Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Vladimirvs Naafiri

AMageFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vladimir wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.2%) over Naafiri based on 69 games. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 - 53.6% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
53.6% WR
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Naafiri vs Vladimir matchup - 46.4% win rate
Naafiri
46.4% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Naafiri Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 69
53.6%
Win Rate
46.4%
6.8
CS / min
6.2
976
DMG / min
1,023
12,782
Gold / game
12,777
1,171
Heal / min
239
667
DMG Mitigated / min
668
0.2
CC / min
0.1
40.7%
Early Game WR
59.3%
61.9%
Late Game WR
38.1%

Vladimir vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 69 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Naafiri's 46.4%, giving Vladimir a 7.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri 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 Vladimir leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Vladimir
6.2Naafiri
Vladimir edges out Naafiri by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
976Vladimir
1,023Naafiri
Naafiri deals 47 more champion damage per minute than Vladimir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vladimir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,782Vladimir
12,777Naafiri
Vladimir and Naafiri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 5 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Vladimir
0.1Naafiri
Both Vladimir and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,838Vladimir
907Naafiri
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 931 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Naafiri

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Naafiri are Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir40.7%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri59.3%
Late Game
Vladimir
61.9%
+23.8% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir61.9%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri38.1%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.3% win rate — a 18.5 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Naafiri 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 61.9% win rate — 23.8 points above Naafiri. 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: Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs NaafiriNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs NaafiriTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs NaafiriGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Naafiri
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs NaafiriLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Naafiri
63.2% WR

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


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.67%2036.81,03112,19655.0%56.3%
56.34%1427.11,01812,28862.3%51.9%
43.09%1236.897411,62530.5%54.7%
44.26%1226.880811,74440.4%47.7%
43.48%1156.61,04111,58740.0%45.7%
45.22%1156.51,01012,16838.5%50.8%
54.13%1097.192312,38752.9%55.2%
49.02%1027.01,10111,89450.0%48.0%
50.00%967.189811,27546.1%54.5%
35.42%966.896211,93647.4%27.6%
43.24%746.989911,27757.1%30.8%
42.86%706.41,03810,91828.6%64.3%
53.62%696.897612,78240.7%61.9%
51.47%687.092911,26745.0%60.7%
46.27%677.090211,34141.2%51.5%
46.03%636.992110,87345.5%46.7%
37.70%617.185112,20842.3%34.3%
48.28%586.792011,66746.4%50.0%
57.41%547.01,06813,02052.2%61.3%
59.26%546.596612,17756.0%62.1%
49.02%516.91,07211,77442.9%56.5%
52.00%506.884810,71848.3%57.1%
58.33%487.195812,03048.0%69.6%
58.33%487.089613,12154.5%61.5%
48.94%476.998911,37152.4%46.1%
59.57%476.891110,50156.3%66.7%
45.65%467.084811,45954.2%36.4%
40.00%457.293810,89522.2%51.9%
57.78%456.990110,22948.1%72.2%
42.22%456.71,02913,16546.7%40.0%
52.27%447.398611,67754.5%50.0%
50.00%447.296312,23927.8%65.4%
62.79%437.395212,15572.2%56.0%
61.90%426.897713,31359.1%65.0%
50.00%427.296212,23844.4%54.2%
51.28%396.81,06113,40557.1%48.0%
47.37%386.897611,43955.0%38.9%
52.63%387.71,12512,61255.6%50.0%
39.47%386.895812,41235.7%41.7%
33.33%366.596110,71225.0%43.8%
52.78%367.096912,20343.8%60.0%
62.86%357.21,11213,19471.4%57.1%
40.00%356.47779,72441.2%38.9%
36.36%337.01,04212,39628.6%42.1%
33.33%336.988413,10738.5%30.0%
45.16%316.698010,83342.1%50.0%
58.06%316.895211,55558.8%57.1%
48.39%317.181010,21845.5%55.6%
41.94%316.793213,39725.0%52.6%
51.72%297.091111,97338.5%62.5%
44.83%297.21,09013,07772.7%27.8%
27.59%297.01,15812,03844.4%20.0%
55.56%276.894113,02245.5%62.5%
61.54%267.588911,81666.7%54.5%
48.00%256.775010,67533.3%70.0%
50.00%246.71,07911,33652.9%42.9%
54.17%247.592112,05456.3%50.0%
54.17%246.889910,64646.1%63.6%
60.87%237.11,00713,67390.9%33.3%
52.17%237.01,00211,87944.4%57.1%
36.36%227.495912,91250.0%28.6%
47.62%216.897012,70633.3%58.3%
52.38%216.478110,41841.7%66.7%
47.62%216.999611,20450.0%44.4%
52.38%216.71,08111,67055.6%50.0%
38.10%217.81,23411,30225.0%55.6%
40.00%207.11,11213,50036.4%44.4%
50.00%206.71,04313,57533.3%57.1%
50.00%206.989312,20454.5%44.4%
47.37%197.61,07612,48250.0%44.4%
52.63%197.185610,73030.0%77.8%
68.42%196.988911,82983.3%61.5%
31.58%196.891110,9669.1%62.5%
50.00%187.29958,59950.0%50.0%
41.18%177.080211,31011.1%75.0%
23.53%176.894211,36025.0%22.2%
58.82%177.197413,66472.7%33.3%
43.75%167.095113,04642.9%44.4%
33.33%156.51,12511,51112.5%57.1%
60.00%156.783011,04050.0%66.7%
33.33%156.176911,32233.3%33.3%
78.57%146.61,07411,06657.1%100.0%
50.00%147.01,01711,38550.0%50.0%
42.86%147.497812,51033.3%50.0%
30.77%136.91,00712,22816.7%42.9%
38.46%137.21,00411,35042.9%33.3%
61.54%136.790012,55566.7%57.1%
69.23%136.997710,69466.7%71.4%
30.77%136.674611,04420.0%37.5%
84.62%136.51,02610,272100.0%71.4%
53.85%137.599311,47642.9%66.7%
46.15%137.21,01411,50260.0%37.5%
50.00%126.777311,669100.0%33.3%
41.67%127.01,05912,05940.0%42.9%
63.64%117.61,03413,42950.0%71.4%
45.45%117.488611,75040.0%50.0%
54.55%116.81,14112,38950.0%66.7%
45.45%117.11,00912,77240.0%50.0%
54.55%116.51,09310,11250.0%60.0%
36.36%117.081511,11750.0%0.0%
70.00%107.31,05914,92650.0%83.3%
60.00%106.795311,73475.0%50.0%
33.33%96.98969,95716.7%66.7%
44.44%96.21,23310,70350.0%33.3%
37.50%86.771910,77233.3%40.0%
62.50%86.583111,81260.0%66.7%
50.00%87.01,05114,4640.0%57.1%
50.00%87.074210,98460.0%33.3%
28.57%75.795711,36133.3%25.0%
57.14%76.583910,56025.0%100.0%
71.43%77.61,11115,217100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.798513,047100.0%33.3%
33.33%67.46117,95033.3%0.0%
33.33%67.190610,16950.0%0.0%
33.33%66.381910,75933.3%33.3%
60.00%56.886813,1080.0%75.0%
20.00%56.777510,51050.0%0.0%
40.00%57.71,11312,97850.0%33.3%
60.00%57.589911,69033.3%100.0%

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Vladimir vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Naafiri's 46.4%, a 7.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 69 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vladimir do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Vladimir with a 59.3% win rate versus 40.7%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to 38.1%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.2 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 69 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Naafiri?

The best Vladimir build against Naafiri includes Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Naafiri?

The best Vladimir runes against Naafiri use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.2% win rate in the Vladimir vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Naafiri?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 53.6% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Naafiri?

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