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Malzahar vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir

Malzahar vs Vladimir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar aims to keep midlane pushed permanently to deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane.
Use lane pressure to prevent Vladimir from safely farming and forcing him into awkward sustain usage.

Trading pattern

Trade by applying E and Voidlings, then threaten Q silence when Vladimir commits.
Punish Vladimir's W cooldown by stepping up for damage before he can become untargetable.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered Q is ready or W is available to dodge your abilities.

Danger windows

Respect Vladimir's R channel and empowered Q trades; avoid engaging during these.
Vladimir's W grants untargetability and a slow; avoid committing when it is available.
Be cautious when your ultimate can be interrupted by external crowd control or Vladimir's W.

Early game

Push early waves with E and W to force Vladimir under tower and limit his farming comfort.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Vladimir's sustain and W untargetability can punish you.
Use Q silence to punish Vladimir stepping forward for short trades without W available.

Power spikes

Major power spikes: Level 6 R for lockdown and first completed mana/AP item for damage.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 Vladimir R burst and empowered Q short trade windows.
Vladimir's W cooldown is a key window to pressure and trade aggressively.

Win conditions

Maintain constant lane pressure to deny Vladimir safe farming and force W usage.
Use level 6 R suppression to secure kills or force summoner spells.
Push lane to create map presence and enable roams or jungle pressure, denying Vladimir mid-game impact.

Tip: For Malzahar vs Vladimir, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup