Vladimirvs Xerath
Vladimir vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xerath wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Vladimir based on 19 games. Vladimir wins the early laning phase while Xerath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Xerath 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.
Who Wins the Vladimir vs Xerath Matchup?
Vladimir vs Xerath Matchup Summary
The Vladimir vs Xerath matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Vladimir's 47.4%, giving Xerath a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Xerath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir needs to press advantages before Xerath reaches their power spikes, while Xerath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xerath leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Xerath is slightly favored, Vladimir can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Xerath's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Vladimir vs Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown
Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Vladimir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vladimir Build Against Xerath
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Xerath are Stormsurge, Cosmic Drive 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xerath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Xerath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vladimir50.0%
Xerath50.0%Vladimir45.5%Xerath54.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vladimir and Xerath, 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.
Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, 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 Xerath 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 Xerath
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Vladimir the best tools to compete against Xerath 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.46% | 52 | 6.7 | 1,067 | 11,957 | 59.1% | 66.7% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 7.0 | 902 | 11,800 | 53.3% | 53.9% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.9 | 1,039 | 12,289 | 46.7% | 54.5% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 6.8 | 911 | 11,082 | 42.9% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 7.0 | 1,149 | 12,316 | 54.5% | 47.8% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 6.9 | 1,182 | 12,265 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 6.7 | 1,126 | 12,154 | 53.9% | 70.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.5 | 1,117 | 11,900 | 43.8% | 71.4% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 7.3 | 956 | 12,285 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.8 | 1,004 | 11,403 | 46.7% | 45.5% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.6 | 989 | 11,754 | 58.3% | 21.4% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 7.0 | 987 | 10,009 | 45.5% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 6.7 | 777 | 9,981 | 30.0% | 27.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 7.0 | 819 | 10,416 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.8 | 989 | 14,023 | 0.0% | 81.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.8 | 899 | 12,717 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 7.2 | 971 | 12,918 | 85.7% | 70.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.9 | 823 | 8,242 | 23.1% | 100.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.4 | 927 | 12,501 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.8 | 807 | 11,753 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.2 | 1,059 | 11,098 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.2 | 1,212 | 14,083 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.1 | 1,014 | 12,723 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.6 | 1,147 | 12,883 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,017 | 11,651 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,051 | 14,517 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 832 | 9,651 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,136 | 11,611 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 7.0 | 972 | 9,876 | 80.0% | 83.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 940 | 14,815 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 825 | 12,955 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 929 | 9,304 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 982 | 13,511 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 830 | 10,071 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,051 | 11,695 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 971 | 10,474 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 767 | 10,462 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 1,033 | 11,193 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 1,012 | 12,159 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 855 | 11,660 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.3 | 782 | 13,194 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 646 | 8,006 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,278 | 11,633 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.7 | 812 | 12,471 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,216 | 10,647 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 529 | 8,186 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.3 | 834 | 12,001 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,127 | 13,141 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 8.2 | 1,102 | 13,190 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 792 | 11,745 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 819 | 11,622 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.7 | 738 | 10,617 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 840 | 8,665 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.5 | 1,465 | 15,476 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 848 | 13,279 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 757 | 8,485 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,090 | 10,483 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 672 | 10,686 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 1,296 | 13,865 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 973 | 7,852 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 930 | 10,271 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,014 | 14,069 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 897 | 14,175 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 995 | 11,616 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 837 | 10,626 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,268 | 10,443 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 1,225 | 12,773 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 508 | 8,561 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,386 | 15,289 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 959 | 9,096 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 801 | 10,439 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Vladimir vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vladimir do against Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Vladimir vs Xerath matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Vladimir's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Vladimir do against Xerath in the early game?
In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Xerath 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 Xerath in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Vladimir vs Xerath matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vladimir vs Xerath matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Vladimir build against Xerath?
The best Vladimir build against Xerath includes Stormsurge, Cosmic Drive, Rabadon's Deathcap with Swiftmarch. 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 Xerath?
The best Vladimir runes against Xerath use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Vladimir vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vladimir counter Xerath?
No, Vladimir struggles against Xerath with only a 47.4% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.
How do I play Vladimir against Xerath?
When playing Vladimir against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.