Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vladimirvs Ahri

BMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ahri wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Vladimir based on 36 games. Ahri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup.

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Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir 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 - 38.9% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
38.9% WR
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Ahri vs Vladimir matchup - 61.1% win rate
Ahri
61.1% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Ahri Matchup?

Ahri wins the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Ahri
Matches: 36
38.9%
Win Rate
61.1%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
911
DMG / min
918
11,082
Gold / game
11,053
1,011
Heal / min
230
584
DMG Mitigated / min
343
0.1
CC / min
0.7
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
36.4%
Late Game WR
63.6%

Vladimir vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 38.9%, giving Ahri a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Ahri 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 Ahri leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ahri 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.

Vladimir vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Ahri in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Vladimir
6.5Ahri
Vladimir and Ahri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
911Vladimir
918Ahri
Damage output is virtually even between Vladimir and Ahri, with only 7 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,082Vladimir
11,053Ahri
Vladimir and Ahri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 28 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Vladimir
0.7Ahri
Ahri provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ahri coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,595Vladimir
573Ahri
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 1,023 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Ahri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Ahri are Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ahri
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir42.9%
Ahri early game win rateAhri57.1%
Late Game
Ahri
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir36.4%
Ahri late game win rateAhri63.6%

Ahri 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 Ahri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ahri 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 Vladimir Runes Against Ahri

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs AhriSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs AhriNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs AhriTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs AhriGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Ahri
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs AhriPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs AhriLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Ahri
41.7% WR

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


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

Vladimir 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
63.46%526.71,06711,95759.1%66.7%
53.66%417.090211,80053.3%53.9%
51.35%376.91,03912,28946.7%54.5%
38.89%366.891111,08242.9%36.4%
50.00%347.01,14912,31654.5%47.8%
63.64%336.91,18212,26575.0%57.1%
63.64%336.71,12612,15453.9%70.0%
56.67%306.51,11711,90043.8%71.4%
44.83%297.395612,28533.3%50.0%
46.15%266.81,00411,40346.7%45.5%
38.46%266.698911,75458.3%21.4%
44.00%257.098710,00945.5%42.9%
28.57%216.77779,98130.0%27.3%
47.37%197.081910,41650.0%45.5%
72.22%186.898914,0230.0%81.3%
55.56%186.889912,71775.0%50.0%
76.47%177.297112,91885.7%70.0%
41.18%175.98238,24223.1%100.0%
47.06%177.492712,50133.3%54.5%
50.00%166.880711,75340.0%54.5%
40.00%157.21,05911,09860.0%30.0%
53.33%157.21,21214,08340.0%60.0%
57.14%147.11,01412,72375.0%50.0%
57.14%146.61,14712,88350.0%60.0%
66.67%126.91,01711,65150.0%75.0%
58.33%126.81,05114,51750.0%60.0%
50.00%126.08329,65140.0%57.1%
54.55%116.91,13611,61140.0%66.7%
81.82%117.09729,87680.0%83.3%
60.00%106.594014,815100.0%50.0%
60.00%106.782512,955100.0%50.0%
40.00%106.59299,30440.0%40.0%
50.00%107.198213,5110.0%50.0%
30.00%107.383010,0710.0%50.0%
40.00%106.71,05111,69560.0%20.0%
55.56%96.797110,47480.0%25.0%
50.00%86.476710,46225.0%75.0%
75.00%87.11,03311,19375.0%75.0%
50.00%86.71,01212,15950.0%50.0%
50.00%86.285511,66025.0%75.0%
42.86%76.378213,19450.0%40.0%
71.43%76.56468,00650.0%100.0%
42.86%75.61,27811,63366.7%25.0%
28.57%76.781212,4710.0%28.6%
42.86%77.41,21610,64775.0%0.0%
57.14%76.65298,18650.0%100.0%
42.86%77.383412,00150.0%40.0%
71.43%77.41,12713,14133.3%100.0%
14.29%78.21,10213,19050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.279211,7450.0%40.0%
33.33%67.181911,62250.0%0.0%
33.33%67.773810,61733.3%33.3%
50.00%66.98408,66550.0%50.0%
50.00%67.51,46515,476100.0%40.0%
33.33%67.384813,27950.0%25.0%
33.33%66.47578,48550.0%0.0%
16.67%65.91,09010,4830.0%25.0%
50.00%66.567210,68675.0%0.0%
66.67%67.21,29613,8650.0%80.0%
60.00%56.09737,85266.7%50.0%
40.00%57.393010,27133.3%50.0%
20.00%56.91,01414,0690.0%25.0%
40.00%57.189714,1750.0%50.0%
40.00%57.899511,6160.0%50.0%
40.00%56.383710,62650.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,26810,44350.0%33.3%
60.00%57.61,22512,77366.7%50.0%
0.00%55.75088,5610.0%0.0%
80.00%57.21,38615,289100.0%66.7%
0.00%56.39599,0960.0%0.0%
40.00%56.580110,43966.7%0.0%

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Vladimir vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Ahri wins the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Ahri takes over the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup?

Ahri wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Ahri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Ahri?

The best Vladimir build against Ahri includes Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Ahri?

The best Vladimir runes against Ahri use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.7% win rate in the Vladimir vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Ahri?

No, Vladimir struggles against Ahri with only a 38.9% win rate. Ahri has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ahri's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Ahri?

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