Volibear vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Volibear's high early lane pressure to deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane and force health leads early.
Prioritize aggressive melee trades and level 6 dive threat to punish Vladimir's low early agency and sustain reliance.
This matchup is snowball vs scale; Volibear must snowball early to prevent Vladimir from reaching his late game power spikes.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) to close distance and stun, then use (E) to slow Vladimir's escape path and shield yourself.
Only commit to extended trades if you can land second (W) to maximize healing and durability.
Punish Vladimir when his (W) untargetability is on cooldown by forcing repeated contact and sustained fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) untargetability is available; avoid committing to trades that can be negated.
Respect empowered (Q) windows where Vladimir can sustain and trade effectively; avoid extended fights then.
After Vladimir uses (W), pressure aggressively during its long cooldown to force unfavorable trades or recalls.

Early game

Start trades with (Q) to force contact and stun, then align (E) to slow and shield during fights.
Extend trades only if second (W) healing can be secured, capitalizing on Vladimir's weak early wave control.
Use level 3 full ability pattern to threaten brawls and pressure Vladimir before he can safely farm.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to dive Vladimir under turret or force him off the wave, exploiting his vulnerability to committed fights.
First bruiser or tank item spike increases your durability, allowing safer extended trades and second (W) healing.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst window; avoid committing without health advantage or cooldowns ready.

Win conditions

Use early lane pressure and repeated (W) trades to build health leads and deny Vladimir safe farming.
Convert level 6 power spike into tower dives or forced recalls by leveraging (R) and wave crashes.
Maintain durable brawls and side pressure to prevent Vladimir from scaling into his late game burst and teamfight impact.