Win Rate: 48.8%
Pick Rate: 0.5%
Ban Rate: 5.2%

Vladimir Top Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.20
Games: 656
Lane: Top
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

The most-played Patch 26.20 Vladimir build is Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Stormsurge, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Oracle Lens: 4.45% of games, 61.7% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

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Ionian Boots of Lucidity

Top Summoner Spells

Flash + Ghost
65.7%Win Rate74.5%Pick Rate
Ignite + Flash
54.5%Win Rate23.4%Pick Rate

Build Stats

61.70%Win Rate

+12.92%WR Diff

4.45%Pick Rate

47Matches

This Vladimir build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Vladimir build are Stormsurge, Void Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This item combination achieves a 61.7% win rate across 47 matches analyzed.

At full build, Vladimir gains a total of 480 AP, 300 Health, and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

Best Vladimir Runes

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Vladimir Abilities

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Vladimir build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Magic Damage. Lower in: Physical Resistance, Health, Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

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The most popular starting items for Vladimir are Doran's Ring, Health Potion, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 64.3% win rate and 29.8% pick rate.

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

64.3%Win Rate

29.8%Pick Rate

Dark Seal

Refillable Potion

50.0%Win Rate

12.8%Pick Rate

These are Vladimir's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Stormsurge (50.5% WR, +1.7% WR diff, 59.1% pick rate) provides 90 AP, 0.06% Speed. Void Staff (54.3% WR, +5.5% WR diff, 17.7% pick rate) provides 95 AP. Rabadon's Deathcap (53.5% WR, +4.7% WR diff, 52.4% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Stormsurge S Tier
Stormsurge
2,800
50.52%Win Rate
+1.74%WR Diff
59.15%Pick Rate
Void Staff S Tier
Void Staff
3,000
54.31%Win Rate
+5.53%WR Diff
17.68%Pick Rate
Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
53.49%Win Rate
+4.71%WR Diff
52.44%Pick Rate

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Vladimir players complete Riftmaker first in 5% of games, winning 66.7% of them. The median first item is finished at 12:54 (25th to 75th percentile: 11:54 to 14:18).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Riftmaker	66.7%	4.9%	12:54	30
Stormsurge	50.5%	50.7%	12:54	313
Cosmic Drive	49.6%	19.0%	13:06	117

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
StormsurgeLiandry's Torment	56.7%	10.8%	20:54	60
StormsurgeRabadon's Deathcap	52.0%	22.2%	21:36	123
StormsurgeRiftmaker	62.5%	4.3%	21:24	24

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
StormsurgeRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff	58.6%	7.9%	27:42	29
Hextech RocketbeltRiftmakerRabadon's Deathcap	37.5%	4.3%	29:12	16
StormsurgeRabadon's DeathcapShadowflame	66.7%	4.1%	26:42	15

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Fair sampleBased on 617 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Vladimir players max Q > E > W in 96% of games, winning 49.3% of the 611 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q	1			2	3		4		5
W			1											2	3		4	5
E		1						2		3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > W > E: 3% of games, 55.0% win rate
E > Q > W: 1% of games, 75.0% win rate

Fair sampleBased on 638 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Top situational items for Vladimir include Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Liandry's Torment S Tier
Liandry's Torment
3,000
50.93%Win Rate
+2.15%WR Diff
16.46%Pick Rate
Zhonya's Hourglass S Tier
Zhonya's Hourglass
3,250
52.88%Win Rate
+4.10%WR Diff
15.85%Pick Rate

The best boots for Vladimir are Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Ionian Boots of Lucidity S Tier
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
900
48.84%Win Rate
+0.06%WR Diff
45.88%Pick Rate

The recommended trinket for Vladimir is Oracle Lens for vision control and map awareness.

Oracle Lens S Tier
Oracle Lens
0
52.46%Win Rate
+3.68%WR Diff
9.30%Pick Rate

Combined statistics from all items in this Vladimir build.

Movement Speed:45
Ability Power:480
Movement Speed:6%
Health:300
Armor:50

When facing Vladimir's top counters like Jax, Akali, Trundle, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Liandry's Torment or Zhonya's Hourglass based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Vladimir performance.

Jax
26.9%Win Rate
-21.86%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Liandry's Torment
Akali
12.5%Win Rate
-36.28%WR Diff
Trundle
21.4%Win Rate
-27.35%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Zhonya's Hourglass

burst mageFirst Power Spike2,800gRiftmaker at 12:54 (median)

This Vladimir burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 61.7% win rate comes from only 47 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 480 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Vladimir with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Vladimir's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build no built-in sustain for extended fights and limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns. With a total gold cost of 16,450, this Vladimir build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Stormsurge, Void Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Vladimir build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 480 total AP

Weaknesses

No built-in sustain for extended fights
Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

Vladimir Top Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

637 games

Most Vladimir Top players rush Stormsurge first (51% of games), finished at a median of 12.9 minutes. Ionian Boots of Lucidity are the usual boots (47%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Ghost (68%). The game usually starts with Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion.

Vladimir boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Ionian Boots of LucidityMost played	47.3%	48.8%	301
Sorcerer's Shoes	38.0%	50.4%	242
Boots of Swiftness	9.6%	50.8%	61

Vladimir starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2Most played	44.5%	51.2%	283
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2 + Stealth Ward	34.6%	51.4%	220
Dark Seal + Refillable Potion	7.9%	42.0%	50

Vladimir summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + GhostMost played	68.0%	49.7%	433
Flash + Ignite	25.0%	51.6%	159

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Vladimir First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Vladimir players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Stormsurge	12.9 min 11.3-14.4 min	50.7%	50.5%	313
Cosmic Drive	13.1 min 11.8-15.4 min	19.0%	49.6%	117
Hextech Rocketbelt	12.0 min 10.5-13.5 min	17.8%	44.5%	110

Every Vladimir Top Item by Win Rate

The completed items Vladimir players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
StormsurgeMost played	60.9%	50.5%	388
Rabadon's Deathcap	54.0%	53.5%	344
Cosmic Drive	28.7%	48.6%	183
Riftmaker	28.4%	58.0%	181
Hextech Rocketbelt	21.2%	47.4%	135
Void Staff	18.2%	54.3%	116
Liandry's Torment	17.0%	50.9%	108
Zhonya's Hourglass	16.3%	52.9%	104
Shadowflame	14.1%	53.3%	90
Mejai's Soulstealer	9.3%	79.7%	59

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Ability Haste: 10
Move Speed: 45

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Vladimir Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Vladimir build?

The best Vladimir build in this patch includes Stormsurge, Void Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This build has a 61.70% win rate and is picked 4.45% of the time.

What are Vladimir's core items?

Vladimir's core items are Stormsurge, Void Staff, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Vladimir's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Vladimir?

Ionian Boots of Lucidity are the best boots for Vladimir. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Vladimir's playstyle. They are included in 4.5% of Vladimir builds.

What is the best trinket for Vladimir?

Oracle Lens is the best trinket for Vladimir. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Oracle Lens helps Vladimir maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Vladimir builds?

Yes, alternative Vladimir builds include options like situational item choices. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Vladimir?

MetaBot sources its build data for Vladimir directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Vladimir builds are?

MetaBot only counts Vladimir games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Vladimir's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

Vladimir Top Build: Items & Boots

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Vladimir Starting Items

Best Vladimir Core Items - Build These First

Stormsurge

Void Staff

Rabadon's Deathcap

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High Win Rate Situational Items for Vladimir

Liandry's Torment

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Vladimir Boots