K'Sante - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
1.0%

K'Santevs Vladimir

FTankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

K'Sante vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. K'Sante wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vladimir based on 7 games. K'Sante holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup.

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K'Sante Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how K'Sante 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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K'Sante - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
K'Sante
57.1% WR
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Vladimir vs K'Sante matchup - 42.9% win rate
Vladimir
42.9% WR

Who Wins the K'Sante vs Vladimir Matchup?

K'Sante wins the K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
K'Sante
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.3
CS / min
7.3
849
DMG / min
966
12,220
Gold / game
13,181
342
Heal / min
1,271
2,542
DMG Mitigated / min
777
1.4
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

K'Sante vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, K'Sante wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, giving K'Sante a 14.3 percentage point advantage. K'Sante dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vladimir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where K'Sante leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. K'Sante players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

K'Sante vs Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against K'Sante in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against K'Sante, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3K'Sante
7.3Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms K'Sante by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. K'Sante players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
849K'Sante
966Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages K'Sante by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. K'Sante 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
12,220K'Sante
13,181Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 961 more gold per game than K'Sante. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. K'Sante should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4K'Sante
0.2Vladimir
K'Sante brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes K'Sante far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,884K'Sante
2,048Vladimir
K'Sante vastly out-sustains Vladimir, healing and mitigating 836 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means K'Sante can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vladimir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vladimir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best K'Sante Build Against Vladimir

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats K'Sante needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for K'Sante against Vladimir are Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives K'Sante an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
K'Sante
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
K'Sante early game win rateK'Sante100.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir0.0%
Late Game
K'Sante
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
K'Sante late game win rateK'Sante50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

K'Sante dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means K'Sante can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with K'Sante at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vladimir. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best K'Sante Runes Against Vladimir

Resolve rune tree - K'Sante primary runes vs VladimirResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best K'Sante rune vs VladimirShield Bash - best K'Sante rune vs VladimirSecond Wind - best K'Sante rune vs VladimirOvergrowth - best K'Sante rune vs Vladimir
Inspiration rune tree - K'Sante secondary runes vs VladimirInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best K'Sante rune vs VladimirCosmic Insight - best K'Sante rune vs Vladimir
50.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows K'Sante to press their advantage against Vladimir, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


K'Sante matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows K'Sante'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 K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

K'Sante matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.46%596.182711,03345.8%48.6%
38.46%526.56199,26435.7%41.7%
44.19%436.174411,02940.0%46.4%
42.11%386.084010,11633.3%50.0%
39.29%286.471810,79041.7%37.5%
56.52%236.272610,96940.0%61.1%
47.83%236.579511,07330.0%61.5%
65.22%236.11,22411,61960.0%69.2%
40.91%225.86079,93133.3%46.1%
50.00%225.847710,02466.7%38.5%
54.55%225.577911,23725.0%71.4%
60.00%206.689210,63281.8%33.3%
40.00%206.066010,66142.9%38.5%
65.00%206.078910,18970.0%60.0%
36.84%196.265410,64333.3%38.5%
26.32%196.297712,23633.3%25.0%
61.11%186.475110,06160.0%62.5%
50.00%186.16009,78637.5%60.0%
55.56%185.968210,67383.3%41.7%
44.44%186.279210,06633.3%50.0%
58.82%176.266912,87850.0%61.5%
47.06%176.381811,26360.0%41.7%
41.18%176.472410,55840.0%41.7%
47.06%175.98039,42744.4%50.0%
56.25%166.488611,10542.9%66.7%
60.00%156.31,03310,39357.1%62.5%
40.00%156.879011,69871.4%12.5%
50.00%146.470510,42057.1%42.9%
57.14%146.459210,76883.3%37.5%
64.29%146.51,12812,51180.0%55.6%
35.71%146.07429,87316.7%50.0%
38.46%135.81,08011,81433.3%40.0%
76.92%136.591812,678100.0%66.7%
46.15%135.862310,09160.0%37.5%
53.85%136.66048,73637.5%80.0%
25.00%126.873410,89025.0%25.0%
41.67%125.284811,04350.0%37.5%
50.00%125.691111,3990.0%66.7%
27.27%116.067910,22640.0%16.7%
70.00%106.498612,389100.0%57.1%
33.33%96.176510,88966.7%16.7%
11.11%96.565510,88320.0%0.0%
14.29%76.356010,9110.0%25.0%
57.14%75.969211,5110.0%66.7%
57.14%76.384912,220100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.86637,5620.0%100.0%
33.33%66.45686,71840.0%0.0%
50.00%66.191814,4020.0%50.0%
60.00%57.194215,221100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.987910,48066.7%50.0%
20.00%55.654310,42833.3%0.0%
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K'Sante vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does K'Sante do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

K'Sante wins the K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does K'Sante do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, K'Sante has the advantage against Vladimir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. K'Sante players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does K'Sante do against Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, K'Sante takes over the K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. K'Sante scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup?

K'Sante wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means K'Sante is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best K'Sante build against Vladimir?

The best K'Sante build against Vladimir includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best K'Sante runes against Vladimir?

The best K'Sante runes against Vladimir use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the K'Sante vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does K'Sante counter Vladimir?

Yes, K'Sante has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate. K'Sante strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play K'Sante against Vladimir?

When playing K'Sante against Vladimir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.