Hwei vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Vladimir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a long-range control mage who must pressure Vladimir early to deny his safe scaling and sustain.
Use your versatile E spellbook choices to control Vladimir's approach and prevent him from farming comfortably.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E poke to whittle Vladimir down before he can engage with empowered Vladimir Q or Vladimir R.
Respect Vladimir W cooldown; punish the long downtime after he uses it by forcing trades or wave pressure.
Save your E CC for key moments when Vladimir commits or tries to all-in, as wrong E choice leaves you vulnerable.

Danger windows

Vladimir is dangerous when empowered Vladimir Q is ready; avoid short trades then.
Vladimir W makes him untargetable and negates your damage; respect its cooldown and avoid all-ins during it.
Vladimir R amplifies his burst; avoid grouped fights and all-ins when it is available.

Early game

Abuse your superior early agency by poking Vladimir before he can safely use Vladimir Q for sustain.
Hold E root or fear to punish Vladimir's attempts to engage or use Vladimir W defensively.
Avoid giving Vladimir free empowered Q trades by maintaining distance and controlling space.

Power spikes

Your level 3 unlock of all spellbooks is a major power spike to maximize poke and control.
Level 6 R enables strong all-in potential; look to capitalize on Vladimir's lower early pressure.
Vladimir's level 6 R and empowered Q are spikes to respect by playing safe and holding CC.

Win conditions

Use your long-range poke and E CC to deny Vladimir safe farming and force him to waste Vladimir W.
Punish Vladimir's W cooldown and lack of early pressure by aggressively controlling the wave and trading.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to execute all-ins with R, leveraging your superior lane pressure and crowd control.