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

Vladimirvs Talon

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

Vladimir vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Talon wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vladimir based on 6 games. Vladimir wins the early laning phase while Talon scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Talon 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
33.3% WR
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Talon vs Vladimir matchup - 66.7% win rate
Talon
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Vladimir vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.4
CS / min
6.5
757
DMG / min
1,057
8,485
Gold / game
9,770
911
Heal / min
288
530
DMG Mitigated / min
683
0.1
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Vladimir vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vladimir's 33.3%, giving Talon a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Talon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir needs to press advantages before Talon reaches their power spikes, while Talon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vladimir leads by 470 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon 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 Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Vladimir
6.5Talon
Vladimir and Talon 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
757Vladimir
1,057Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Vladimir by 300 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 Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,485Vladimir
9,770Talon
Talon generates a commanding 1,286 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Vladimir
0.2Talon
Both Vladimir and Talon 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
1,441Vladimir
971Talon
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 470 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Talon

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Talon are Stormsurge, Riftmaker and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Late Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir0.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vladimir and Talon, with Vladimir holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Talon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Talon, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vladimir has the edge early, but Talon 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 Talon

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs TalonSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Vladimir rune vs TalonNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs TalonTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs TalonScorch - best Vladimir rune vs Talon
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs TalonPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs TalonLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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

How does Vladimir do against Talon in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Vladimir vs Talon matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vladimir's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Talon with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Talon takes over the Vladimir vs Talon matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Talon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Talon?

The best Vladimir build against Talon includes Stormsurge, Riftmaker, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Talon?

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

Does Vladimir counter Talon?

No, Vladimir struggles against Talon with only a 33.3% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Talon?

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