Vladimir vs Darius TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Darius

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir must survive Darius's early lane pressure and avoid extended trades that build Darius's passive stacks.
Focus on farming safely with (Q) sustain and look to scale into mid and late game where Vladimir's burst and teamfight impact grow.

Trading pattern

Trade only when empowered (Q) is ready and (E) pull is on cooldown to minimize risk.
Use (W) defensively to avoid (E) or (Q) damage but punish the long cooldown after using (W).
Avoid extended trades that allow Darius to stack his passive; focus on short, controlled trades around your cooldowns.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) pull is available, as it enables his all-in threat.
Avoid trading when your (W) is down since you lose your main defensive tool.
Watch for Darius's level 6 (R) resets; disengage before passive stacks reach five and health is low.

Early game

Avoid early all-ins and use short empowered (Q) trades to chip Darius without committing.
Save (W) to dodge (E) pull or (Q) outer blade damage rather than for minor trades.
Keep the wave in a manageable state to prevent being forced into Darius's pull range.

Power spikes

Respect Darius's level 6 (R) execute window; avoid extended trades near execute health thresholds.
Use Vladimir's level 6 (R) to threaten all-ins or teamfights when grouped and Darius lacks cooldowns.
After your first completed AP item, increase pressure on waves and trades while tracking Darius's main cooldowns.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid giving Darius extended trades.
Scale safely into mid and late game to leverage empowered (Q) trades and (R) teamfight burst.
Use (W) to dodge key engages and punish its cooldown to control lane tempo and teamfight positioning.