Aatrox vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aatrox vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Aatrox's high lane pressure to deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane and force early wave control.
Focus on extended trades around (Q) sweet spots and sustain to outlast Vladimir's short, empowered (Q) trades.
This is a snowball matchup where Aatrox must leverage early and mid-game pressure to prevent Vladimir from scaling safely.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q1) sweet spots and use (W) to trap Vladimir, extending trades only if he cannot disengage.
Punish Vladimir heavily when his (W) is down, as he loses his main defensive tool and becomes vulnerable.
Avoid engaging when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready; instead, bait it out and trade afterward when his threat is lower.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is available, as it grants untargetability and a slow, negating your engage or (W) pull.
Avoid extended trades when your (Q) or (E) are on cooldown, as Vladimir can punish missed sweet spots or poor positioning.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) window; he can burst hard and punish overextensions during this time.

Early game

Pressure Vladimir early by controlling the wave near your side to threaten (Q) sweet spots and force him to use (W) defensively.
Avoid short trades when (Q) or (E) are on cooldown to prevent being punished by Vladimir's empowered (Q).
Use (E) to reposition for (Q) angles and escape if Vladimir uses (W) to become untargetable.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase healing and chase potential, turning close trades into kills or forced recalls.
After completing your first fighter item, pressure Vladimir with longer trades relying on multiple (Q) sweet spots and sustain.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) window as it amplifies his burst damage; avoid committing fully unless you have a clear advantage.

Win conditions

Control the wave near your side to consistently threaten (Q) sweet spots and force Vladimir to use (W) defensively.
Use (R) windows to force all-ins where your sustain and resets outmatch Vladimir's burst.
Deny Vladimir safe scaling by punishing his long (W) cooldowns and leveraging your superior lane pressure to snowball the lead.