Ryze vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage who must manage wave control and mana to safely farm against Vladimir's sustain and low early pressure.
Focus on medium lane pressure to prevent Vladimir from freely farming and scaling into his late-game burst.
This is a scale vs scale matchup where Ryze leverages waveclear and map plays, while denying Vladimir calm scaling lanes.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to spread through minions and follow with (Q) for poke, saving (W) to root Vladimir if he commits.
Punish Vladimir when his (W) is on cooldown by stepping forward for short trades and wave pressure.
Avoid trading when low on mana or when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready to minimize damage taken.

Danger windows

Vladimir's empowered (Q) and (R) windows are high threat moments; avoid extended trades during these times.
Be cautious when (W) is available, as it grants untargetability and can negate your (W) root.
Vulnerable when low on mana or (W) is down; avoid aggressive trades and maintain spacing.

Early game

Prioritize safe farming and controlled wave management to avoid Vladimir's empowered (Q) short trades.
Use (E) and (Q) poke carefully, avoiding stepping into (W) untargetability range.
Avoid extended trades before your first mana/AP item to minimize risk from Vladimir's sustain and burst windows.

Power spikes

After your first mana/AP item, increase pressure on the wave and trades while tracking Vladimir's cooldowns.
At level 6, use (R) for map plays or defensive resets, respecting (R) all-in window.
Respect Vladimir's first completed AP item and (R) availability; punish his (W) cooldowns to create trading windows.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and waveclear to reach your item power spikes.
Use (W) root to punish Vladimir's all-in attempts when his (W) is down.
Convert wave control into map pressure and side-lane plays with (R) to leverage your mid- to late-game strength.