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Vladimir vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir should focus on surviving early pressure and scaling safely into mid and late game teamfights.
Avoid giving Heimerdinger free turret zones by managing wave control and respecting his poke and stun threat.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Vladimir must deny Heimerdinger's lane dominance without overcommitting.

Trading pattern

Trade only around empowered (Q) windows to maximize sustain and burst potential.
Save (W) to avoid (E) stun or turret damage rather than for small trades.
Punish Heimerdinger's long (W) cooldown by stepping forward for short trades when it is down and turrets are cleared.

Danger windows

Heimerdinger is dangerous when multiple turrets are set and (E) stun is ready; avoid engaging in turret zones.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using (W) due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid fights during this window.
Be cautious during Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade window as his burst and control increase significantly.

Early game

Use (Q) sustain to survive early poke and avoid extended trades inside turret zones.
Avoid walking into turret range before Heimerdinger commits with (E) to prevent stuns and burst.
Prioritize farming safely and do not force trades until empowered (Q) or (W) are available.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Vladimir's all-in threat; track its availability for picks or defensive resets.
First completed AP item increases Vladimir's trading power; pressure waves and trades more confidently afterward.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade and first AP item spikes by avoiding turret zones and stuns.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and scale safely using (Q) sustain and empowered trades.
Exploit windows when (W) is down to pressure and clear turrets.
Reach mid and late game item spikes to threaten grouped fights with (R) burst and teamfight presence.