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Vladimir vs Ziggs MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Ziggs

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure, scaling mage who must survive Ziggs's poke and avoid being zoned from farm.
Focus on preserving health and using Q sustain to weather early poke while waiting for mid-game power spikes.

Trading pattern

Take short trades around empowered Q windows to maximize healing and burst potential.
Save W to dodge Ziggs Q poke or W displacement rather than for minor trades.
Punish Ziggs when his W is on cooldown by stepping forward for empowered Q trades.

Danger windows

Ziggs is dangerous when W is available to displace or execute turret plates, so avoid close range then.
Respect Ziggs R availability as it can punish low-health or grouped targets.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid fighting during this window.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Ziggs Q poke and avoid extended trades before empowered Q is ready.
Avoid fighting when Ziggs has W available, as it can displace and punish close approaches.
Prioritize safe farming and avoid pushing waves to limit Ziggs's poke angles and turret pressure.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item for burst and sustain.
Respect Ziggs's level 6 Ziggs R long-range burst and his first completed poke item for lane pressure.
Mid-game cooldown and AP spikes increase Vladimir's threat in trades and teamfights.

Win conditions

Survive early poke using Q sustain and W dodge, then scale into empowered Q and R burst windows.
Punish Ziggs's W cooldown by engaging short trades and forcing him to miss poke.
Look for grouped fights mid-game to maximize R damage and teamfight impact.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup