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Vladimir vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Vex

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir has low early agency and must survive Vex's high lane pressure and passive fear trades.
Focus on sustaining with Q and avoid giving Vex windows to use her passive fear effectively.

Trading pattern

Trade short when empowered Q is ready, punishing Vex if she fails to land her passive fear.
Use W to dodge or mitigate Vex's burst when she commits, then counterattack during her cooldown.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is down or W is on cooldown to prevent being punished by Vex's high pressure.

Danger windows

Vex is dangerous when her passive fear is active and Vex R is ready to engage or reset.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid trades then.
Before Vladimir's empowered Q or item spikes, avoid extended fights where Vex can capitalize on her range and fear.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Vex's poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Respect Vex's passive fear and W shield by not engaging unless empowered Q is ready.
Avoid forcing W early to save it for key defensive moments against Vex's burst.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes: level 6 R, first completed AP item, mid-game cooldown and AP spikes.
Vex's major spikes: level 6 Vex R and first completed AP burst item; respect these to avoid lethal trades.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and only trading with empowered Q.
Punish Vex's forced cooldowns on W and missed passive fear windows with short trades.
Scale into teamfights where R can amplify damage on grouped targets and turn fights in Vladimir's favor.

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

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