Vladimir vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Annie

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure, scaling mage who must survive Annie's burst and avoid early forced all-ins.
Focus on sustaining through short Q trades and avoid giving Annie free passive stacks or easy R engages.

Trading pattern

Trade around your empowered Q windows for short, safe trades to out-sustain Annie's burst.
Save W to dodge Annie's R or stun proc, as its cooldown and health cost are significant.
Avoid trading when W is down or empowered Q is unavailable to reduce risk from Annie's Q+W burst combo.

Danger windows

Annie's R and passive stun combo create lethal all-in windows; hold W to avoid or punish these engages.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid trades during this downtime.
Empowered Q ready is a key threat window; Annie may try to punish if it is down, so play cautiously then.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Annie's poke and avoid extended fights before your empowered Q is ready.
Avoid using W for small trades to preserve its cooldown for denying Annie's stun or burst.
Keep the wave in a manageable state to prevent Annie from pushing and roaming effectively.

Power spikes

Respect Annie's level 6 spike when her R Tibbers stun and burst are available.
Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item, which enable stronger all-ins and teamfight impact.
Annie's first AP item spike increases her burst threat; avoid extended trades before your item spikes.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding Annie's stun combos to reach your AP and cooldown spikes.
Use empowered Q and W to safely trade and punish Annie when she misuses her stun or R.
Look to impact mid-game fights by flanking or bursting grouped enemies with R and E burst damage.