Lux vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Lux is a long-range artillery mage who must pressure Vladimir early to deny his calm scaling and sustain.
Use high lane pressure and poke to prevent Vladimir from farming safely and force him to use Vladimir W defensively.

Trading pattern

Poke with E and punish Vladimir's approach by landing Q root to set up burst trades.
Respect Vladimir W cooldown; punish the long downtime after he uses it by stepping forward aggressively.
Avoid trading when empowered Vladimir Q is ready, as his short trade threat spikes then.

Danger windows

Vladimir is dangerous when empowered Vladimir Q is ready for short trades; avoid engaging then.
Vladimir W makes him untargetable and negates your Q; respect its cooldown to trade safely.
Vladimir R amplifies his burst in teamfights; avoid grouped fights without your ultimate ready.

Early game

Start poking with E to chip Vladimir before he can safely use Vladimir Q for sustain.
Avoid reckless Q usage as missing it allows Vladimir to punish with short trades around empowered Vladimir Q.
Maintain range control to prevent Vladimir from all-inning when you miss Q or overextend.

Power spikes

Major power spikes: Lux level 6 R and first completed mage item.
Respect Vladimir level 6 R and first completed AP item as key all-in and burst windows.
Use Lux Q+E+R combo for significant burst damage to punish Vladimir before his spikes.

Win conditions

Win by using poke and Q root to deny Vladimir safe farming and force him to use W defensively.
Punish Vladimir's W cooldown and lack of early wave control to pressure and zone him from minions.
Reach level 6 and item spikes first to burst Vladimir down before he can scale into teamfight threat.