Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Lucianvs Vladimir

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Vladimir is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lucian wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vladimir based on 6 games. Lucian holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup.

Lucian Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian 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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Vladimir - 50.0% win rateVladimir(50.0%)
Lucian - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
50.0% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Lucian matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vladimir
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Vladimir Matchup?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.0
CS / min
7.3
798
DMG / min
1,194
9,968
Gold / game
12,271
151
Heal / min
1,348
452
DMG Mitigated / min
716
0.0
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Lucian vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Vladimir matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 50.0%, giving Lucian a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Lucian holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Vladimir can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vladimir leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vladimir's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lucian vs Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Lucian in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Lucian
7.3Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms Lucian by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Lucian players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
798Lucian
1,194Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages Lucian by 396 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lucian 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
9,968Lucian
12,271Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 2,302 more gold per game than Lucian. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lucian should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.0Lucian
0.2Vladimir
Both Lucian 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
603Lucian
2,065Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Lucian, healing and mitigating 1,462 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lucian is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lucian, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lucian Build Against Vladimir

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Lucian needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lucian against Vladimir are Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Lucian an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lucian
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian50.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Late Game
Lucian
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lucian and Vladimir, with Lucian holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Lucian 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.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Lucian nor Vladimir has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Lucian Runes Against Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Press the Attack - best Lucian rune vs VladimirPresence of Mind - best Lucian rune vs VladimirLegend: Bloodline - best Lucian rune vs VladimirCut Down - best Lucian rune vs Vladimir
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs VladimirInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Lucian rune vs VladimirMagical Footwear - best Lucian rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Lucian maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vladimir.


Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Lucian'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 Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lucian matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.77%2156.788214,12641.3%56.1%
44.21%1906.887513,76345.8%42.5%
50.00%1787.192213,78750.6%49.5%
50.88%1716.891813,72052.6%49.5%
40.99%1616.485813,26843.4%38.8%
50.00%1386.995314,10052.4%48.0%
49.15%1187.01,01214,50356.3%44.3%
50.51%996.992513,55057.1%44.0%
44.33%976.886812,55840.4%48.9%
40.96%836.990912,97642.9%39.0%
53.52%716.688614,09653.1%53.9%
50.00%686.798113,70555.9%44.1%
50.75%676.793513,64151.9%50.0%
45.90%616.785613,29455.2%37.5%
43.33%606.688213,57138.5%47.1%
46.67%457.194414,81356.3%41.4%
53.49%437.294313,61865.0%43.5%
60.98%416.997814,75966.7%56.5%
45.71%357.196515,72246.7%45.0%
45.71%356.384913,54833.3%52.2%
44.12%347.391014,18340.0%47.4%
33.33%306.91,05614,25123.1%41.2%
53.57%287.096615,12153.3%53.9%
50.00%266.593414,70425.0%71.4%
41.67%246.986113,36440.0%42.9%
37.50%246.378013,67225.0%43.8%
33.33%187.097413,03450.0%12.5%
37.50%167.199613,36050.0%16.7%
33.33%156.673912,24342.9%25.0%
50.00%146.589213,31150.0%50.0%
35.71%147.293413,69042.9%28.6%
61.54%137.096014,92842.9%83.3%
25.00%126.986714,2690.0%42.9%
50.00%126.579113,26850.0%50.0%
33.33%97.073512,88350.0%0.0%
37.50%86.889511,53733.3%40.0%
42.86%77.57686,68140.0%50.0%
83.33%65.875612,513100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.07989,96850.0%50.0%
33.33%66.999313,598100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.666512,01850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.375412,9350.0%66.7%
20.00%56.070512,04433.3%0.0%
20.00%55.75457,9380.0%50.0%
80.00%57.21,10915,213100.0%75.0%
20.00%56.165310,6460.0%50.0%

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Lucian vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Lucian do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Lucian has the advantage against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lucian players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lucian do against Vladimir in the late game?

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

Who wins the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Vladimir?

The best Lucian build against Vladimir includes Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver, Mortal Reminder with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lucian runes against Vladimir?

The best Lucian runes against Vladimir use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lucian counter Vladimir?

Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate. Lucian slightly edges out Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Lucian against Vladimir?

When playing Lucian 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.