Vex vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vex vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vex is a high-pressure anti-dash burst mage who wants to use her passive fear to control Vladimir's limited mobility and deny him a calm scaling lane.
Maintain lane pressure early to prevent Vladimir from safely farming and reaching his major AP spikes.

Trading pattern

Use your passive fear to initiate trades and proc electrocute for burst damage.
Punish Vladimir when his Vladimir W is on cooldown by committing to short trades.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready, as he can out-sustain and out-trade you then.

Danger windows

Vladimir is dangerous when Vladimir W is up, allowing him to dodge your fear and damage.
Avoid all-ins when Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready, as his healing and burst spike.
Be cautious around Vladimir's level 6 R window, which amplifies his damage in trades and teamfights.

Early game

Use your passive fear to force Vladimir out of position and punish his weak early wave control.
Avoid extended trades if Vladimir has Vladimir W available, as his untargetability can negate your damage.
Push and harass early to deny Vladimir the chance to safely use Vladimir Q sustain and reach empowered Q trades.

Power spikes

Your major spikes are level 6 with R and your first completed AP burst item.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 R and empowered Vladimir Q windows as they increase his burst threat.
Vladimir's first AP item spike also increases his damage and sustain, so play around these timings.

Win conditions

Use your passive fear to win early trades and deny Vladimir a safe farming lane.
Punish Vladimir's long cooldown on Vladimir W by forcing trades and wave pressure.
Reach your level 6 R and first AP item spike to all-in Vladimir and snowball lane control.