Vladimir vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Kassadin

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir faces a low-pressure lane where survival and sustain are key against Kassadin's scaling assassin style.
Prioritize farming safely and using Q sustain to avoid Kassadin's post-6 burst and mobility.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered Q and only when Kassadin's Kassadin R is down or mana is low.
Save W to dodge Kassadin's burst or Kassadin E slow, and punish Kassadin if he wastes Kassadin R or Kassadin Q shield.
Avoid extended trades before level 6; after Kassadin hits 6, respect his Kassadin R mobility and burst potential.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous when he has Kassadin R available with enough mana to engage and escape repeatedly.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid trades during this window.
Kassadin's Kassadin Q shield can absorb magic poke; be cautious trading when it's up to avoid wasted damage.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Kassadin's limited early poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Avoid forcing W early as its cooldown is a key punish window for Kassadin.
Keep the wave manageable to prevent Kassadin from safely farming near tower and hitting level 6 without pressure.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item, enabling strong all-ins and teamfight impact.
Kassadin's major spike at level 6 with Kassadin R demands respect and careful positioning.
Mid-game AP and cooldown reductions further increase Vladimir's threat versus Kassadin's scaling.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding Kassadin's Kassadin R burst trades.
Punish Kassadin's Kassadin R cooldown and low mana windows with empowered Q trades.
Scale into mid-game power spikes and use R in grouped fights to maximize burst and teamfight impact.