Vladimir vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Diana

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir has low early agency and lane pressure, so focus on surviving Diana's medium pressure and scaling safely.
Prioritize sustaining with Q and avoid giving Diana easy all-in windows by respecting her burst combo and mobility.

Trading pattern

Trade around empowered Q for short burst trades and use W only to avoid Diana Q + Diana E all-in combos.
Punish Diana's cooldowns by stepping up when Diana's E is down since her pressure drops significantly.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is not ready or W is on cooldown to prevent being burst down by Diana's combo.

Danger windows

Diana is dangerous when Diana Q and Diana E are up for her burst combo; avoid extended trades during these cooldowns.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; play cautiously until it returns.
Watch for Diana's level 6 all-in with Diana R, especially if she can engage with her full combo.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Diana's early trades and avoid extended fights before level 6.
Punish Diana if she misses Diana Q by stepping forward with empowered Q short trades.
Avoid using W unless necessary, as its cooldown and health cost create a vulnerability Diana can exploit.

Power spikes

Vladimir's level 6 R is a major all-in and teamfight threat to punish Diana's grouped positioning.
First completed AP item enhances Vladimir's burst and sustain, increasing his threat in trades.
Respect Diana's level 3 spike when she unlocks her full Q-W-E burst combo and level 6 R for all-in potential.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and punishing missed Diana Q with empowered Q trades.
Scale into mid-game with first AP item and level 6 R to threaten grouped fights and burst down Diana or her team.
Use W smartly to avoid Diana's burst and save R for teamfights or decisive all-ins when Diana commits.