LeBlanc vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide

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LeBlanc into Vladimirmedium

Overview

Use your early burst and mobility to disrupt Vladimir's sustain and scaling comfort.
Deny Vladimir free farm by forcing trades and punishing his low early lane pressure.
Keep wave control to avoid being pushed under tower where Vladimir's sustain is safer.

Use for burst engage and repositioning, then threaten root if Vladimir can't respond.
Punish Vladimir's long cooldown by trading aggressively when untargetable is down.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered is ready, as his short trades become stronger then.

Respect Vladimir's untargetability and avoid committing to trades when it's available.
Avoid all-ins if you miss engage, as your mobility cooldown leaves you vulnerable.
Be cautious around Vladimir's level 6 and item spikes when his burst and sustain improve.

Exploit level 2 power spike with + or to burst Vladimir before he can heal.
Avoid extended trades if you miss reposition, as Vladimir can punish your cooldown.
Thin the wave early to prevent Vladimir from pushing you under tower and gaining sustain advantage.

Level 2 unlocks your burst combo with + or ; use it to force Vladimir off the wave.
Level 6 expands your all-in and roam threat; track its availability for picks or escapes.
First completed AP burst item boosts your damage and trade reliability; pressure Vladimir more confidently then.

Deny Vladimir safe farming by using your mobility and burst to force him to use defensively.
Punish Vladimir's long cooldown to force him off the wave and secure lane priority.
Control the wave to create roam opportunities and snowball your lead before Vladimir scales into teamfights.

Tactical tip

For LeBlanc vs Vladimir, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.