Viktor vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viktor vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Viktor is a scaling control mage who wants to farm safely and use E poke to control Vladimir's lane presence.
Apply medium lane pressure to deny Vladimir a calm, low-pressure farm lane and force him to use Vladimir W defensively.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using E and Q shield while holding W for zone control and to prevent Vladimir from closing in.
Punish Vladimir after he uses Vladimir W, as he is vulnerable during its cooldown.
Avoid extended trades when Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is up, as he can out-sustain your damage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready, as he can out-sustain and burst you in short trades.
Avoid fighting when Vladimir W is up, since he becomes untargetable and can dodge your W and R.
If Viktor places W poorly, he becomes vulnerable to Vladimir's all-in potential, especially post-level 6.

Early game

Focus on farming and using E to poke Vladimir before he can safely use Vladimir Q for sustain.
Avoid committing if Vladimir's empowered Vladimir Q is ready or Vladimir W is available to dodge your W.
Keep Viktor W ready for disengage since Vladimir can punish poor positioning with his burst.

Power spikes

Viktor's key spikes are level 6 R and first item evolution progress, which increase poke and control.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 Vladimir R burst and his first completed AP item power spike.
Viktor's level 3 improves poke and field control but is a minor spike compared to item evolution and R.

Win conditions

Scale through farming and item evolution to control space and teamfights with R and W.
Punish Vladimir's cooldowns, especially after he uses Vladimir W, to deny him safe trades and force him behind.
Use superior poke and zone control to prevent Vladimir from reaching his mid-game AP spikes safely.