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Vladimir vs Sylas MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir

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Sylas

Vladimir vs Sylas

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a low-pressure, scaling mage who must survive Sylas's early aggression and avoid forced fights before his AP spikes.
Avoid giving Sylas passive scaling by managing health and using Q sustain to withstand his melee skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around empowered Q and avoid using W unless denying Sylas's key engage or burst.
Punish Sylas after he uses E to engage or when Sylas W is down by stepping forward with empowered Q.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sylas's E is up as it provides a knockup engage and high burst potential.
Avoid trading when your W is down, as you lose your untargetability and become vulnerable to Sylas's all-ins.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Sylas's early trades and avoid extended fights when Sylas's E is available.
Respect Sylas's E engage and Sylas W heal; punish when Sylas misses E or W is on cooldown.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item; use these to threaten all-ins or grouped fights.
Respect Sylas's level 3 Q-W-E skirmish pattern and level 6 R, especially if he steals a strong ultimate.

Win conditions

Survive early lane using Q sustain and avoid forced fights before your item spikes.
Use empowered Q trades and R in teamfights to punish Sylas when he groups or overextends after engaging with E.

Tip: For Vladimir vs Sylas, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup