untargetability creates a threat window where your (Q) silence is negated; avoid committing during this cooldown.
Beware of all-in attempts immediately after Vladimir's level 6 (R) is available; keep health high to survive execute.
Vulnerable after using (Q) as your approach speed and silence are on cooldown; avoid overextending here.

Early game

Pressure Vladimir early to force him to use (W) defensively, then punish the long cooldown.
Use short (Q) silence trades to disrupt his (Q) sustain and avoid extended fights.
Maintain passive health regeneration by spacing out after trades to survive Vladimir's poke.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to execute Vladimir when he's low, turning chip damage into kills.
First bruiser/tank item: Repeat controlled trades to absorb Vladimir's burst and preserve health advantage.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst and empowered (Q) windows by playing cautiously and holding defensive cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use short (Q) silence trades combined with (E) to chip Vladimir's health and force him below execute range.
Preserve passive health regeneration by spacing out after trades to maintain lane presence and pressure.
Capitalize on level 6 (R) execute windows to finish Vladimir before he scales into mid-game power spikes.