Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vladimirvs Kassadin

CMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kassadin wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Vladimir based on 13 games. Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
46.1% WR
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Kassadin vs Vladimir matchup - 53.9% win rate
Kassadin
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Vladimir vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 13
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
7.3
CS / min
6.3
1,129
DMG / min
1,109
12,609
Gold / game
13,072
1,229
Heal / min
294
709
DMG Mitigated / min
963
0.2
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Vladimir's 46.1%, giving Kassadin a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kassadin controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kassadin 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 sustain, where Vladimir leads by 682 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Vladimir
6.3Kassadin
Vladimir significantly out-farms Kassadin by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kassadin players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,129Vladimir
1,109Kassadin
Damage output is virtually even between Vladimir and Kassadin, with only 20 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
12,609Vladimir
13,072Kassadin
Kassadin earns 463 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 Kassadin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Vladimir
0.2Kassadin
Both Vladimir and Kassadin 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
1,939Vladimir
1,257Kassadin
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 682 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kassadin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kassadin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Kassadin

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir0.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin100.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%

Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs KassadinNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs KassadinTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs KassadinGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Kassadin
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs KassadinLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Kassadin
75.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Vladimir the best tools to compete against Kassadin 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
61.00%1006.91,13912,58951.3%67.2%
47.19%896.989312,30048.3%46.7%
50.62%816.61,00011,66444.1%55.3%
45.07%716.995512,12750.0%42.5%
53.97%637.11,10512,67857.9%52.3%
45.16%626.699212,39654.2%39.5%
53.33%606.81,05811,63663.0%45.5%
51.67%607.01,02612,52336.8%58.5%
54.55%556.71,09112,40050.0%56.4%
43.40%537.092711,87154.2%34.5%
35.29%516.883610,38734.8%35.7%
44.00%506.899211,09436.8%48.4%
54.00%506.794512,61153.9%54.0%
51.02%496.31,07111,81344.0%58.3%
64.44%457.092612,66152.9%71.4%
43.24%376.593012,30640.0%44.4%
45.71%356.41,01410,16933.3%64.3%
51.43%356.692413,04711.1%65.4%
50.00%347.193812,87837.5%53.9%
46.88%326.992911,63050.0%45.5%
53.33%307.31,09212,79971.4%47.8%
40.00%306.41,00711,04135.7%43.8%
66.67%276.888612,20255.6%72.2%
48.15%276.991211,80762.5%42.1%
52.00%256.51,11512,79962.5%47.1%
56.00%257.01,15113,82833.3%63.2%
58.33%246.797611,55650.0%62.5%
45.83%246.91,01311,99044.4%46.7%
39.13%237.08489,92340.0%38.5%
36.36%226.61,19310,40041.7%30.0%
68.18%226.988912,13575.0%64.3%
38.10%216.71,06911,16220.0%54.5%
50.00%206.993011,83137.5%58.3%
40.00%206.99459,43841.7%37.5%
60.00%207.11,02011,84775.0%56.3%
44.44%185.880410,78033.3%50.0%
76.47%176.692514,846100.0%66.7%
47.06%176.292212,24625.0%66.7%
52.94%177.51,13511,82766.7%37.5%
64.71%177.08869,40660.0%71.4%
47.06%176.674311,31128.6%60.0%
41.18%176.97879,99141.7%40.0%
31.25%166.61,13210,56350.0%20.0%
31.25%166.495610,40242.9%22.2%
43.75%166.86969,03436.4%60.0%
73.33%157.193610,68477.8%66.7%
46.67%156.81,20412,39060.0%40.0%
66.67%156.81,05111,97285.7%50.0%
33.33%157.186512,64550.0%14.3%
50.00%146.58138,46462.5%33.3%
64.29%146.790412,35183.3%50.0%
53.85%136.873111,25757.1%50.0%
38.46%137.286811,47050.0%33.3%
46.15%137.31,12912,6090.0%50.0%
46.15%137.01,07814,74266.7%40.0%
61.54%137.678810,61157.1%66.7%
38.46%136.28729,60650.0%28.6%
58.33%127.11,21210,31666.7%33.3%
66.67%126.81,0888,95371.4%60.0%
36.36%116.579212,0130.0%44.4%
63.64%117.11,21412,03733.3%75.0%
54.55%117.387411,21120.0%83.3%
54.55%117.289510,56660.0%50.0%
72.73%117.11,14314,47683.3%60.0%
36.36%116.892112,09133.3%37.5%
70.00%107.91,34411,41940.0%100.0%
30.00%106.01,00710,27920.0%40.0%
50.00%107.196813,43966.7%42.9%
60.00%106.91,01613,79966.7%57.1%
50.00%106.792113,72066.7%42.9%
20.00%106.678512,1440.0%22.2%
33.33%96.71,03212,25433.3%33.3%
77.78%97.796110,93566.7%100.0%
22.22%98.31,03713,14850.0%14.3%
33.33%97.07999,65860.0%0.0%
50.00%87.082810,38333.3%60.0%
75.00%87.01,04810,922100.0%60.0%
0.00%86.11,07310,5930.0%0.0%
42.86%76.899512,18950.0%33.3%
71.43%77.295813,11075.0%66.7%
14.29%75.85408,84625.0%0.0%
42.86%77.396613,1810.0%50.0%
42.86%76.985210,87375.0%0.0%
66.67%66.41,14213,5360.0%80.0%
66.67%66.11,17112,49250.0%100.0%
33.33%65.960510,26633.3%33.3%
50.00%66.98408,66550.0%50.0%
83.33%67.41,03410,95266.7%100.0%
50.00%67.46827,82260.0%0.0%
50.00%68.097014,4950.0%50.0%
33.33%66.81,33110,95833.3%33.3%
66.67%67.684511,86250.0%100.0%
40.00%57.31,11510,55250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.57519,83850.0%33.3%
60.00%57.51,13316,267100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.71,28810,48133.3%50.0%
60.00%56.572012,2870.0%75.0%
80.00%57.21,22214,660100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.38738,40650.0%33.3%
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Vladimir vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Vladimir vs Kassadin matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Vladimir's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Kassadin in the early game?

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

How does Vladimir do against Kassadin in the late game?

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

Kassadin wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Kassadin?

The best Vladimir build against Kassadin includes Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Kassadin?

The best Vladimir runes against Kassadin use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Vladimir vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Kassadin?

No, Vladimir struggles against Kassadin with only a 46.1% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Kassadin?

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