Vladimir vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Vladimir vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Survive Diana's early burst by using sustain and avoid extended trades.
Focus on scaling safely to hit your first AP item and level 6 power spikes.
Your goal is to outscale Diana's medium lane pressure and threaten grouped fights with .

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered and only use defensively against Diana's + combo.
Punish Diana's cooldowns by stepping up when her is down to reduce her burst threat.
Avoid trading when empowered is not ready or is on cooldown to prevent being burst down.

Danger windows

Diana is most dangerous when and are available for her burst combo.
You are vulnerable after using due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Watch for Diana's level 6 all-in with , especially if she can chain her full combo.

Early game

Use to sustain through Diana's early poke and punish missed with empowered trades.
Avoid using early to prevent vulnerability from its long cooldown and health cost.
Hold the wave manageable to secure CS without forcing risky all-ins before level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your for strong all-in and teamfight burst against grouped targets.
First completed AP item enhances your burst and sustain, increasing trade threat.
Respect Diana's level 3 spike when she unlocks full -- burst combo and level 6 for all-in potential.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by maximizing sustain and punishing missed with empowered trades.
Scale into mid-game with your first AP item and level 6 to threaten teamfights and burst Diana or her team.
Use smartly to avoid burst and save for decisive all-ins or teamfights.

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