Vladimir vs Aurora TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Aurora

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir should focus on surviving early lane pressure and farming safely to reach his strong mid to late game scaling.
Avoid giving Aurora free picks by maintaining spacing and respecting her burst windows, as Vladimir's lane pressure is low.
This matchup is a scale versus mobile burst assassin scenario where Vladimir aims to outlast early threats and leverage teamfight impact with (R).

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using empowered (Q) to maximize healing and damage while avoiding prolonged engagements.
Punish (E) long animation by dodging it and counter-trading immediately when she commits.
Save (W) to negate Aurora's burst or repositioning attempts and avoid using it for minor trades to prevent long cooldown vulnerability.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your (W) is on cooldown, as you lose your main defensive tool against Aurora's burst and mobility.
Avoid trading when empowered (Q) is not ready, as your short trade threat and sustain are significantly reduced.
Watch for (R) availability, as her high mobility and burst can punish overextensions or forced fights.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through early poke and avoid extended fights where Aurora can capitalize on her mobility.
Avoid fighting early waves aggressively since Vladimir's early agency is low and Aurora's medium lane pressure can punish overextensions.
Track (W) usage as it is her main escape; punish her vulnerability after she uses it by stepping forward for short trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten all-ins or teamfights, but respect (R) mobility and burst; avoid blind commits.
After completing your first AP item, increase pressure on waves and trades confidently while tracking Aurora's main defensive cooldowns.
Respect Aurora's first completed AP burst item spike, as her damage and trade reliability improve significantly then.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and only trading around empowered (Q) windows to reach your key item spikes.
Exploit (W) cooldown by punishing her vulnerability with short trades and wave pressure.
Use your (R) in mid to late game teamfights to burst grouped targets and flank effectively, leveraging your scaling advantage.