Vladimir vs Renekton MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Renekton

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Vladimir must survive Renekton's early lane pressure by using (Q) sustain and avoiding extended trades.
This is a snowball vs scaling matchup where Vladimir aims to outscale and win teamfights with (R) burst.

Trading pattern

Trade only when empowered (Q) is ready and (E) dashes are on cooldown to reduce his mobility threat.
Save (W) to avoid Renekton's empowered (W) stun or his all-in attempts, punishing the long cooldown after use.
Punish Renekton if he uses both (E) casts forward by stepping up for short trades or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Beware when Renekton has high fury and empowered (W) ready, as his burst and stun can quickly chunk Vladimir.
Avoid extended trades when Renekton has both (E) casts available to dash in and out safely.
Be cautious after using (W) as Vladimir, since its long cooldown and health cost leave you vulnerable to Renekton's aggression.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through Renekton's early burst and avoid taking damage before empowered (Q) is ready.
Avoid fighting when Renekton has high fury and (W) stun available to prevent getting stunned and chunked.
Focus on farming safely and only take short trades around empowered (Q) to minimize Renekton's early aggression.

Power spikes

Respect Renekton's level 3 power spike when he has full (Q), (W), and (E) for his burst combo.
Use Vladimir's level 6 (R) window to threaten all-ins, picks, or defensive resets rather than forcing blind fights.
After completing the first AP item, pressure Renekton more confidently while tracking his key cooldowns.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and only short trades around empowered (Q) to reach Vladimir's scaling power.
Use (R) in mid to late game teamfights to burst grouped enemies and turn fights in your favor.
Punish Renekton's cooldowns, especially after he uses (W) or both (E) casts, to gain lane control and safely farm towards key AP items.