Vladimir vs Akali TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Akali

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir must survive Akali's early aggression and scale into mid and late game teamfights where his burst and sustain shine.
Avoid giving Akali easy all-in windows by managing wave and health, as Vladimir lacks early lane pressure and mobility.
This is a scaling mage versus assassin matchup where Vladimir aims for late game teamfight impact while respecting Akali's early kill threat.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using empowered (Q) when (W) is on cooldown to punish her vulnerability.
Save (W) to avoid (E) engage or burst, not for minor trades.
Avoid trading when empowered (Q) is down or when Akali can safely use (W) to negate damage and reposition.

Danger windows

Respect (W) untargetability and (E) recast as major all-in threats that can punish overextensions.
Be cautious when your (W) is on cooldown, as you become vulnerable to Akali's burst and mobility.
Avoid extended trades or fights when (R) is available and your cooldowns or health are low.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through Akali's poke and avoid extended trades before level 3.
Avoid fighting when Akali has (W) available, as it grants her untargetability and safe all-in windows.
Focus on farming safely and maintaining health to reach your first item spike without being forced to use (W) prematurely.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten all-ins or teamfight burst when (R) is down or after she commits.
After your first completed AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Akali's defensive cooldowns.
Respect Akali's level 3 power spike when she unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and her level 6 ultimate for burst potential.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane by using (Q) sustain and only trading around empowered (Q) windows to reach your item spikes.
Punish (W) cooldown by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.
Use your level 6 (R) and mid-game AP spikes to flank in teamfights and burst grouped targets, securing fights and objectives.