Vladimir vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Trundle

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir should focus on surviving early lane pressure while using (Q) sustain to reach his strong scaling windows.
This is a low-pressure lane for Vladimir early, so avoid giving Trundle extended fights where he can use (W) and (R) to dominate.
Prioritize scaling into mid and late game where Vladimir's burst and teamfight impact with (R) is decisive.

Trading pattern

Trade only when empowered (Q) is ready and be prepared to use (W) defensively against (Q) or (E).
Punish Trundle when his (W) is down by stepping forward for short trades and wave control.
Avoid extended trades where Trundle can use (R) to drain your resistances and health, especially before your major item spikes.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is active as he gains healing and attack speed, increasing his dueling threat.
Avoid fighting when (E) is available to prevent being trapped or slowed.
Respect (R) window on durable targets; avoid extended trades or all-ins during this time.

Early game

Use (Q) to trade short bursts around empowered (Q) and avoid extended fights where (W) and (Q) steal damage.
Avoid fighting inside (W) zone to reduce his healing and attack speed advantage.
Respect (E) pillar as it can slow and cut off escape paths, so maintain positioning to avoid being trapped.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten all-ins or teamfight burst; track (R) cooldown to avoid his stat drain.
After your first AP item, increase pressure with more confident trades while respecting Trundle's cooldowns.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) and first dueling item spikes by avoiding long fights inside his (W) and near his (E) pillar.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure using (Q) sustain and avoid extended fights to reach your AP item spikes.
Use empowered (Q) trades and (W) defensively to punish Trundle's cooldowns and avoid his (W) zone.
Leverage your level 6 (R) and mid-game scaling to impact grouped fights and teamfights, focusing on burst damage and flanks.