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Xerath vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir

Xerath vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage who must use poke to deny Vladimir a calm scaling lane.
Pressure early with Q and W to prevent Vladimir from safely farming and using his sustain.

Trading pattern

Trade with Q poke and W slows to land Q more easily, avoiding all-ins unless Vladimir's W is down.
Punish Vladimir's long Vladimir W cooldown by stepping forward for poke or wave pressure.
Use E only when guaranteed to hit for stun or to peel off Vladimir's attempts to close distance.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when Vladimir's Vladimir W is available, as he becomes untargetable and can negate your poke.
Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered Q is ready, as he can win short trades.
Position carefully post level 6 to avoid Vladimir's R burst in grouped or close fights.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Vladimir before he can safely engage short trades with empowered Vladimir Q.
Hold E defensively to avoid Vladimir's empowered Q trades and punish when he wastes Vladimir W.
Avoid close fights where Vladimir can use Vladimir W to become untargetable and negate damage.

Power spikes

Xerath's major spikes: level 6 R and first completed mana/AP item.
Vladimir's major spikes: level 6 Vladimir R and first completed AP item.
Respect Vladimir's empowered Q window as a short trade threat.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke with Q and W to keep Vladimir low and prevent him from farming safely.
Punish Vladimir after he uses Vladimir W by increasing poke and wave control.
Leverage level 6 R for map pressure and to follow up on poke damage in fights.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup