Vladimir vs Yone TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Yone

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir should focus on surviving early with (Q) sustain and avoid giving Yone clean all-in windows.
This is a low-pressure lane for Vladimir; prioritize farming and avoid early forced fights to reach scaling.
The matchup is a scaling mage versus a mid-scaling skirmisher; Vladimir must manage early weakness to reach his late-game teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered (Q) and avoid spending (W) unless denying Yone's key engage.
Punish Yone when he uses (E) poorly or misses his (Q) knockup by stepping forward with (Q) trades.
Avoid trading when (W) is down or empowered (Q) is unavailable, as Vladimir is vulnerable to Yone's burst and mobility.

Danger windows

Respect (E) knockup and snapback as his main all-in threat; avoid extended trades when it is available.
Be cautious when (W) is on cooldown since Vladimir cannot avoid damage or crowd control effectively.
Watch for (R) timing, which can instantly turn fights; hold defensive tools and avoid committing blindly.

Early game

Use (Q) to safely farm and sustain through Yone's early poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Avoid fighting when Yone has (E) available to prevent getting locked down by his knockup.
Keep wave control calm and do not overextend, as Vladimir's early agency and pressure are low.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) is a major spike; use it to threaten all-ins or teamfights while respecting Yone's potential counter-engage.
First completed AP item increases Vladimir's trading confidence; pressure waves and trades more aggressively after this.
Respect Yone's level 3 power spike when he unlocks (E) and (W), as his all-in threat and shield improve significantly.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid forced fights until empowered (Q) and (R) are ready.
Exploit Yone's vulnerability after he uses (E) or misses key abilities by taking short trades and wave control.
Reach mid to late game with key AP items and use (R) to execute impactful all-ins or teamfight flanks against grouped enemies.