Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vladimirvs Azir

AMageFighter
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vladimir wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Azir based on 5 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Azir 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
60.0% WR
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Azir vs Vladimir matchup - 40.0% win rate
Azir
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Azir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Azir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
8.1
CS / min
7.6
1,150
DMG / min
1,085
14,763
Gold / game
13,373
1,496
Heal / min
101
699
DMG Mitigated / min
635
0.1
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Vladimir vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, giving Vladimir a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vladimir vs Azir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
8.1Vladimir
7.6Azir
Vladimir edges out Azir by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
1,150Vladimir
1,085Azir
Vladimir deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Azir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Azir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vladimir's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,763Vladimir
13,373Azir
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,390 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Vladimir
0.6Azir
Azir provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Azir coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,196Vladimir
736Azir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 1,460 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Azir

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Azir are Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives Vladimir 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 Vladimir vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir0.0%
Azir early game win rateAzir100.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir100.0%
Azir late game win rateAzir0.0%

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

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Azir must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vladimir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vladimir survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Vladimir Runes Against Azir

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs AzirSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Vladimir rune vs AzirNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs AzirTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs AzirGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Azir
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs AzirPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs AzirLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Vladimir to press their advantage against Azir, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.14%1146.61,07412,32056.4%55.9%
50.00%387.287110,97061.9%35.3%
51.35%377.11,03311,36348.0%58.3%
58.33%367.593212,20457.9%58.8%
50.00%347.51,08412,57458.8%41.2%
51.61%316.71,03312,12130.8%66.7%
53.57%286.784811,44536.4%64.7%
61.54%267.21,08110,68653.9%69.2%
72.00%256.587411,63485.7%54.5%
56.00%257.01,00012,55754.5%57.1%
48.00%257.11,06712,63071.4%38.9%
45.83%247.189911,24850.0%41.7%
54.55%227.292312,43950.0%58.3%
63.16%196.71,18913,33550.0%72.7%
36.84%196.991212,13933.3%40.0%
61.11%187.182510,27754.5%71.4%
35.29%176.297610,77337.5%33.3%
31.25%166.51,03111,63440.0%27.3%
62.50%165.67149,81457.1%66.7%
62.50%167.01,36812,75271.4%55.6%
73.33%157.41,03512,10071.4%75.0%
40.00%157.192511,40042.9%37.5%
64.29%146.698812,16960.0%66.7%
46.15%137.31,10511,67050.0%42.9%
69.23%137.91,01112,06657.1%83.3%
61.54%137.21,20615,81850.0%71.4%
30.77%137.178511,61733.3%28.6%
69.23%136.595412,22750.0%77.8%
50.00%126.51,00012,00040.0%57.1%
75.00%127.01,02013,24966.7%77.8%
36.36%116.81,04913,2660.0%44.4%
54.55%116.61,04912,41040.0%66.7%
9.09%117.57039,19614.3%0.0%
45.45%116.484111,17950.0%40.0%
45.45%117.71,14913,9320.0%71.4%
40.00%106.685910,79250.0%33.3%
70.00%107.41,05311,91366.7%71.4%
70.00%107.91,29015,325100.0%66.7%
30.00%107.01,11913,6510.0%37.5%
40.00%106.794012,9940.0%44.4%
70.00%106.27039,48083.3%50.0%
44.44%96.91,04411,84940.0%50.0%
88.89%96.765910,128100.0%66.7%
44.44%96.61,01111,41750.0%33.3%
44.44%96.91,09711,34760.0%25.0%
77.78%97.093612,50466.7%83.3%
22.22%96.26869,5170.0%40.0%
25.00%87.21,07312,9310.0%33.3%
25.00%86.51,00912,2710.0%40.0%
37.50%86.884011,59833.3%40.0%
28.57%77.11,15512,98925.0%33.3%
57.14%77.692412,73650.0%60.0%
33.33%67.493510,9030.0%50.0%
33.33%67.41,19011,24833.3%33.3%
33.33%67.91,05412,86750.0%25.0%
33.33%66.88597,96233.3%33.3%
50.00%66.694810,80425.0%100.0%
50.00%66.91,00912,392100.0%25.0%
66.67%66.769610,73160.0%100.0%
50.00%67.51,01513,88050.0%50.0%
66.67%67.71,03912,06366.7%66.7%
100.00%66.880310,055100.0%100.0%
50.00%66.987913,68566.7%33.3%
60.00%57.27056,85475.0%0.0%
60.00%57.082910,23850.0%100.0%
60.00%57.998513,24033.3%100.0%
80.00%57.01,20313,74966.7%100.0%
60.00%56.783913,437100.0%33.3%
0.00%57.17639,9060.0%0.0%
20.00%57.391411,5660.0%50.0%
40.00%56.37028,88333.3%50.0%
20.00%58.273411,04050.0%0.0%
20.00%57.585013,5430.0%25.0%
80.00%56.61,01411,644100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.01,03814,284100.0%33.3%
60.00%58.11,15014,7630.0%100.0%

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Vladimir vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Azir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Azir matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Vladimir do against Azir in the early game?

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

How does Vladimir do against Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Azir matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Azir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Azir with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Azir?

The best Vladimir build against Azir includes Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap, Mejai's Soulstealer with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Azir?

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

Does Vladimir counter Azir?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 60.0% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Azir?

When playing Vladimir against Azir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Azir. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.