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Vladimir vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri

Vladimir vs Naafiri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir wants a calm, low-pressure lane to farm safely and scale into mid-game teamfights.
Avoid giving Naafiri easy all-in windows by respecting her W engage and poke pressure early.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered Q and use W only to avoid Naafiri W or burst combos.
Punish Naafiri if she commits W into your W or when her Q poke is down.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is not ready or if Naafiri's W is up and threatening engage.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her Q poke has lowered your health and her W engage is available.
Avoid all-ins when your W is down since you lose your untargetability and escape.
Be cautious during Naafiri R windows when she gains chase and burst potential, especially if isolated.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Naafiri's poke and avoid extended fights before empowered Q is ready.
Stay behind minions to reduce damage from Naafiri Q poke and avoid predictable W engage paths.
Focus on farming safely and don't force trades until you have empowered Q or W ready.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 6 R and first completed AP item increase Vladimir's burst and sustain.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 Naafiri R and first lethality item that boost her all-in potential.
Mid-game cooldown and AP spikes enhance Vladimir's teamfight presence and short trade threat.

Win conditions

Survive early lane with Q sustain and avoid forced W usage to stay healthy.
Scale into mid-game with empowered Q and R to threaten grouped fights and burst multiple targets.
Punish Naafiri's W cooldown and missed Q poke by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.

Tip: For Vladimir vs Naafiri, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup