Teemo vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Teemo vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged poke and (Q) blind to pressure Vladimir early and deny his calm scaling lane.
Control side-lane paths with (R) traps to limit Vladimir's safe movement and gank options.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Teemo must deny Vladimir's passive farm and scaling windows.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) blind to negate Vladimir's empowered (Q) auto damage and win short trades.
Trade repeatedly with poison autos and back off before Vladimir can respond with (W) or (R).
Avoid extended trades when (Q) is down or (W) is available to Vladimir for untargetability.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is available as he can avoid your (Q) and damage.
Avoid trading when Vladimir has empowered (Q) ready, as his short trades become dangerous.
Watch for (R) availability, which signals strong all-in or teamfight threat requiring defensive spacing.

Early game

Abuse your early high lane pressure to harass Vladimir before he can safely use (Q) for sustain.
Keep the wave on your side to force Vladimir into vulnerable last-hitting under poke.
Place (R) traps in river and brush to punish his limited mobility and discourage aggressive approaches.

Power spikes

At level 6, set up (R) traps to control side lanes and punish Vladimir's all-in attempts.
After your first damage item, increase short trade frequency to chip Vladimir down before he scales.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst window by avoiding grouped fights and holding defensive tools.

Win conditions

Deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane by constant ranged poke and (Q) blinds on his autos.
Control river and side-lane paths with (R) traps to limit his safe movement and gank setups.
Use your early lane pressure and trap control to force Vladimir into unfavorable fights or recalls before he reaches key item spikes.