Ziggs vs Vladimir MID Matchup Guide

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Ziggs into Vladimirmedium

Overview

Avoid close trades when Vladimir's empowered is ready and is up for untargetability.
Be cautious when Vladimir reaches level 6 with ready for burst all-ins or teamfights.
Respect Vladimir's cooldown; he is vulnerable and punishable after its use.

At level 6, your and Vladimir's create all-in and burst windows; track these carefully.
After your first mage poke item, pressure waves and trades more confidently with shorter cooldown.
Vladimir's first AP item powers his trades; increase poke frequency before this spike to keep him low.

Use superior poke and waveclear to keep Vladimir low and deny his scaling.
Force Vladimir to use defensively, then punish the cooldown with aggressive poke.
Convert lane pressure into turret damage with executes and secure bot-side objectives through poke control.

Tactical tip

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