Vladimirvs Zed
Vladimir vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zed wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Vladimir based on 17 games. Zed 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 Zed 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 Zed Matchup?
Vladimir vs Zed Matchup Summary
The Vladimir vs Zed matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Vladimir's 47.1%, giving Zed a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed 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 sustain, where Vladimir leads by 1,067 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Zed 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 Zed's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Vladimir vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Vladimir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vladimir Build Against Zed
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Zed 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 Zed matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vladimir33.3%
Zed66.7%Vladimir54.5%Zed45.5%Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Zed 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Zed. 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: Zed 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 Zed
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Vladimir the best tools to compete against Zed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 1,053 | 12,506 | 75.0% | 82.3% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 848 | 11,166 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 6.8 | 1,220 | 12,717 | 62.5% | 73.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.2 | 934 | 12,312 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 1,073 | 12,248 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,178 | 12,233 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.3 | 1,031 | 11,316 | 70.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.9 | 1,074 | 11,014 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.4 | 907 | 12,402 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 7.2 | 925 | 9,018 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.8 | 1,083 | 11,854 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.6 | 1,198 | 14,430 | 75.0% | 70.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.9 | 782 | 10,823 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.8 | 818 | 10,905 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.2 | 1,032 | 11,528 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 1,035 | 13,950 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.5 | 872 | 12,390 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 7.4 | 1,069 | 13,837 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 785 | 11,783 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 634 | 5,294 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 934 | 12,958 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 1,035 | 16,467 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 979 | 12,266 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 905 | 9,227 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 855 | 11,660 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,026 | 8,388 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,048 | 11,877 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,136 | 12,587 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,057 | 10,435 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 760 | 9,871 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 979 | 14,650 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,020 | 13,867 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 774 | 13,101 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 855 | 13,080 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,029 | 12,011 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 768 | 7,173 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 971 | 12,088 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 629 | 7,711 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 739 | 7,698 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 651 | 10,316 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 8.6 | 767 | 13,127 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
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Vladimir vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vladimir do against Zed in League of Legends?
Zed wins the Vladimir vs Zed matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Vladimir's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Vladimir do against Zed in the early game?
In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vladimir do against Zed in the late game?
In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Zed matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vladimir vs Zed matchup?
Zed wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.
What is the best Vladimir build against Zed?
The best Vladimir build against Zed includes Stormsurge, Riftmaker, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Vladimir runes against Zed?
The best Vladimir runes against Zed use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Vladimir vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vladimir counter Zed?
No, Vladimir struggles against Zed with only a 47.1% win rate. Zed has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zed's lead.
How do I play Vladimir against Zed?
When playing Vladimir against Zed, play cautiously and avoid Zed's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zed in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.