Vladimir vs Pantheon TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Pantheon

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir must survive Pantheon's early burst and stun pressure while focusing on scaling safely.
Avoid giving Pantheon easy all-in windows by respecting his empowered trades and (W) stun threat.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Vladimir plays low pressure early and aims for mid to late game teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered (Q) and save (W) to negate (W) or (E) engage.
Punish Pantheon’s cooldowns after he uses (W) or (E) to block damage by stepping forward with empowered (Q).
Avoid extended trades when Pantheon's empowered passive or (E) is up, as he can block or punish your damage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) stun is available, as it can start lethal trades.
Avoid trading or engaging when Pantheon's empowered passive is stacked and (E) is ready to block your damage.
Respect Pantheon's level 6 (R) roam threat by warding and punishing his wave when he leaves lane.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through Pantheon's early poke and avoid extended trades before empowered (Q) is ready.
Avoid fighting Pantheon when his (W) stun and empowered (Q) are available to prevent burst trades.
Focus on farming safely and avoid forcing fights until (R) and key items are ready.

Power spikes

Respect Pantheon's level 2-3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) window by playing defensively and avoiding trades.
Use Vladimir's level 6 (R) window to threaten all-ins or force Pantheon to play cautiously.
After Vladimir completes his first AP item, pressure Pantheon more confidently while tracking his key cooldowns.

Win conditions

Survive Pantheon's early burst by using (Q) sustain and (W) defensively, then scale into mid-game with key AP items.
Use empowered (Q) trades to punish Pantheon’s cooldowns, especially after he uses (W) or (E).
Leverage (R) in grouped fights to turn teamfights and secure victories once scaling is achieved.