Kassadin vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Vladimir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin has low early agency and lane pressure versus Vladimir's similar low early pressure, so focus on surviving and farming safely.
Prioritize reaching level 6 to unlock R for mobility and burst, avoiding extended trades before then.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally using Q shield and avoid Vladimir's empowered Q windows.
After level 6, use short R trades to burst when Vladimir's W is down or after he uses it to punish his cooldown.
Conserve mana to ensure R is available for quick engages or escapes, especially respecting Vladimir's W untargetability.

Danger windows

Vladimir is dangerous when empowered Q is ready and W is available to avoid your burst.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Kassadin lacks mobility and Vladimir can punish.
Be cautious if low on mana after repeated R casts, as escape options are limited.

Early game

Stay near your tower to avoid Vladimir's early Q poke and sustain trades.
Use Q to absorb Vladimir's magic damage and farm safely without overcommitting.
Avoid pushing the wave hard to prevent Vladimir from forcing trades when his empowered Q is available.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes: level 6 R, first completed AP item, and level 11 increased R uptime.
Vladimir's major spikes: level 6 Vladimir R and first completed AP item.
Respect Vladimir's empowered Q and W cooldowns as key trade windows.

Win conditions

Survive early lane safely to reach level 6 and use R for controlled burst trades and roams.
Punish Vladimir's W cooldown by engaging with R and Q shield to pressure him.
Use Kassadin's superior mobility post-6 to flank or side pressure, denying Vladimir a calm scaling lane.