Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vladimirvs Zeri

CMageFighter
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zeri wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vladimir based on 6 games. Zeri 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 Zeri 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.

Compare against an opponent
Zeri - 33.3% win rateZeri(33.3%)
Vladimir - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
33.3% WR
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Zeri vs Vladimir matchup - 66.7% win rate
Zeri
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Zeri Matchup?

Zeri wins the Vladimir vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.6
CS / min
7.1
1,129
DMG / min
1,157
14,695
Gold / game
15,959
1,476
Heal / min
146
837
DMG Mitigated / min
443
0.2
CC / min
0.3
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vladimir's 33.3%, giving Zeri a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zeri controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zeri 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 1,724 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zeri 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 Zeri 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 Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown

Zeri wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.6Vladimir
7.1Zeri
Vladimir edges out Zeri 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
1,129Vladimir
1,157Zeri
Damage output is virtually even between Vladimir and Zeri, with only 27 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,695Vladimir
15,959Zeri
Zeri generates a commanding 1,264 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Zeri 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
0.2Vladimir
0.3Zeri
Both Vladimir and Zeri 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
2,312Vladimir
589Zeri
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 1,724 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zeri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zeri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Zeri

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zeri, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Zeri are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zeri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Zeri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zeri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir25.0%
Zeri early game win rateZeri75.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Zeri late game win rateZeri50.0%

Zeri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Zeri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vladimir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zeri. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Precision rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs ZeriPrecision
Conqueror - best Vladimir rune vs ZeriTriumph - best Vladimir rune vs ZeriLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs ZeriLast Stand - best Vladimir rune vs Zeri
Resolve rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs ZeriResolve
Second Wind - best Vladimir rune vs ZeriOvergrowth - best Vladimir rune vs Zeri
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Vladimir the best tools to compete against Zeri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.44%776.887811,43665.1%50.0%
53.42%737.395411,77650.0%56.8%
56.36%556.986712,18351.9%60.7%
50.00%507.098611,48053.6%45.5%
64.58%486.991411,67153.9%77.3%
44.68%477.290512,07548.0%40.9%
44.68%477.079212,28940.0%46.9%
47.62%426.893812,11345.0%50.0%
58.97%397.495112,05355.0%63.2%
60.00%357.073211,61571.4%42.9%
50.00%347.21,09412,39745.0%57.1%
35.48%317.386811,41938.9%30.8%
54.84%317.289511,63671.4%41.2%
50.00%306.898112,76946.1%52.9%
53.57%287.094011,97153.3%53.9%
44.44%277.181711,25350.0%38.5%
40.74%277.41,11212,88142.9%38.5%
46.15%266.899411,42169.2%23.1%
52.00%256.980812,20855.6%50.0%
48.00%256.483510,86163.6%35.7%
60.00%256.976511,67138.5%83.3%
36.00%257.51,00913,46650.0%31.6%
41.67%247.31,23812,45330.0%50.0%
58.33%247.01,02913,32760.0%57.1%
59.09%226.689411,50180.0%41.7%
40.91%227.383912,21650.0%25.0%
52.38%216.81,05711,96733.3%60.0%
47.62%217.281712,59754.5%40.0%
38.10%217.288811,96333.3%41.7%
45.00%207.61,09613,40037.5%50.0%
40.00%207.41,10214,56975.0%16.7%
55.00%206.798112,76737.5%66.7%
57.89%197.578111,62630.0%88.9%
52.63%197.31,05012,61262.5%45.5%
52.63%196.976111,43150.0%57.1%
44.44%186.882511,37812.5%70.0%
50.00%187.081010,28854.5%42.9%
50.00%187.51,13012,25160.0%37.5%
33.33%187.095011,88833.3%33.3%
50.00%187.296013,53966.7%41.7%
70.59%176.91,08513,21266.7%72.7%
64.71%177.31,02713,06563.6%66.7%
18.75%167.01,14812,02142.9%0.0%
50.00%167.271711,08922.2%85.7%
50.00%166.692112,75550.0%50.0%
56.25%167.597314,80160.0%54.5%
56.25%167.185012,00571.4%44.4%
56.25%166.983312,03537.5%75.0%
53.33%158.195112,47057.1%50.0%
53.33%156.596213,22740.0%60.0%
33.33%156.677811,72233.3%33.3%
73.33%156.575110,51290.0%40.0%
73.33%157.690612,86757.1%87.5%
42.86%147.384811,77416.7%62.5%
50.00%146.91,08513,50150.0%50.0%
46.15%136.992212,38850.0%42.9%
30.77%137.077511,67125.0%40.0%
38.46%137.372011,38540.0%33.3%
53.85%136.41,05312,14983.3%28.6%
61.54%136.81,13913,47840.0%75.0%
58.33%127.089110,44520.0%85.7%
41.67%127.088310,52637.5%50.0%
36.36%116.786810,4640.0%80.0%
27.27%117.390411,14016.7%40.0%
54.55%116.184811,10775.0%42.9%
54.55%117.598814,99475.0%42.9%
50.00%106.96799,45957.1%33.3%
80.00%107.41,05212,223100.0%60.0%
50.00%107.21,04512,26160.0%40.0%
60.00%106.71,14414,357100.0%55.6%
44.44%97.47179,71150.0%33.3%
44.44%97.61,08112,65425.0%60.0%
66.67%97.382513,29633.3%83.3%
55.56%97.396913,29266.7%50.0%
55.56%97.51,02813,07250.0%60.0%
66.67%96.78228,39750.0%100.0%
44.44%97.393713,06950.0%40.0%
66.67%96.31,07910,39766.7%66.7%
55.56%97.699111,68275.0%40.0%
25.00%86.48677,32533.3%0.0%
25.00%87.21,01111,1380.0%40.0%
37.50%87.21,17313,31866.7%20.0%
37.50%87.393513,3960.0%42.9%
75.00%87.61,20711,02780.0%66.7%
75.00%86.992012,799100.0%50.0%
100.00%76.81,21315,239100.0%100.0%
57.14%78.090513,32450.0%66.7%
71.43%77.31,06612,48680.0%50.0%
42.86%78.61,21011,36275.0%0.0%
57.14%77.382312,42333.3%75.0%
33.33%67.61,12914,69525.0%50.0%
16.67%66.893411,5250.0%25.0%
50.00%67.31,19412,27150.0%50.0%
50.00%66.15066,02150.0%0.0%
66.67%67.692011,21333.3%100.0%
16.67%67.594911,19025.0%0.0%
80.00%56.291811,21366.7%100.0%
0.00%56.77659,5390.0%0.0%
40.00%57.191613,0900.0%50.0%
60.00%57.892811,383100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.787713,07233.3%0.0%
60.00%56.980511,98150.0%66.7%
20.00%57.392411,2570.0%100.0%
60.00%56.36799,72575.0%0.0%

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Vladimir vs Zeri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Zeri in League of Legends?

Zeri wins the Vladimir vs Zeri 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 26.7.

How does Vladimir do against Zeri in the early game?

In the early game, Zeri has the advantage against Vladimir with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Zeri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Zeri in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Zeri matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Zeri matchup?

Zeri wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Zeri?

The best Vladimir build against Zeri includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Zeri?

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

Does Vladimir counter Zeri?

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

How do I play Vladimir against Zeri?

When playing Vladimir against Zeri, play cautiously and avoid Zeri's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zeri in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.