Vladimir must manage a low-pressure early lane focused on surviving Warwick's early dueling and sustain while scaling into his strong mid and late game burst.
Avoid giving Warwick extended melee trades where he can out-sustain; prioritize safe farming and short empowered (Q) trades to maintain health.
This is a scale-versus-snowball matchup where Vladimir aims to reach AP spikes and teamfight impact while respecting Warwick's early all-in threat.
Trading pattern
Take short trades around empowered (Q) to maximize healing and poke without committing to extended fights.
Punish (E) cooldown by stepping up for trades when his damage reduction and fear are down.
Avoid trading when (W) is down, as you lose your untargetability and risk Warwick's suppression (R) or sustained damage.
Danger windows
Respect (R) suppression window as it can lead to lethal all-ins or ganks; maintain spacing and save (W) for key moments.
Be cautious when (E) fear is up, as it reduces your damage and can force unfavorable trades.
Avoid fighting when low health, as (W) tracks low-health targets and he excels at chasing down weakened enemies.
Early game
Focus on farming safely and use (Q) to sustain through Warwick's early poke and melee pressure.
Avoid extended trades before level 6, especially when (E) fear and (Q) healing are available.
Use (W) sparingly to negate (Q) damage or (E) fear, but save it for critical moments to avoid being vulnerable after its cooldown.
Power spikes
Level 6 (R) unlocks Vladimir's major all-in and teamfight threat; use this window to force picks or defensive resets.
First completed AP item significantly increases Vladimir's trading power; pressure waves and trades more confidently after this spike.
Respect Warwick's level 3 power spike with full kit and sustain; avoid extended trades when his (E) and (Q) are available.
Win conditions
Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and short trades, then scale into mid and late game where (R) burst can decisively win teamfights.
Exploit Warwick's limited waveclear by safely pushing waves post-item spikes to create side pressure or roam opportunities.
Punish Warwick's forced (W) cooldown by taking aggressive short trades and applying pressure before he recovers untargetability.
Tip: For Vladimir vs Warwick, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
