Vladimir vs Aurora MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Aurora

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a scaling mage with low early lane pressure who must survive Aurora's burst and mobility to reach mid-game teamfight impact.
Avoid giving Aurora easy picks by respecting her mobility and burst windows, focusing on safe farming and empowered Q trades.

Trading pattern

Trade short with empowered Q and back off before Aurora can react or reposition with Aurora W.
After Aurora uses W, punish her lack of quick escape by stepping forward with Q and E burst.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is down or W is on cooldown, as your threat and survivability are reduced.

Danger windows

Respect Aurora's burst combo when her R is available and W is up for repositioning.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid trades then.
Avoid extended fights when empowered Q is down, as Vladimir's short trade threat is diminished.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Aurora's poke and avoid extended trades before empowered Q is ready.
Dodge Aurora E to minimize damage and punish her long animation by stepping forward with empowered Q.
Avoid forcing W early to preserve it for key enemy engages or Aurora's burst attempts.

Power spikes

Vladimir's level 6 R and first completed AP item are major spikes to threaten all-ins and teamfights.
Aurora's level 6 R and first AP burst item increase her kill pressure; respect these windows by playing more cautiously.
Mid-game cooldown reductions enhance Vladimir's trading potential and survivability.

Win conditions

Survive early lane with Q sustain and avoid giving Aurora easy picks by respecting her mobility.
Scale into mid-game with R and AP items to punish grouped enemies and burst Aurora in teamfights.
Use empowered Q and W cooldown windows to safely pressure Aurora and deny her farming opportunities.