Vladimir TFT champion portrait - Set 4
Avg Place
4.66
1st Place
10.4%
Top 4
46.1%
Pick Rate
1.5%

VladimirTFT Build

Set 4
SetSet 16
Matches734,119
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Vladimir build for TFT Set 4 with 61.5% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Spirit Visage. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 4 Vladimir builds: Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (61.54% top four rate, +15.42% difference); Ionic Spark, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (56.00% top four rate, +9.88% difference); Bloodthirster, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (52.63% top four rate, +6.51% difference)

Avg Placement:4.00
Top 4 Rate:61.54%
Top 4 Diff:+15.42%
1st Place Rate:15.38%
Pick Rate:0.24%
Avg Placement:4.40
Top 4 Rate:56.00%
Top 4 Diff:+9.88%
1st Place Rate:16.00%
Pick Rate:0.23%
Avg Placement:4.63
Top 4 Rate:52.63%
Top 4 Diff:+6.51%
1st Place Rate:15.79%
Pick Rate:0.17%

Vladimir Component Priority Order in Set 4

When playing Vladimir in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Negatron Cloak, Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Vladimir's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Negatron Cloak - Priority 1 component for Vladimir in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 6 builds
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Sparring Gloves - Priority 2 component for Vladimir in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 4 builds
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Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 3 component for Vladimir in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 5 builds
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Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Vladimir in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 4 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Vladimir in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 4 builds

Why These Components for Vladimir?

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 1st priority component for Vladimir, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, Adaptive Helm, which are core items for maximizing Vladimir's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Vladimir, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Vladimir's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 3rd priority component for Vladimir, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Rabadon's Deathcap, Ionic Spark, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Vladimir's effectiveness.

Vladimir Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Negatron Cloak on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Vladimir's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Negatron Cloak or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Vladimir's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Vladimir in Set 4

High PriorityVladimir is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Vladimir item build achieves a 61.5% top four rate, which is +15.4% higher than Vladimir's base rate of 46.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate50.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+4.3%
Avg Placement4.55
1st Place Rate9.4%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate46.1%
Best Build Diff+15.4%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Vladimir Itemization in Set 4

Excellent Item Scaling

Vladimir's best item build provides +15.4% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Vladimir only achieves 4.55 average placement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 2-cost champion, Vladimir is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Vladimir Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Vladimir itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Vladimir has a base top four rate of 46.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Vladimir item build achieves a 61.5% top four rate, representing a +15.4% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Vladimir achieves 50.4% top four rate (+4.3% vs base) with 4.55 average placement.

Itemized Vladimir has a 9.4% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.

When to Itemize Vladimir

  • When you find Vladimir early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Vladimir's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Vladimir through slow rolling

When NOT to Itemize Vladimir

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Vladimir Items in TFT Set 4

The best Vladimir item is Thief's Gloves with a 54.17% win rate (+8.05% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 5.21% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 6.12% pick rate and 47.48% win rate. Adaptive Helm has the highest first place rate at 16.10%. The top three Vladimir items are Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Spirit Visage.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B54.17%+8.05%15.95%5.21%659
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B50.38%+4.26%14.76%4.15%526
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B50.20%+4.08%14.34%3.93%498
4
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B49.55%+3.43%14.72%2.63%333
5
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B49.03%+2.91%14.91%2.45%310
6
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A48.96%+2.84%16.01%3.79%480
7
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B47.48%+1.36%14.71%6.12%775
8
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B46.97%+0.85%14.16%5.35%677
9
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
A45.95%-0.17%16.10%2.63%333
10
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
B45.33%-0.79%13.48%4.06%514
11
Chain VestGiant's Belt
B43.65%-2.47%14.73%4.29%543
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Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
B42.52%-3.60%13.96%4.07%515
13
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B41.49%-4.63%13.98%4.04%511
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B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B36.40%-9.72%14.15%5.23%662

Best Vladimir Artifact Items in TFT Set 4

The best Vladimir artifact item is Talisman Of Ascension with a 84.00% win rate (+37.88% vs base), 17.75% first place rate, and 0.20% pick rate. The most popular is Dawncore with a 0.22% pick rate and 42.86% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 23.40%. The top three Vladimir artifact items are Talisman Of Ascension, Aegis of Dusk, and Seeker's Armguard.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A84.00%+37.88%17.75%0.20%25
A64.29%+18.17%19.08%0.11%14
A63.16%+17.04%20.22%0.15%19
4A61.90%+15.78%17.83%0.17%21
5A57.14%+11.02%21.15%0.11%14
6A55.00%+8.88%21.87%0.16%20
7A54.17%+8.05%18.62%0.19%24
8A47.37%+1.25%22.39%0.15%19
9A42.86%-3.26%19.60%0.22%28
10A40.91%-5.21%19.61%0.17%22
11A40.00%-6.12%20.57%0.12%15
12A36.84%-9.28%23.40%0.15%19
13A36.36%-9.76%19.92%0.09%11
14A20.00%-26.12%19.59%0.16%20
15A20.00%-26.12%20.80%0.12%15
16A15.38%-30.74%18.73%0.10%13

Best Vladimir Radiant Items in TFT Set 4

The best Vladimir radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 76.19% win rate (+30.07% vs base), 15.57% first place rate, and 0.17% pick rate. The top three Vladimir radiant items are Radiant Thief's Gloves, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Hand of Justice.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B76.19%+30.07%15.57%0.17%21
B75.00%+28.88%14.44%0.13%16
B58.82%+12.70%18.12%0.13%17
4A54.55%+8.43%18.59%0.09%11
5B50.00%+3.88%16.44%0.11%14
6A11.76%-34.36%19.43%0.13%17
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Vladimir Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vladimir's best build in Set 4?

The best Vladimir build in Set 4 is Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve, and Hand Of Justice with a 61.54% top four rate, 15.38% first place rate, and 4.00 average placement. This build is picked 0.24% of the time.

What is the best item for Vladimir?

The best item for Vladimir is Thief's Gloves with a 54.17% win rate. This item is picked 5.21% of the time and has won 357 matches across 659 games.

Which item is most popular on Vladimir?

Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Vladimir with a 6.12% pick rate. This item maintains a 47.48% win rate and has been used in 775 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Vladimir?

The top 3 items for Vladimir are Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Spirit Visage with an average win rate of 51.58%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Vladimir item builds have?

The Vladimir item builds are based on 7,336 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 357 victories.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Vladimir?

While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 54.17%, the best Vladimir build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Titan's Resolve, and Spirit Visage as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Vladimir in TFT Set 4?

The top components to prioritize for Vladimir in Set 4 are Negatron Cloak, Needlessly Large Rod, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Vladimir's highest win rate item builds. Negatron Cloak is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Vladimir's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Vladimir in TFT?

When playing Vladimir in TFT Set 4, prioritize Negatron Cloak on the first carousel as it builds into Vladimir's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Vladimir's optimal items.

Should I itemize Vladimir in TFT Set 4?

Vladimir is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Vladimir's best item build achieves a +15.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 46.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Vladimir a good item holder in TFT Set 4?

Vladimir is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Vladimir achieves +15.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

What is Vladimir's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?

When properly itemized, Vladimir achieves an average top four rate of 50.4% in TFT Set 4, which is +4.3% compared to the base rate of 46.1%. The best Vladimir item build reaches 61.5% top four rate with a 4.00 average placement.

What is the best Vladimir emblem?

The best Vladimir emblem is Spirit Emblem with a 81.25% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.13% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.

What is the top Vladimir radiant item?

The top Vladimir radiant item is Radiant Edge of Night with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.

What is the best Vladimir artifact?

The best Vladimir artifact is Rapid Firecannon with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.