K'Sante vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using (W) to deny Vladimir's short trades and sustain windows.
Pressure Vladimir early to prevent him from safely farming and scaling into his late-game burst.
Prioritize terrain angles to maximize (R) isolation threat and front-line control in teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade aggressively when (Q3) is ready and (W) is available to absorb Vladimir's burst and disrupt his positioning.
Punish Vladimir immediately after he uses (W) since his untargetability cooldown is long and leaves him vulnerable.
Avoid engaging when (R) is down or (Q) stacks are unavailable, as Vladimir can punish weaker trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready, as he can win short trades and sustain through damage.
Avoid fighting when (W) is available, as his untargetability can negate your engage and damage.
After using (R), your durability drops; avoid extended fights until (W) and (Q) stacks are restored.

Early game

Use early wave control and short trades around (Q) stacks to pressure Vladimir before he scales.
Avoid extended trades without (Q3) or (W) ready to prevent being punished by Vladimir's empowered (Q).
Maintain lane control to deny Vladimir calm farming and force him to use (W) defensively.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) only when you can isolate Vladimir near terrain for a winning duel; avoid using it into unfavorable fights.
After completing your first tank item, trade confidently around (Q) stacks and preserve (W) for damage reduction and displacement.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst and empowered (Q) windows by holding cooldowns and spacing accordingly.

Win conditions

Dominate early lane by controlling wave and trading around (Q) stacks to deny Vladimir safe scaling.
Use terrain to create favorable (R) isolations, turning fights into winning duels.
Frontline effectively with tank form and peel for your team, leveraging displacement tools to control teamfights and protect carries.