Vladimir vs Fiora Matchup Guide

Vladimir

Vladimir

Top Lane AP Skirmisher

The Crimson Reaper - a sustain mage-fighter who out-trades with Transfusion stacks and turns Hemoplague into a lane-ending execute.

VS
Fiora

Fiora

Top Lane

Fiora - a vital-hunting duelist who wins short trades with Lunge and Riposte, then closes fights with the true-damage execute in Grand Challenge.

VerdictVladimir favored EarlySkill Matchup MidVladimir Favored LateVladimir Favored Updated Jul 10, 2026 · Patch 26.13

Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Vladimir vs Fiora

Runes
Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Tenacity, Last Stand
Secondary: Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence
Summoners
Flash + Ghost
Start
Doran's Ring + Health Potion
Core Build
Hextech RocketbeltSorcerer's ShoesRiftmakerRabadon's Deathcap
Trade Pattern
Q > back; if her key cooldown is down: Q > E tap > walk out
Short trades deny Grievous Wounds value before she has it; save Pool for a gank or all-in read
Danger Levels
Respect Fiora at level 6
First Back
Hextech Alternator (1100g)
Ideal Back (1000-1400g)

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Vladimir vs Fiora is a sustain-mage-vs-duelist skill matchup that actually leans Vladimir's way: take W - Sanguine PoolW – Sanguine PoolVladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them. at level 2 instead of the usual E-second order to survive her early vital pressure, then let TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. stacks and a two-item HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. swing the fights that follow.

Early Game (1-5)

Skill Matchup - 1-6: close if you bank W at level 2; Fiora's all-in threat is real on the generic order but denied outright on this one. Short Q trades only after she commits LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. or RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction..

Mid Game (6-11)

Vladimir Favored - 7-18: Pool discipline plus a first item spike start swinging skirmishes; rotate on Unleashed TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. (10:00) and respect Grievous Wounds once she buys it.

Late Game (12+)

Vladimir Favored - 19-35: HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. turns 2+ target fights; stack TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. for sustained DPS and track her anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. timing before all-inning.

Key Interactions

  • Sanguine PoolW – Sanguine PoolVladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them. vs Fiora's vitals: Pool's two seconds of untargetability deny every vital proc outright. Drop in the instant she commits LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. onto an angle, then exit away from her hitbox so Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. can't tag you on the follow-up.
  • RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. doesn't stun off Vladimir: RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. blocks the next hit and buffs her attack speed, but it only stuns back against hard crowd control. Vladimir carries none, so expect her to eat a TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. or Tides of BloodE – Tides of BloodVladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units. tick with it rather than counter-stunning you - don't hold E back out of fear of a return stun that isn't possible here.
  • TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. spacing vs LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects.: Lunge's cooldown fully refunds when it lands on a champion, so never assume it's down just because she used it on a minion or ward. Tap TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. after a whiffed LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. and bank the second cast for when she's forced to walk instead of dash.
  • HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. vs Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them.: Hemoplague's damage amp outlasts anything Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. can healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. back. If she opens the ultimate on you, Pool through the first vital hit, then punish as the amp window ends and she's still stuck on you.

Vladimir

Strengths

  • TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. sustain neutralizes chip damage once W is live from level 2
  • Pool denies vital procs outright for its full two seconds
  • HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. turns 2+ target fights and objective skirmishes 19+ minutes in

Weaknesses

  • Level 1, before Pool is live, is a real vital-hunting window for Fiora
  • Grievous Wounds guts TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. and HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. sustain during her all-in
  • A Pool spent on chip poke leaves a long window open to a jungler dive

Fiora

Strengths

  • Wins the level 1-2 window before Vladimir's Pool comes online
  • Vitals plus LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. give real all-in pressure whenever TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. is on cooldown
  • Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. threatens an isolation kill if she catches Vladimir away from his wave

Weaknesses

  • Falls off in extended fights once TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. stacks and HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. come online
  • RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. can't stop Vladimir's kit the way it stops hard-CC champions
  • Struggles to close a fight if Grievous Wounds isn't online before his two-item spike

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Vladimir's Win Condition

  • Take W - Sanguine PoolW – Sanguine PoolVladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them. at level 2 instead of the generic E-second order; it denies Fiora's first all-in window outright
  • Freeze 4-6 minions from tower pre-6 - her wave clear is slower before her core item, so a freeze denies the crash or dive she wants
  • Bank GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. for an extended chase once HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. lands; a ghosted Vladimir is very hard to disengage from
  • Force fights when Grievous Wounds is down or she's isolated from her team

Fiora's Win Condition

  • Win the level 1-2 window before Vladimir's Pool is live; punish any early TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. spam on minions
  • Rush Grievous Wounds (Bramble VestBramble Vest30 ArmorThornsWhen hit by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion. into Executioner's CallingExecutioner's CallingOvercomes enemies with high health gain) before his two-item sustain spike
  • Bait Pool with a fake commitment, wait the two seconds out, then re-engage on the now-down cooldown

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Vladimir Fiora
Level 1 Start Q - TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time.; last-hit only, hold the wave outside tower range; poke with Q if Fiora commits LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. onto minions; ward river/tri around 2:20. Start Q - LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects.; look to land vitals on minion trades; threaten a level-2 all-in from brush before Vladimir's Pool comes online.
Level 2 Take W - Sanguine PoolW – Sanguine PoolVladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them., not E - the higher-win-rate order into Fiora; it denies her first all-in and vital window outright. Thin the wave to 6-7 minions; trade only after she commits LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects.. Second spell online; this is the last window before Vladimir's Pool is live, so commit now if vitals line up - it only gets harder from here.
Level 3 Take E - Tides of BloodE – Tides of BloodVladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units. now that Pool is already banked; hold long charges for when her gapclose is down; avoid extended trades into a fresh RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction.. Full combo online; without Vladimir's counter-tech this is normally the best all-in window, but Pool discipline denies free vitals - force it only on a confirmed cooldown read.
Level 4-5 Track Fiora's summoners; poke on the cannon wave; if she misses LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. or wastes RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction., TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. into a Tides of BloodE – Tides of BloodVladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units. tap then disengage; ward deep around 4:00. Keep the wave on a bounce; harass while Vladimir's E is charging; deny his recall before the roughly 1000g component.
Level 6 All-in once she's under 60% HP: HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration., then GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration., then step in; Pool through Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. or her main CC, then finish with TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. (Crimson Rush) and a Tides of BloodE – Tides of BloodVladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units. detonation. Answer with Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them.; remember Pool eats the engage rather than getting stunned by it; call jungler if HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. is up before you commit.
Level 7-8 Ping Unleashed TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. at 10:00; hold the wave near tower; take short Q trades; dive only with jungler ready and her main cooldown confirmed down. Push and rotate; hover for Herald; punish Vladimir on his cooldowns; start Grievous Wounds now if his sustain is getting out of hand.
Level 9 Q maxed - perma-harass on cooldown; shadow the jungle for a 2v2; track her FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. timer for HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration.-into-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. angles. Respect Vladimir's maxed Q; pull the wave and force him to Pool defensively before committing to LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects..

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Vladimir Fiora
Level Description Level Description
2 Minor W - Sanguine PoolW – Sanguine PoolVladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them. online early (the higher-win-rate order) to deny Fiora's first all-in window 2 Minor Second spell online; vitals are easier to chain, but Vladimir's W is now live to answer it
6 Major Hemoplague's damage amp unlocks a kill if Fiora misplays a cooldown 6 Major Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. unlocks kill pressure and isolation threat
9 Critical Q maxed; sustained pressure on every wave 11 Minor Extra rank increases sustained dueling threat into extended fights
11 Major Second HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. rank extends the teamfight burst window

Item Spikes

Vladimir Fiora
Item Description Item Description
Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion (2600g) Dash and move speed close the gap and give an out from her all-in window Bramble VestBramble Vest30 ArmorThornsWhen hit by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion. into Executioner's CallingExecutioner's CallingOvercomes enemies with high health gain (600g) Grievous Wounds cuts TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. and HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. sustain during all-ins
RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. (3200g) Omnivamp and ramping damage fit extended side-lane fights Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage or Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsIncreases Move Speed and reduces duration of disabling effects (1100g) Pick based on Vladimir's poke versus a CC-heavy enemy jungler
Cosmic DriveCosmic DriveMassive amounts of Cooldown Reduction (3000g) Move speed and haste to stick on her after Pool ends Trinity ForceTrinity ForceTons of Damage (3333g) Core duelist spike for move speed and short-trade burst
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapMassively increases Ability Power (3600g) Converts Crimson Pact's HP scaling into a real burst threat late

Best Build for Vladimir

Starting Items

Doran's RingDoran's RingGood starting item for casters + Health PotionHealth PotionConsume to restore Health over time

Core Items

Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion -> Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's ShoesEnhances Move Speed and magic damage -> RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. -> Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapMassively increases Ability Power

Runes

Primary: ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions., TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold., Legend: Tenacity, Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health.

Secondary: Nimbus CloakNimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a short Move Speed increase that allows you to pass through units., TranscendenceTranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level 8: +5 Ability Haste Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Summoner Spells

FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.

Priority Build Path

1
Hextech Rocketbelt

Rush it - the dash and move speed close distance and give an escape from her all-in window

2
Sorcerer's Shoes

Magic penetration for consistent TransfusionQ – TransfusionVladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time. trades; swap to Ionian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of LucidityIncreases Move Speed and Cooldown Reduction for the extra Pool and HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. haste instead

3
Riftmaker

Omnivamp and ramping damage fit extended side-lane fights and HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. follow-up

4
Rabadon's Deathcap

Converts your HP scaling into a real burst threat late

Situational Adjustments

  • Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions: Buys a second survival window against her all-in with Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. up
  • Mejai's SoulstealerMejai's SoulstealerGrants Ability Power for kills and assists: You're ahead and picking up kills; stacks compound the snowball fast
  • Void StaffVoid StaffIncreases magic damage: Low priority here since Fiora doesn't stack magic resist; only worth it if the rest of their team does

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Vladimir Full Combo (Level 6+):

Q > E (charge 1s) > R - Hemoplague > Q (Crimson Rush) > W to dodge Grand Challenge or Riposte > E tap > Q

Bank Crimson Rush with an early Q before you commit; Pool through her all-in CC mid-combo, then finish as HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. detonates
Fiora Escape/Counter Combo:

Q > E (Bladework stacks) > vital hit > R - Grand Challenge

Vitals during Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. outrace a short trade; avoid opening this into an active or nearly-ready Pool

Trading Combos

Vladimir Short Trade:

Q > back; if her key cooldown is down: Q > E tap > walk out

Short trades deny Grievous Wounds value before she has it; save Pool for a gank or all-in read
Fiora Quick Trade:

Vital poke > 2 autos > disengage

Force Vladimir to Q the wave instead of your champion; re-engage only once Pool is confirmed down

Lethal Thresholds

  • Vladimir Kill Range: Kill starts around 60% HP at level 6 with HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. plus a first item; extends to roughly 35% later with two damage abilities ready.
  • Fiora Kill Range: If Pool is down and Vladimir has no GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration., Fiora can threaten a kill from around 55-60% with Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. active.
  • Critical Levels: Vladimir 2/6/9/11; Fiora 3/6; Unleashed TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. 10:00 changes map plays.

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 Secure safe CS Hold wave just outside tower range Q on champion only after she uses LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. None unless she overextends Stack the wave for level 2
2 Bank the level-2 point on W Thin the wave to 6-7 minions Q, then step back once she commits LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. Low Maintain a ward at 2:20
3 Add E, keep the freeze Fight only with Pool available Q, then back; punish a missed RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. or LungeQ – LungeFiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects. Medium if jungler is present Crash the third wave only if safe
4-5 Deny the cannon dive Farm under tower; thin 1-2 melee minions Only after her key cooldown is used Low Track jungler pathing
6 Find the HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. angle Keep the lane short HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. then GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. once she's under 60% High with jungler or GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. Freeze, then all-in
7-8 Prepare TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. plays Slow-push the cannon wave Q every cooldown Medium Rotate to Herald with priority
9+ Transition to skirmishing Hover fog for a flank TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. Long trades favor Vladimir now High if her FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. is down Track her FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. timer
Mid Game (11-16) Skirmish control Side lane with TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. ready Bait the RiposteW – RiposteFiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. attack-speed window, then re-engage Pick targets on cooldown reads Set vision 30 seconds before objectives
Late Game (16+) Teamfight execution Flank or front behind a tank Hold HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. for 2+ targets HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. detonation window Save Pool for the critical CC or execute

First Back Goals

Ideal Back (1000-1400g)

  • Hextech AlternatorHextech AlternatorIncreases Ability Power. Deal bonus magic damage on attack periodically. (1100g)
  • Control Ward (75g)

Crash the 4th wave around 2:45-3:00, or the 5th; base for 8 seconds and TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. back if needed

Standard Back (400-700g)

  • Ruby Crystal (400g)
  • Health PotionHealth PotionConsume to restore Health over time (50g)

After defensive farming under tower; avoid backing on a slow push

Pressure Back (1400-1700g)

  • Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's ShoesEnhances Move Speed and magic damage (1100g)
  • Amplifying Tome (400g)

Post-kill or after a double crash; walk back to hold TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. priority

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Vladimir Fiora
Primary Role AP AoE backline diver via flank TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. Side-lane duelist/skirmisher
Target Priority Fiora if she's isolating your carry
Enemy ADC
Enemy CC support		 Vladimir if Pool is down
Your ADC
Your mid laner
Objective Control HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. the choke before the 3rd or 4th dragon
Force Baron once your two-item spike is online		 Start Herald or Drake while Vladimir is recalled
Force a 5v5 before his second HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. rank
Positioning Enter from a fog flank
Pool through the first CC or engage
Re-enter as HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. detonates		 MarkMarkThrow a snowball in a straight line at your enemies. If it hits an enemy, they become marked, granting True Sight, and your champion can quickly travel to the marked target as a follow up. Vladimir's flank with control wards
Save Grand ChallengeR – Grand ChallengeFiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. for the re-engage after his Pool ends
Other Tips FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. mid-ultimate to extend the HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. radius if the enemy team clumps
Pool through a lethal projectile if the timing lines up		 Bait Pool with a feint engage, then commit once the two-second window ends
Use Duelist's DanceP – Duelist's DanceFiora has revealed a Vital on this Champion. If she hits the Vital, she restores Health and gains Move Speed. vitals to pick off a low-health flank target, not just Vladimir