Vladimir vs Talon MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Talon

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir has low early agency and lane pressure, so focus on surviving Talon's medium pressure and roam attempts.
Prioritize farming safely, using Q sustain to avoid giving Talon easy all-in windows or roam opportunities.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered Q and avoid spending W unless to dodge Talon R burst or Talon Q engage.
Punish Talon when he uses Talon Q dash by stepping forward with empowered Q.
Avoid trading when W is down since Talon can punish your vulnerability and mobility is low.

Danger windows

Talon's level 6 R stealth burst is a high danger window; save W to avoid or mitigate damage.
After you use W, you have a long cooldown and health cost; avoid extended trades or all-ins during this time.
Talon's Talon Q dash engage is dangerous when your empowered Q is down; keep distance or farm safely then.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Talon's poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Respect Talon's Talon E terrain mobility and Talon R stealth burst by maintaining safe spacing and not overextending.
Punish Talon's weaker waveclear by shoving under turret when safe to deny roam potential.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item, increasing burst and sustain.
Talon's power spikes include level 2 Talon Q+W pressure, level 6 Talon R burst and stealth, and first lethality item.
Respect Talon's level 6 R stealth window and Talon Q dash engage before your W is available.

Win conditions

Survive early lane using Q sustain and avoid forced W usage to maintain health and cooldowns.
Scale into mid-game with R and AP items to threaten grouped fights and punish Talon's lower sustain.
Punish Talon's cooldowns on Talon E and Talon Q to control lane and deny his roam pressure.