Vladimir vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Ekko

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure, scaling mage who must survive early weaknesses to reach mid-game power spikes.
Focus on farming safely and using Q sustain to avoid giving Ekko easy all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Trade around empowered Q for short burst trades and save W to deny Ekko's key engage or Ekko W stun.
Punish Ekko if he misses Ekko Q or forces Ekko W cooldown by stepping forward with empowered Q.
Avoid trading when W is down or empowered Q is unavailable, as your threat is significantly reduced.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Ekko's Ekko W is active, as his stun can turn trades against you.
Avoid all-ins when your W is on cooldown since you lose your untargetability and sustain.
Respect Ekko's Ekko R as a reset and healing tool that can punish overcommitment.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Ekko's short trades and avoid fighting when W is down.
Avoid engaging when Ekko's Ekko E is ready to dash in and punish your approach.
Keep the lane in a state where you can safely farm and avoid heavy poke before your spikes.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R, first completed AP item, and mid-game cooldown and AP spikes.
Respect Ekko's level 3 unlock of his Q-W-E trade pattern and level 6 Ekko R for burst and safety.
Ekko's first completed AP burst item is also a spike to be cautious of before you reach your own.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding forced W usage to reach your AP spikes.
Use empowered Q trades and R in grouped fights to maximize burst damage and teamfight impact.
Punish Ekko's cooldowns, especially after he uses Ekko W or misses Ekko Q, to gain lane control and scale safely.