Naafiri vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Vladimir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri should pressure Vladimir early to deny his calm scaling and sustain through poke and targeted engages.
Use medium lane pressure and mobility to avoid giving Vladimir a passive lane and force him to burn defensive cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Use Q to apply bleed and create a health advantage before committing with W and E for all-in damage.
Punish Vladimir when his Vladimir W is on cooldown by engaging quickly with W.
Avoid trades if Q misses or Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready, as his sustain and burst threaten Naafiri.

Danger windows

Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q windows are dangerous for Naafiri to trade.
When Vladimir's Vladimir R is available, avoid extended fights or grouped targets.
Naafiri is vulnerable if W is blocked or interrupted, especially if Vladimir's Vladimir W is ready.

Early game

Focus on landing Q poke to chip Vladimir before he can leverage his healing from Vladimir Q.
Avoid committing W until Vladimir's Vladimir W is down to prevent being dodged or punished.
Keep the wave on your side to maintain safe engage angles and prevent Vladimir from farming freely.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R greatly increases chase and burst potential against isolated Vladimir.
First lethality item completion boosts Q poke and all-in threat.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 Vladimir R for burst and his empowered Vladimir Q for short trades.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent Q poke to lower Vladimir's health and force defensive cooldowns.
Use R-enhanced all-ins on isolated or low-health Vladimir when his Vladimir W and Vladimir R are down.
Deny Vladimir a safe scaling lane by maintaining lane pressure and punishing his cooldowns aggressively.