Vladimir vs Yone MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Yone

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir is a scaling mage with low early agency who must survive Yone's burst and mobility to reach mid-game power spikes.
Avoid giving Yone easy all-ins by respecting his E and Q knockup cooldowns and focus on farming safely to reach your empowered Q and R windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using empowered Q and back off before Yone can react with his E snapback.
Save W to dodge Yone's Q knockup or R engage rather than using it for minor trades.
Punish Yone when he uses E poorly or misses his Q knockup by stepping forward with Q trades.

Danger windows

Yone is dangerous when his E is active, enabling extended trades and snapbacks; avoid trading during this.
Respect Yone's Q third cast knockup and R ultimate for potential burst and displacement.
Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid fighting during this downtime.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through early poke and avoid forced W usage to prevent being vulnerable.
Respect Yone's E + Q combo as his main trade tool and avoid extended fights when his E is available.
Focus on farming and short trades around empowered Q to maintain health before level 6.

Power spikes

Vladimir's level 6 R significantly increases all-in threat and teamfight impact.
Vladimir's first completed AP item boosts his damage and sustain, improving mid-game trades.
Yone's level 3 unlock of his Q-W-E combo and W shield marks his early trade spike to respect.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q sustain and avoiding Yone's E + Q all-in windows.
Scale safely to empowered Q and R, then look for burst trades or teamfights where you can hit multiple targets.
Punish Yone's cooldowns on E and missed abilities by stepping forward for empowered Q trades and wave control.