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Vladimir vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Ryze

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir aims to survive Ryze's early poke and scale safely into mid-game power spikes.
Avoid giving Ryze free wave control or poke windows to prevent losing lane tempo.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered Q while Ryze's W root is on cooldown to reduce counter-engage risk.
Save W to dodge Ryze's key combos involving Ryze W root and Ryze Q damage.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is down or Ryze has mana for multiple spell rotations.

Danger windows

Ryze is most dangerous when he has mana and cooldowns to chain Ryze E and Ryze W root into Ryze Q.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Avoid extended trades when empowered Q is unavailable or Ryze's W is ready to root.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Ryze's poke and avoid extended trades before empowered Q is ready.
Avoid forcing W early to prevent vulnerability during its long cooldown.
Stay out of Ryze W root range to reduce risk of follow-up damage from Ryze Q and E rotations.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item; use these to threaten all-ins or grouped fights.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike and level 6 Ryze R for map pressure.
Mid-game cooldown and AP spikes increase Vladimir's burst threat significantly.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding forced W usage.
Scale into mid-game with completed AP items and level 6 to maximize burst with R.
Punish Ryze when his W is down or mana is low by stepping forward for empowered Q trades or wave pressure.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup