Vladimir vs Akshan MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Akshan

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure scaling mage who must survive Akshan's early lane bully and high mobility to reach mid-game power spikes.
Focus on farming safely and preserving health while avoiding giving Akshan free all-in windows or roam opportunities.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered Q while Akshan's E is on cooldown or missed to punish his engage attempts.
Save W to avoid Akshan's burst or repositioning with Akshan E, but avoid using it for small trades due to long cooldown and health cost.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is down and Akshan can pressure with autos and Akshan Q poke.

Danger windows

Be cautious when W is on cooldown as Vladimir is vulnerable to Akshan's poke and engage with Akshan E.
Avoid extended trades when empowered Q is not ready, as Akshan can capitalize on Vladimir's lower short trade threat.
Respect Akshan's level 6 R window for burst damage and potential all-ins.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Akshan's early poke and avoid extended fights where Akshan can punish your low range.
Respect Akshan's high early agency and mobility with Akshan E by not overextending or forcing W prematurely.
Keep wave management calm to limit Akshan's roam potential from W camouflage.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item, increasing burst and teamfight threat.
Akshan's major spikes at level 2 with Q plus E or W utility, and level 6 Akshan R require caution and respect.
Mid-game AP and cooldown reductions amplify Vladimir's threat in grouped fights against Akshan.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding forced W usage to reach Vladimir's AP and R power spikes.
Punish Akshan's missed or interrupted Akshan E engages with empowered Q trades.
Leverage R in mid-game teamfights to burst grouped targets and turn fights in your favor.