Talon vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide

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Talon into Vladimirmedium

Overview

Initiate trades by landing to apply bleed, then threaten follow-up.
Punish Vladimir's cooldown by engaging aggressively before he becomes untargetable.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered is ready, as his short trade damage spikes.

Respect Vladimir's untargetability and slow; avoid committing during its cooldown.
Vladimir's level 6 burst creates all-in threats; avoid extended trades post-6 without your ready.
Stay cautious during Vladimir's empowered windows when his short trade damage spikes.

Hit level 2 quickly and combo into to pressure before Vladimir sustains.
Push waves to limit Vladimir's safe CS and set up roams.
Avoid extended trades while Vladimir's is available due to untargetability and slow.

Level 2 unlocks your + combo, enabling strong early trades and all-ins.
Level 6 grants burst and stealth, enabling picks and roams before Vladimir can respond.
First lethality item completion boosts damage and wave pressure, allowing more confident trades.

Tactical tip

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