Vladimir vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Sion

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on surviving early with (Q) sustain and avoid giving Sion easy charged (Q) knockup angles.
This is a scaling mage vs tank lane where Vladimir must avoid early pressure and reach mid-game teamfight impact.
Prioritize a calm lane state that lets Vladimir farm safely and scale into powerful (R) burst in grouped fights.

Trading pattern

Trade only when empowered (Q) is ready and (W) is available to negate Sion's key engages or damage.
Punish Sion after he wastes charged (Q) or when his (W) shield is down by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid extended trades without (W) ready, as Sion can punish your low mobility and lack of early pressure.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sion has charged (Q) from fog or brush, as he can knock you up and start all-ins.
Avoid trading or engaging when your (W) is down, as you lose your untargetability and sustain.
Respect (R) engage windows; sidestep or break his path before he reaches you to prevent lethal combos.

Early game

Use short (Q) trades around empowered (Q) windows to sustain through Sion's poke and avoid committing before level 6.
Avoid fighting near brush or fog where Sion can charge (Q) for knockup; keep lane visible and controlled.
Do not force early all-ins; focus on farming and preserving health until your first item and (R) are ready.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Vladimir's all-in threat; use it to force picks or teamfight resets while respecting Sion's engage potential.
First completed AP item increases Vladimir's trading power; pressure waves and trades more confidently after this spike.
Respect Sion's level 6 (R) engage and his tank scaling; avoid fights when his (R) is up and he has high health stacks.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoiding Sion's charged (Q) zones to reach your first AP item safely.
Use empowered (Q) and (W) cooldown windows to punish Sion's shield downtime and missed engages.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where your (R) burst can decimate grouped enemies and secure fights for your team.