Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Lucianvs Vladimir

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Lucian wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Vladimir based on 16 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.

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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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Lucian - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
56.3% WR
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Vladimir vs Lucian matchup - 43.8% win rate
Vladimir
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Vladimir Matchup?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 16
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
6.8
CS / min
7.0
1,215
DMG / min
951
14,485
Gold / game
13,046
272
Heal / min
1,014
489
DMG Mitigated / min
625
0.0
CC / min
0.2
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Lucian vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Vladimir's 43.8%, giving Lucian a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Lucian 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 Vladimir leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian 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.

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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Lucian
7.0Vladimir
Lucian and Vladimir farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,215Lucian
951Vladimir
Lucian heavily out-damages Vladimir by 264 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lucian's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,485Lucian
13,046Vladimir
Lucian generates a commanding 1,439 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Lucian consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir 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 (0.1s/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
761Lucian
1,640Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Lucian, healing and mitigating 879 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

Gunmetal Greaves 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 Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. 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
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian57.1%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir42.9%
Late Game
Lucian
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian55.6%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir44.4%

Lucian dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Lucian can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lucian 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 Lucian Runes Against Vladimir

Domination rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs VladimirDomination
Electrocute - best Lucian rune vs VladimirSudden Impact - best Lucian rune vs VladimirSixth Sense - best Lucian rune vs VladimirTreasure Hunter - best Lucian rune vs Vladimir
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs VladimirInspiration
Cash Back - best Lucian rune vs VladimirBiscuit Delivery - best Lucian rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Lucian to press their advantage against Vladimir, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.90%4266.885113,44642.4%45.2%
42.78%3886.787313,40542.5%43.0%
54.52%3436.786613,39454.4%54.6%
41.51%3186.584013,26141.9%41.2%
47.63%3176.989713,15450.0%45.7%
41.05%2856.991013,74742.7%39.9%
52.40%2507.089913,23651.7%53.1%
54.27%1996.994914,12755.1%53.7%
45.70%1516.895313,75541.5%48.8%
44.09%1276.788313,20651.6%36.9%
42.06%1266.785213,69747.2%38.4%
54.13%1096.787314,30157.1%51.7%
55.14%1076.787313,34948.2%62.8%
49.52%1056.889813,92552.3%47.5%
54.00%1007.093113,77253.5%54.4%
56.84%956.795414,25746.7%61.5%
59.78%926.81,01414,15550.0%68.0%
62.50%807.499514,74157.1%66.7%
40.51%797.393313,16435.1%45.2%
53.25%777.291113,70254.5%52.3%
50.00%726.984812,99550.0%50.0%
54.90%517.393413,50250.0%59.3%
43.48%466.882513,72635.3%48.3%
53.85%396.973612,04150.0%56.5%
50.00%387.284414,34350.0%50.0%
41.67%366.588114,15546.1%39.1%
41.67%367.187912,64338.9%44.4%
57.58%336.974811,71057.9%57.1%
57.58%336.683413,56338.5%70.0%
44.00%257.01,00714,52355.6%37.5%
58.33%247.11,07115,60760.0%57.1%
39.13%236.777613,38833.3%42.9%
43.48%236.579413,08920.0%61.5%
44.44%186.91,05714,03533.3%55.6%
35.29%176.774111,69230.0%42.9%
64.71%176.987214,83275.0%55.6%
56.25%166.81,21514,48557.1%55.6%
68.75%167.21,03912,68770.0%66.7%
40.00%156.881212,13350.0%28.6%
61.54%137.083313,51175.0%40.0%
33.33%127.281513,64433.3%33.3%
20.00%107.095714,7270.0%25.0%
55.56%97.369513,3950.0%100.0%
50.00%86.981113,14560.0%33.3%
25.00%85.75209,5880.0%66.7%
14.29%77.086110,46820.0%0.0%
57.14%76.71,14414,11175.0%33.3%
28.57%77.01,03510,2310.0%50.0%
50.00%66.798017,371100.0%40.0%
66.67%66.281113,014100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,19010,20450.0%50.0%
33.33%65.688113,02533.3%33.3%
66.67%67.51,18916,13350.0%75.0%
33.33%66.294912,0310.0%50.0%
50.00%67.21,11616,1530.0%50.0%
16.67%67.18069,83920.0%0.0%
50.00%67.053311,28533.3%66.7%
60.00%57.378813,4220.0%100.0%
20.00%57.999312,09433.3%0.0%
0.00%55.96519,4900.0%0.0%
40.00%56.41,07915,21250.0%33.3%

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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 56.3% win rate compared to Vladimir's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Lucian do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Lucian has the advantage against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. 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 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Vladimir?

The best Lucian build against Vladimir includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Domination 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 56.3% win rate. Lucian strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.