Gragas vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gragas should control the lane by applying short burst trades and denying Vladimir a calm scaling phase.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Vladimir from safely farming and stacking empowered (Q) trades.
This is a control vs scale matchup where Gragas must disrupt Vladimir's late-game scaling and teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Trade in short bursts using (Q) slow and (W) damage reduction, then engage with (E) stun when Vladimir commits.
Punish (W) cooldown by forcing trades immediately after it expires.
Avoid trading when empowered (Q) is ready or Vladimir can safely use (W) to negate your engage.

Danger windows

Respect Vladimir's empowered (Q) window as it increases his burst and sustain in trades.
Be cautious during (R) availability, as his all-in threat and teamfight damage spike.
Avoid engaging when your (E) is on cooldown, as you lose both your main engage and escape tool.

Early game

Use early levels to poke with (Q) and short trade with (W) and (E) when (W) is down.
Avoid extended fights early since Vladimir's sustain and empowered (Q) can outlast you.
Hold (E) to punish Vladimir's all-in attempts or to interrupt his (W) untargetability usage.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full kit to execute short trades, leveraging (E) stun and passive sustain.
At level 6, use (R) to isolate Vladimir or disengage his all-in attempts, respecting his (R) burst window.
After your first AP or tank item, increase pressure in trades while avoiding prolonged fights if you built burst.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades around your passive and (W) sustain, denying Vladimir safe farming.
Use (E) to punish Vladimir's overcommitments or forced (W) cooldowns.
Leverage (R) in teamfights to disrupt Vladimir's positioning and isolate him from his team.