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

Vladimirvs Darius

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

Vladimir vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vladimir wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Darius based on 5 games. Vladimir 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 Darius 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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Darius vs Vladimir matchup - 40.0% win rate
Darius
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Darius Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Darius matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.6
CS / min
5.7
1,225
DMG / min
573
12,773
Gold / game
8,705
1,216
Heal / min
226
645
DMG Mitigated / min
923
0.2
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Darius 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 Darius's 40.0%, giving Vladimir a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Vladimir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Darius, 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
7.6Vladimir
5.7Darius
Vladimir significantly out-farms Darius by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 28 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Darius players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,225Vladimir
573Darius
Vladimir heavily out-damages Darius by 652 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
12,773Vladimir
8,705Darius
Vladimir generates a commanding 4,068 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Vladimir
0.8Darius
Darius 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 Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,861Vladimir
1,149Darius
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Darius, healing and mitigating 712 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Darius is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Darius, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Darius

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Darius are Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir66.7%
Darius early game win rateDarius33.3%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius50.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Vladimir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vladimir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Darius. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Vladimir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vladimir Runes Against Darius

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs DariusSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs DariusNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs DariusTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs DariusGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Darius
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs DariusPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs DariusLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Darius
66.7% WR

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


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 Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Darius in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Darius matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Darius's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Darius with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Darius in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vladimir vs Darius matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Darius with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 Darius?

The best Vladimir build against Darius includes Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Darius?

The best Vladimir runes against Darius use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Vladimir vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Darius?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 60.0% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Darius?

When playing Vladimir against Darius, 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.