Vladimir vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Hwei

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a scaling mage with low early agency who must survive Hwei's strong early poke and crowd control to reach mid-game power spikes.
Avoid giving Hwei free lane pressure by respecting his long-range poke and E spellbook CC to prevent being zoned off farm.

Trading pattern

Trade around empowered Q windows to maximize damage and healing.
Save W to avoid Hwei's key CC or burst, but don't use it for minor trades to prevent long cooldown vulnerability.
Punish Hwei if he uses the wrong E spell or misses key abilities by stepping forward for short trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when W is on cooldown as Vladimir is vulnerable to Hwei's poke and CC.
Avoid extended trades when empowered Q is not ready to prevent being outtraded.
Respect Hwei's E spellbook CC and R all-in windows to avoid lethal damage or crowd control.

Early game

Use Q for short trades and healing to sustain through Hwei's poke before level 6.
Avoid engaging when Hwei's E spellbook CC is available and be cautious of his long-range poke.
Focus on farming safely without forcing W unless to deny a major threat from Hwei's all-in attempts.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item for burst and teamfight impact.
Respect Hwei's level 3 power spike when he unlocks all spellbooks and level 6 R for all-in threat.
Mid-game cooldown and AP spikes increase Vladimir's threat in trades and grouped fights.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding forced W usage.
Scale safely to mid-game power spikes and use R in grouped fights to maximize burst damage.
Punish Hwei's mistakes in spell choice or cooldowns with empowered Q trades and W denial to gain lane control.