Vladimir vs Gwen Matchup Guide

Vladimir

Vladimir

Top Lane AP Skirmisher

The Crimson Reaper — sustain mage-fighter that scales and punishes over-commitment

VS
Gwen

Gwen

Top Lane

The Hallowed Seamstress — an AP skirmisher who fights safest from inside her own untargetable mist and snowballs off true-damage procs

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Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Vladimir vs Gwen

Runes
Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Tenacity, Last Stand
Secondary: Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence
Summoners
Flash + Ghost
Start
Doran's Ring + Health Potion
Core Build
Hextech RocketbeltMejai's SoulstealerSorcerer's ShoesRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff
Trade Pattern
Q > back; once her dash or Q is spent: Q > step in > E tap > walk out
Keep it short - the extended fight is what wins, not the poke. Save Pool for her real engage, not chip damage.
Danger Levels
Respect Gwen at levels 2, 6
First Back
Hextech Alternator (1100g)
Ideal Back (1100-1400g)

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Vladimir vs Gwen is a fistfight with a puzzle in the middle: whoever lands their tool first usually wins the exchange, and the aggregate stats back that up as a near coin-flip. The pivot is Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. - neither 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. nor HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. connects on a Gwen standing inside her own Mist, so the real fight only starts once she commits to leaving it or Vladimir commits to walking in after her.

Early Game (1-5)

Skill Matchup - Levels 1-2 favor Gwen before Vladimir's Pool exists; level 3 onward is close once he can answer her dash-in with W.

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - Decided by the Mist stand-off and whoever hits Rocketbelt or RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. first - both sides buy from a similar item pool.

Late Game (12+)

Skill Matchup - Leans Vladimir if he's stacking AP and she lacks anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion.; Hemoplague's AoE and his sustain outlast her single-target burst.

Key Interactions

  • Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. untargetability: While Gwen stands inside her own Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist., 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. can't be cast on her and HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. can't be reliably placed on her from outside the Mist's edge. Wait the Mist out or walk in and fight her on even terms - there is no third option.
  • Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. center true damage: Her Q lands as four snips in a tight area; stand still and take all four and the last one deals bonus true damage. Sidestep during the cast instead of holding position and the true-damage hit never lands.
  • 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 NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. and E-burst: Pool's untargetable-and-ghosted window eats Needlework's damage and an E-empowered attack string for free. Hold it for that specific window, not for chip poke.
  • HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. before the mist goes up: Open all-ins with R while she still can't reach Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist.. Once she's inside it, the follow-up Q stops connecting from outside, so the amp has to land, or the fight has to start, before she gets there.

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 her chip poke before level 6
  • 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. fully answers her NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. and E-empowered burst window
  • Hemoplague's AoE and healing take over extended fights and objective skirmishes

Weaknesses

  • No way to punish her dash on cooldown except with Q; whiffing an all-in with W down leaves him fully exposed
  • Grievous Wounds from her side removes his main damage-race advantage
  • Levels 1-2 are his weakest window in the entire matchup - no Pool yet

Gwen

Strengths

  • Wins the fistfight outright if Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. lands center or Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. connects clean pre-6
  • Skirmishes effectively from level 1 without needing item spikes to function
  • Punishes Vladimir specifically in the window right after Pool is spent

Weaknesses

  • Loses any trade that runs past her burst window to his sustain
  • Can't force a winning fight once Pool is up unless she baits it out first
  • Falls off in extended 5v5s where Hemoplague's AoE and his healing outlast her single-target damage

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Vladimir's Win Condition

  • Play levels 1-2 safe and give up nothing - it's Gwen's best window, not yours
  • Once Pool is up at 3, start trading into her dashes; you can eat what she throws
  • All-in when her Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. is on cooldown and you can force the fight before she reaches it
  • Rotate on the 10:00 TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. upgrade and group for HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. on 2+ targets - teamfights favor your sustain

Gwen's Win Condition

  • Abuse levels 1-2 before his Pool exists; land Q or E clean and disengage before he can answer
  • Keep every trade short and cooldown-timed - never fight into his Crimson Rush sustain
  • Fight from inside your own Mist or bait his Pool before committing the real combo
  • Grab early anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. to blunt his healing before he snowballs into the late-game teamfight phase

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Vladimir Gwen
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.; match her autos on the first wave and leave a minion uncleared instead of clearing it - that's what starts the freeze near your tower. Poke her exposed casters only after she uses Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. to clear. Start Q - Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. or E - Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. depending on whether you want poke or the level-2 dash; shove the first two waves hard and stand in brush to threaten a level-2 all-in before Vladimir has Pool.
Level 2 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. but hold the charge; the self-damage isn't worth it yet. Thin the wave instead of matching her aggression - you have no Pool, so avoid any trade she opens with a dash. Second spell online, whichever you skipped at 1; this is your best level before Vladimir has an answer - punish any Q he throws into a full-HP wave.
Level 3 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.; this is the level the matchup flips. Hold it specifically for NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. or an E-empowered burst, not for chip poke - once she knows Pool is up, her clean all-in windows close. Full combo online, but so is his answer. Bait Pool with a fake engage from range before committing the real one; forcing it out for nothing is worth more than the trade itself.
Level 4-5 Farm through the cannon wave behind your freeze; poke Q only after Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. is down. Track her summoners - a missing dash charge is a real trade window. Keep the wave crashing to deny his freeze; harass while his E is charging, since he's committed in place and can't Pool out of the follow-up.
Level 6 R - HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. first if she's under 60% and Mist is down - landing it before she can retreat into Mist is the whole combo. GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. immediately, Pool through her NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit., finish with Q and E. NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. changes the math, but respect Pool completely - he can eat your entire burst window for free. Only commit with a jungler or summoner advantage, and never walk in first.
Level 7-8 Hold the wave near tower and start pinging your TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. upgrade around 10:00; take Q every time it's up but don't overstay - she still wins a clean burst window if you linger. Push and roam - you outrun him cross-map early. Start building anti-healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. now if his sustain is getting out of hand before his second item.
Level 9 Q maxed - the sustain race stops being close from here. Harass every wave, shadow the jungle for a 2v2, and track her flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. timer for a NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. or R follow-up angle. Respect his Q at max rank; pull the wave and force him to spend Pool defensively before you commit to Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded..

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Vladimir Gwen
Level Description Level Description
3 Major 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. comes online; her clean all-in windows close from here 2 Major Full trading kit online; her best window before Vladimir's Pool exists
6 Major HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. amplifies kill pressure if it lands before Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. goes up 6 Major NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. adds a ranged execute and follow-up after an E dash
9 Critical Q maxed; the sustain race in extended trades stops being close 9 Minor First big item spike extends her damage further into the mid game
11 Major Second rank R widens the teamfight burst window; look for 2-target HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration.

Item Spikes

Vladimir Gwen
Item Description Item Description
Hextech AlternatorHextech AlternatorIncreases Ability Power. Deal bonus magic damage on attack periodically. (1100g) First-back component; funds the Rocketbelt spike and adds early haste for Q uptime Executioner's CallingExecutioner's CallingOvercomes enemies with high health gain (800g) Cuts the 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./HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. sustain that lets Vladimir win extended fights
Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion The dash closes what Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. usually opens for her; on-hit burst punishes her early resists Plated SteelcapsPlated SteelcapsEnhances Move Speed and reduces incoming basic attack damage (1100g) Shrugs off Q poke and Hemoplague's magic damage tick
Mejai's SoulstealerMejai's SoulstealerGrants Ability Power for kills and assists Stacks fast off a winning lane; a snowballing trade phase converts straight into a mid-game lead Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion Her own AP spike from a similar item pool - whoever hits this timing first usually wins the next skirmish
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapMassively increases Ability Power (3600g) Flat AP scales both halves of Crimson PactP – Crimson PactEvery 30 points of bonus Health gives Vladimir 1 Ability Power and every 1 point of Ability Power gives Vladimir 1.6 bonus Health (does not stack with itself). - the item that ends the close-matchup conversation

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 → Mejai's SoulstealerMejai's SoulstealerGrants Ability Power for kills and assists → Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's ShoesEnhances Move Speed and magic damage → Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapMassively increases Ability Power → Void StaffVoid StaffIncreases magic damage

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

Dash closes the gap her Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. usually opens for her; on-hit burst punishes low early resists. RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. is a fine alternate first item for the more sustain-heavy version of this fight.

2
Sorcerer's Shoes

Flat magic penetration keeps 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. relevant as she stacks health and resists

3
Mejai's Soulstealer

Buy while ahead; stacks off takedowns near her and converts a winning lane into a bigger lead

4
Rabadon's Deathcap

Flat AP scales both halves of Crimson PactP – Crimson PactEvery 30 points of bonus Health gives Vladimir 1 Ability Power and every 1 point of Ability Power gives Vladimir 1.6 bonus Health (does not stack with itself). - seals extended fights once it's online

Situational Adjustments

  • Void StaffVoid StaffIncreases magic damage: When 2+ enemies are building magic resist
  • Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions: Versus burst, or to bait NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. and a follow-up all-in
  • Banshee's VeilBanshee's VeilPeriodically blocks enemy abilities: When a second burst threat beyond Gwen (jungler, mid) is the bigger problem

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Vladimir Full Combo (Level 6+):

R – Hemoplague > Ghost > E (partial charge) > Q (Crimson Rush) > W to eat Needlework/E-burst > E tap > Q

Start with R before she can retreat into Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. - once she's inside it, Q and R both stop connecting from outside. Pool mid-combo to eat her answer, then finish as HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. pops.
Gwen Escape/Counter Combo:

Skip 'n Slash or Snip Snip! > autos in the empowered window > Needlework follow-up if he's below the threshold

Only start if Pool is already down - walking a combo into an available Pool just wastes every cooldown.

Trading Combos

Vladimir Short Trade:

Q > back; once her dash or Q is spent: Q > step in > E tap > walk out

Keep it short - the extended fight is what wins, not the poke. Save Pool for her real engage, not chip damage.
Gwen Quick Trade:

Snip Snip! (sidestep so only the center hits) or Skip 'n Slash in > 2 autos > disengage

Land the center snip for the true-damage tick or don't bother trading - a glancing Q loses the exchange to his 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.

Lethal Thresholds

  • Vladimir Kill Range: All-in at 6 when she's under 60% and Mist is down; HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. plus GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. and a full rotation closes it. Past level 9 with Q maxed, extended trades kill from a much higher threshold without needing R.
  • Gwen Kill Range: If his Pool is down and no GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. is up, a clean Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. into a full combo threatens from roughly 60%, more with IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration..
  • Critical Levels: Vladimir 3/6/9/11; Gwen 2/6; Teleport's 10:00 upgrade opens cross-map answers for both.

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 Secure safe CS without a real threat yet Hold wave just outside tower range Q only on exposed casters after Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. clears a wave None unless she griefs the wave Match her autos on wave 1; leave a straggler to start the freeze
2 Survive her best pre-Pool window Last-hit only; avoid thin waves near river None initiated by you; punish only a whiffed dash Low, and mostly hers Hold river/tri vision if the wave gets pushed to you
3 Unlock the answer (Pool) Fight only once W is off cooldown Q, then back; punish a missed Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. or Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. Medium if her spell whiffs and jungle is present Freeze 3+ full-HP casters near your tower
4-5 Hold the freeze, deny the bounce dive Farm under tower behind the freeze Only after her dash is spent Low Track her jungler's path and summoners
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 so GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. reaches R then GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration. when she's under 60% and Mist is down High with IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. or jungler help Freeze, confirm Mist is on cooldown, then commit
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 cannon waves Q every time it's up; don't overstay Medium Rotate toward Herald once the wave is parked
9+ Turn the sustain race one-sided Hover fog for flank Teleports Long trades favor you outright 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 for R angles
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 Mist or Pool before the real engage Pick her on Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. cooldown Set vision ~30s before objectives spawn
Late Game (16+) Teamfight execution Flank from fog rather than the front door Open with R before she can reach Mist HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. detonation window Hold Pool for NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. or E-burst, not chip damage

First Back Goals

Ideal Back (1100-1400g)

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

Recall once the wave is pushed under her tower and you're above 1100g - the bigger the wave left behind, the longer she's stuck holding it.

Standard Back (700-900g)

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

Take this if you're on defensive farming under tower instead of pushing; never back into a slow push you haven't shoved first.

Pressure Back (1500-1700g)

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

After a kill or a double-crash; walk back instead of a full recall so you keep the 10:00 TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. upgrade in reserve.

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Vladimir Gwen
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. Melee skirmisher hunting an isolated flank
Target Priority Gwen if she's isolating your carry
Enemy ADC
Enemy backline CC or support		 Vladimir specifically if Pool is down
Backline carry with no peel
Whoever's caught out of position
Objective Control HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. the choke point before contested drakes or Baron
Force a fight once your second item is online		 Start skirmishes while Vladimir is mid-recall
Deny vision so he can't safely flank in with TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
Positioning Flank from fog rather than walking in the front door
Pool through the first CC thrown at you
Re-enter as HemoplagueR – HemoplagueVladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. detonates		 Hunt the isolated pick rather than the grouped fight
Use Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. to reset distance after every trade
Other Tips FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-extend Hemoplague's radius if the enemy team is clumped
Pool eats point-blank execute-range ultimates for free		 Retreat into your own Mist rather than away from the fight - it's still your best defensive tool in a 5v5