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Vladimir vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri

Vladimir vs Ahri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure, scaling mage who must survive Ahri's early aggression and avoid giving her easy Ahri E picks.
Focus on farming safely with Q sustain and avoid extended trades until empowered Q and R are available.

Trading pattern

Take short trades when empowered Q is ready, avoiding extended fights where Ahri can land Ahri E.
Punish Ahri if she wastes Ahri E or Ahri R by stepping forward with empowered Q trades.
Use E + W whenever Ahri is fishing for E onto you.

Danger windows

Ahri is dangerous when Ahri E is available and Ahri R can extend her engage or escape.
Avoid trading heavily when your W is down, as you lose your main defensive tool.
Be cautious when empowered Q is on cooldown, as your short trade threat is reduced.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Ahri's poke and avoid taking heavy damage before your cooldowns and items come online.
Avoid using W to dodge small trades; save it for denying Ahri E or Ahri R engages.
Keep wave manageable to minimize Ahri's roam and Ahri E threat.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes: level 6 R and first completed AP item.
Ahri's major spikes: level 6 Ahri R and first completed mage item.
Respect Ahri's level 6 power spike to avoid lethal all-ins before your R is ready.

Win conditions

Survive early lane using Q sustain and avoid giving Ahri E opportunities.
Scale into your AP item and level 6 to threaten grouped fights with R burst.
Punish Ahri's cooldowns on Ahri R and Ahri E by taking short trades with empowered Q and W usage.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup