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

Vladimirvs Lux

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

Vladimir vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lux wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Vladimir based on 26 games. Lux 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 Lux 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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Lux vs Vladimir matchup - 53.9% win rate
Lux
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Vladimir vs Lux matchup
Winner
Lux
Matches: 26
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
1,004
DMG / min
987
11,403
Gold / game
10,955
1,169
Heal / min
72
631
DMG Mitigated / min
408
0.1
CC / min
1.5
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Vladimir vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Vladimir's 46.1%, giving Lux a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Lux 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 Lux leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux 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 Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Lux in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Lux, 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
6.8Vladimir
6.5Lux
Vladimir and Lux 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
1,004Vladimir
987Lux
Damage output is virtually even between Vladimir and Lux, with only 17 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
11,403Vladimir
10,955Lux
Vladimir earns 449 more gold per game than Lux, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vladimir slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Vladimir
1.5Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,800Vladimir
480Lux
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 1,320 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Lux

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Lux 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir46.7%
Lux early game win rateLux53.3%
Late Game
Lux
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir45.5%
Lux late game win rateLux54.5%

Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Lux can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lux is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Lux, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lux 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 Lux

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs LuxSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs LuxNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs LuxTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs LuxGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Lux
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs LuxPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs LuxLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Lux
50.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Vladimir the best tools to compete against Lux 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 Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Lux in League of Legends?

Lux wins the Vladimir vs Lux matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Vladimir's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Vladimir with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Lux takes over the Vladimir vs Lux matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Lux scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Lux matchup?

Lux 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 Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Lux?

The best Vladimir build against Lux includes Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Lux?

The best Vladimir runes against Lux use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Vladimir vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Lux?

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

How do I play Vladimir against Lux?

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