Sylas vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas vs Vladimir

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Sylas is a high-agency melee skirmisher who should pressure Vladimir early to deny his calm scaling lane.
Use your mobility and engage tools to force Vladimir into uncomfortable trades and prevent him from farming safely.

Trading pattern

Engage with E, follow up with Q and W to trade and heal, then disengage before Vladimir can respond with empowered Q or W.
Punish Vladimir after he uses W by forcing trades during its long cooldown.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered Q is available, as he can out-sustain and punish you.

Danger windows

Avoid all-ins when Vladimir's W is available, as he becomes untargetable and can negate your engage.
Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered Q is ready, as he can out-trade you in short bursts.
Missing E engage can leave you vulnerable to punishment; use it carefully and only when confident.

Early game

Use E to engage or threaten trades before Vladimir reaches empowered Q windows.
Avoid extended trades when Vladimir's empowered Q is ready and respect his sustain.
Prioritize level 3 power spike to unlock your full Q-W-E combo for stronger trades.

Power spikes

Sylas's major spikes: level 3 for full Q-W-E combo, level 6 for R if valuable ultimates are available, and first completed AP item.
Vladimir's major spikes: level 6 Vladimir R, first completed AP item, and mid-game AP and cooldown spikes.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 and item spikes by avoiding risky trades and preparing to use your stolen ultimates effectively.

Win conditions

Use E to control the pace, engage on Vladimir when his W is down, and capitalize on extended trades with W healing.
Steal and use Vladimir's ultimates to turn fights and punish grouped targets.
Deny Vladimir a calm, scaling lane by maintaining lane pressure and punishing cooldowns to snowball advantage.