Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Azirvs Vladimir

DMageMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vladimir wins with a 62.9% win rate (+25.7%) over Azir based on 35 games. Vladimir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Vladimir matchup.

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Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Azir - 37.1% win rate in this matchup
Azir
37.1% WR
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Vladimir vs Azir matchup - 62.9% win rate
Vladimir
62.9% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Azir vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 35
37.1%
Win Rate
62.9%
6.6
CS / min
7.2
971
DMG / min
1,112
10,995
Gold / game
13,194
76
Heal / min
1,250
513
DMG Mitigated / min
689
0.4
CC / min
0.2
28.6%
Early Game WR
71.4%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Azir vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 62.9% win rate compared to Azir's 37.1%, giving Vladimir a 25.7 percentage point advantage. Vladimir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vladimir leads by 1,350 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vladimir overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Azir
7.2Vladimir
Vladimir edges out Azir by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
971Azir
1,112Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages Azir by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,995Azir
13,194Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 2,200 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.2Vladimir
Both Azir and Vladimir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
589Azir
1,939Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 1,350 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Vladimir

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Vladimir are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir28.6%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir71.4%
Late Game
Vladimir
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir42.9%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir57.1%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Vladimir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vladimir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs VladimirPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs VladimirCut Down - best Azir rune vs Vladimir
Resolve rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs VladimirResolve
Bone Plating - best Azir rune vs VladimirOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Vladimir
57.1% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Vladimir in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.23%627.489012,19546.4%58.8%
48.08%526.892311,65733.3%58.1%
44.00%506.993013,00755.6%37.5%
30.61%497.196411,76624.1%40.0%
44.44%456.892812,99135.7%48.4%
34.88%436.770510,95440.0%30.4%
44.19%437.389011,93536.8%50.0%
45.24%426.983812,11536.8%52.2%
37.14%356.697110,99528.6%42.9%
41.18%346.973411,49855.6%25.0%
57.58%337.099012,10857.1%57.9%
51.52%336.991611,38942.9%57.9%
48.48%336.569611,14243.8%52.9%
50.00%327.093511,80666.7%35.3%
51.61%317.275512,26940.0%62.5%
40.00%256.672610,00942.9%36.4%
54.17%246.891012,09760.0%50.0%
69.57%237.093012,76477.8%64.3%
30.00%207.280211,67740.0%20.0%
40.00%206.784010,47625.0%62.5%
45.00%207.690710,50233.3%62.5%
45.00%207.51,07512,14740.0%50.0%
26.32%196.780413,32120.0%28.6%
42.11%197.378112,08344.4%40.0%
52.63%197.082212,52475.0%36.4%
61.11%187.487212,88233.3%75.0%
41.18%176.673310,73025.0%55.6%
43.75%167.267910,27725.0%62.5%
56.25%167.486512,32660.0%54.5%
62.50%167.281012,76140.0%72.7%
62.50%167.71,01712,424100.0%33.3%
40.00%157.191512,19560.0%30.0%
50.00%146.898912,29660.0%44.4%
42.86%147.482810,86144.4%40.0%
53.85%137.41,06014,94566.7%50.0%
63.64%116.993211,13250.0%80.0%
45.45%117.07759,91916.7%80.0%
27.27%117.31,03314,1940.0%37.5%
45.45%117.678412,66060.0%33.3%
60.00%106.987312,56133.3%71.4%
40.00%106.71,01613,14340.0%40.0%
60.00%107.082410,604100.0%20.0%
60.00%106.21,19114,53450.0%62.5%
22.22%96.365812,4390.0%28.6%
66.67%97.588811,810100.0%40.0%
37.50%86.980012,16533.3%40.0%
12.50%86.88599,8710.0%50.0%
62.50%86.782310,79966.7%60.0%
25.00%87.283811,69850.0%16.7%
87.50%87.897213,21580.0%100.0%
57.14%77.998113,55866.7%50.0%
42.86%76.878610,98150.0%33.3%
28.57%77.01,02212,5210.0%40.0%
16.67%67.71,0478,46325.0%0.0%
40.00%57.51,17713,53133.3%50.0%
20.00%57.579010,7220.0%33.3%
60.00%57.768014,441100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.884712,3010.0%80.0%
60.00%56.61,01113,596100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.391812,2930.0%75.0%
40.00%55.83975,50240.0%0.0%

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Azir vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Azir vs Vladimir matchup with a 62.9% win rate compared to Azir's 37.1%, a 25.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Azir do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Azir with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Azir vs Vladimir matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Vladimir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Azir with a 62.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.7 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Vladimir?

The best Azir build against Vladimir includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Vladimir?

The best Azir runes against Vladimir use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Azir vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Vladimir?

No, Azir struggles against Vladimir with only a 37.1% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Azir against Vladimir?

When playing Azir against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vladimir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.