Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Vladimirvs Illaoi

FMageFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Vladimir based on 12 games. Illaoi 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 Illaoi matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Illaoi - 41.7% win rateIllaoi(41.7%)
Vladimir - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
41.7% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Vladimir matchup - 58.3% win rate
Illaoi
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Illaoi Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Vladimir vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
7.0
CS / min
7.1
883
DMG / min
983
10,526
Gold / game
10,906
1,217
Heal / min
428
693
DMG Mitigated / min
1,269
0.1
CC / min
0.2
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Vladimir's 41.7%, giving Illaoi a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi 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 Illaoi leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Vladimir
7.1Illaoi
Vladimir and Illaoi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
883Vladimir
983Illaoi
Illaoi heavily out-damages Vladimir by 100 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 Illaoi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,526Vladimir
10,906Illaoi
Illaoi earns 380 more gold per game than Vladimir, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Illaoi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Vladimir
0.2Illaoi
Both Vladimir and Illaoi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,910Vladimir
1,698Illaoi
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Illaoi, healing and mitigating 212 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Illaoi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Illaoi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Illaoi

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Illaoi are Riftmaker, Cosmic Drive and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir37.5%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi62.5%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi50.0%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Illaoi 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 Illaoi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Illaoi has the edge early, but Vladimir gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vladimir Runes Against Illaoi

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Phase Rush - best Vladimir rune vs IllaoiNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs IllaoiTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs IllaoiGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Illaoi
Resolve rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs IllaoiResolve
Bone Plating - best Vladimir rune vs IllaoiOvergrowth - best Vladimir rune vs Illaoi
100.0% WR

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


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.44%776.887811,43665.1%50.0%
53.42%737.395411,77650.0%56.8%
56.36%556.986712,18351.9%60.7%
50.00%507.098611,48053.6%45.5%
64.58%486.991411,67153.9%77.3%
44.68%477.290512,07548.0%40.9%
44.68%477.079212,28940.0%46.9%
47.62%426.893812,11345.0%50.0%
58.97%397.495112,05355.0%63.2%
60.00%357.073211,61571.4%42.9%
50.00%347.21,09412,39745.0%57.1%
35.48%317.386811,41938.9%30.8%
54.84%317.289511,63671.4%41.2%
50.00%306.898112,76946.1%52.9%
53.57%287.094011,97153.3%53.9%
44.44%277.181711,25350.0%38.5%
40.74%277.41,11212,88142.9%38.5%
46.15%266.899411,42169.2%23.1%
52.00%256.980812,20855.6%50.0%
48.00%256.483510,86163.6%35.7%
60.00%256.976511,67138.5%83.3%
36.00%257.51,00913,46650.0%31.6%
41.67%247.31,23812,45330.0%50.0%
58.33%247.01,02913,32760.0%57.1%
59.09%226.689411,50180.0%41.7%
40.91%227.383912,21650.0%25.0%
52.38%216.81,05711,96733.3%60.0%
47.62%217.281712,59754.5%40.0%
38.10%217.288811,96333.3%41.7%
45.00%207.61,09613,40037.5%50.0%
40.00%207.41,10214,56975.0%16.7%
55.00%206.798112,76737.5%66.7%
57.89%197.578111,62630.0%88.9%
52.63%197.31,05012,61262.5%45.5%
52.63%196.976111,43150.0%57.1%
44.44%186.882511,37812.5%70.0%
50.00%187.081010,28854.5%42.9%
50.00%187.51,13012,25160.0%37.5%
33.33%187.095011,88833.3%33.3%
50.00%187.296013,53966.7%41.7%
70.59%176.91,08513,21266.7%72.7%
64.71%177.31,02713,06563.6%66.7%
18.75%167.01,14812,02142.9%0.0%
50.00%167.271711,08922.2%85.7%
50.00%166.692112,75550.0%50.0%
56.25%167.597314,80160.0%54.5%
56.25%167.185012,00571.4%44.4%
56.25%166.983312,03537.5%75.0%
53.33%158.195112,47057.1%50.0%
53.33%156.596213,22740.0%60.0%
33.33%156.677811,72233.3%33.3%
73.33%156.575110,51290.0%40.0%
73.33%157.690612,86757.1%87.5%
42.86%147.384811,77416.7%62.5%
50.00%146.91,08513,50150.0%50.0%
46.15%136.992212,38850.0%42.9%
30.77%137.077511,67125.0%40.0%
38.46%137.372011,38540.0%33.3%
53.85%136.41,05312,14983.3%28.6%
61.54%136.81,13913,47840.0%75.0%
58.33%127.089110,44520.0%85.7%
41.67%127.088310,52637.5%50.0%
36.36%116.786810,4640.0%80.0%
27.27%117.390411,14016.7%40.0%
54.55%116.184811,10775.0%42.9%
54.55%117.598814,99475.0%42.9%
50.00%106.96799,45957.1%33.3%
80.00%107.41,05212,223100.0%60.0%
50.00%107.21,04512,26160.0%40.0%
60.00%106.71,14414,357100.0%55.6%
44.44%97.47179,71150.0%33.3%
44.44%97.61,08112,65425.0%60.0%
66.67%97.382513,29633.3%83.3%
55.56%97.396913,29266.7%50.0%
55.56%97.51,02813,07250.0%60.0%
66.67%96.78228,39750.0%100.0%
44.44%97.393713,06950.0%40.0%
66.67%96.31,07910,39766.7%66.7%
55.56%97.699111,68275.0%40.0%
25.00%86.48677,32533.3%0.0%
25.00%87.21,01111,1380.0%40.0%
37.50%87.21,17313,31866.7%20.0%
37.50%87.393513,3960.0%42.9%
75.00%87.61,20711,02780.0%66.7%
75.00%86.992012,799100.0%50.0%
100.00%76.81,21315,239100.0%100.0%
57.14%78.090513,32450.0%66.7%
71.43%77.31,06612,48680.0%50.0%
42.86%78.61,21011,36275.0%0.0%
57.14%77.382312,42333.3%75.0%
33.33%67.61,12914,69525.0%50.0%
16.67%66.893411,5250.0%25.0%
50.00%67.31,19412,27150.0%50.0%
50.00%66.15066,02150.0%0.0%
66.67%67.692011,21333.3%100.0%
16.67%67.594911,19025.0%0.0%
80.00%56.291811,21366.7%100.0%
0.00%56.77659,5390.0%0.0%
40.00%57.191613,0900.0%50.0%
60.00%57.892811,383100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.787713,07233.3%0.0%
60.00%56.980511,98150.0%66.7%
20.00%57.392411,2570.0%100.0%
60.00%56.36799,72575.0%0.0%

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Vladimir vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Vladimir vs Illaoi matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Vladimir's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vladimir do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Vladimir with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Illaoi 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 Illaoi matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Illaoi?

The best Vladimir build against Illaoi includes Riftmaker, Cosmic Drive, Hextech Rocketbelt with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Illaoi?

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

Does Vladimir counter Illaoi?

No, Vladimir struggles against Illaoi with only a 41.7% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Illaoi?

When playing Vladimir against Illaoi, play cautiously and avoid Illaoi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Illaoi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.