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

Vladimirvs Zaahen

CMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zaahen wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vladimir based on 7 games. Vladimir wins the early laning phase while Zaahen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Zaahen 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 - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
42.9% WR
VS
Zaahen vs Vladimir matchup - 57.1% win rate
Zaahen
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Zaahen Matchup?

Zaahen wins the Vladimir vs Zaahen matchup
Winner
Zaahen
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.8
CS / min
5.6
995
DMG / min
859
12,189
Gold / game
11,636
947
Heal / min
488
595
DMG Mitigated / min
1,314
0.2
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vladimir vs Zaahen Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Zaahen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zaahen wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, giving Zaahen a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Zaahen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir needs to press advantages before Zaahen reaches their power spikes, while Zaahen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zaahen leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zaahen 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 Zaahen 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 Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Zaahen in League of Legends

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Zaahen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Vladimir
5.6Zaahen
Vladimir significantly out-farms Zaahen by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zaahen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
995Vladimir
859Zaahen
Vladimir heavily out-damages Zaahen by 136 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zaahen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,189Vladimir
11,636Zaahen
Vladimir earns 554 more gold per game than Zaahen, 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
0.2Vladimir
0.9Zaahen
Zaahen provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zaahen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,542Vladimir
1,801Zaahen
Zaahen vastly out-sustains Vladimir, healing and mitigating 259 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zaahen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vladimir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vladimir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Zaahen

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Zaahen are Liandry's Torment, Hextech Rocketbelt and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 Zaahen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen50.0%
Late Game
Zaahen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir33.3%
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vladimir and Zaahen, 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.

Zaahen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Zaahen, 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 Zaahen 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 Zaahen

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs ZaahenSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Vladimir rune vs ZaahenNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs ZaahenTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs ZaahenScorch - best Vladimir rune vs Zaahen
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs ZaahenPrecision
Cut Down - best Vladimir rune vs ZaahenLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Zaahen
100.0% WR

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

How does Vladimir do against Zaahen in League of Legends?

Zaahen wins the Vladimir vs Zaahen matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Zaahen in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Zaahen 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 Zaahen in the late game?

In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Vladimir vs Zaahen matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zaahen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Zaahen matchup?

Zaahen wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zaahen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Zaahen?

The best Vladimir build against Zaahen includes Liandry's Torment, Hextech Rocketbelt, Mejai's Soulstealer with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Zaahen?

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

Does Vladimir counter Zaahen?

No, Vladimir struggles against Zaahen with only a 42.9% win rate. Zaahen has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zaahen's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Zaahen?

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