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Vladimir vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Play a low-pressure early lane focused on farming and using (Q) to sustain through Mordekaiser's moderate early aggression.
Prioritize surviving (E) pull threat and avoid isolated trades where his (Q) hits harder.
This is a scale versus control matchup; Vladimir must manage wave states to avoid giving Mordekaiser extended trades and isolate opportunities.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered (Q) and save (W) to negate (E) pull or (R) all-in attempts.
Punish Mordekaiser when he misses (E) by stepping forward for quick (Q) trades.
Avoid extended trades where Mordekaiser's passive and (W) shield give him advantage; reset if his shield is active.

Danger windows

Mordekaiser is dangerous when (E) lands and sets up isolated (Q) damage; avoid getting pulled in and isolated.
Be cautious during (R) isolation window; save (W) and positioning to survive the duel or disengage.
Vulnerable after using (W) due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid taking poke or all-ins during this time.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through early poke and avoid extended trades before your first item spike.
Respect (E) pull by maintaining spacing and avoid getting caught isolated.
Avoid forcing fights before level 6 when (R) isolation becomes a major threat.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) is a major spike; use it for defensive resets or all-ins only when (E) is down or after baiting his (R).
First completed AP item increases your trading power; pressure Mordekaiser more confidently while tracking his defensive cooldowns.
Respect Mordekaiser's first AP bruiser item timing and avoid extended trades when his passive sustain is strong.

Win conditions

Survive early lane with (Q) sustain and avoid isolated fights to reach your first AP item spike safely.
Use empowered (Q) trades and (W) defensively to punish missed (E) pulls and force Mordekaiser to play cautiously.
Scale into mid and late game to leverage (R) for impactful teamfight burst and flank, winning fights when enemies group up.