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Vladimir vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Akali

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir has low early agency and lane pressure, so focus on surviving Akali's early aggression and scaling safely.
Avoid giving Akali passive lane control by maintaining wave presence and using Q sustain to stay healthy.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered Q and save W to deny Akali's key engages with Akali E or burst combos.
Punish Akali when her W is down by stepping forward for empowered Q trades.
Avoid trading without empowered Q ready or while Akali's W is up, as she can safely disengage or counterattack.

Danger windows

Akali is most dangerous when her Akali W and Akali E are available for safe engages.
Avoid all-ins or extended trades when Vladimir's W is down due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Be cautious around Akali's level 6 R power spike for burst trades or all-ins.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Akali's poke and avoid extended trades when Akali's W is available.
Respect Akali's early high lane pressure and her ability to engage safely with Akali W.
Avoid fighting early waves where Vladimir can't match Akali's mobility and burst potential.

Power spikes

Respect Akali's level 3 spike when she unlocks Q-W-E trading with W safety and E follow-up.
Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R, first completed AP item, and mid-game AP/cooldown spikes.
Use empowered Q and R windows to threaten Akali and punish her cooldowns.

Win conditions

Survive early lane with Q sustain and avoid forced W usage to maintain trading threat.
Scale into mid-game power spikes and look for grouped fights to maximize R impact.
Punish Akali's W cooldown by taking short empowered Q trades and denying her safe all-in windows.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup