- Win Rate
- 51.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.7%
- Ban Rate
- 5.6%
Vladimir Mid Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.22
- Games
- 1,085
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 6, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Best Mid Vladimir runes for LoL Patch 26.22 - Stormraider's Surge from the Sorcery tree with Precision secondary (62.2% WR, 4.1% pick rate). Vladimir's optimal primary runes are Stormraider's Surge, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Gathering Storm. Secondary tree: Legend: Haste, Cut Down.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Stormraider's SurgeDealing 25% of a champion's maximum health within 3s grants
Cooldown: 20s - 10s
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Gathering StormEvery 10 min gain AP or AD,
10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Cut DownDeal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Primary Tree
SorceryStormraider's SurgeDealing 25% of a champion's maximum health within 3s grants
Cooldown: 20s - 10s
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Gathering StormEvery 10 min gain AP or AD,
10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Every Vladimir Mid Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.22)
1,035 gamesVladimir Mid runs Stormraider's Surge in 62% of games, with a 51.9% win rate. Precision is the usual secondary tree (94%). Standard stat shards: Ability Haste (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Stormraider's SurgeMost played | 62.0% | 51.9% | 642 |
 Deathfire Touch | 27.7% | 48.1% | 287 |
 Summon Aery | 7.2% | 53.3% | 75 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 PrecisionMost played | 94.3% | 50.6% | 976 |
Pick rate is the share of Vladimir games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Vladimir Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Vladimir players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 TranscendenceMost played | 96.3% | 50.9% | 997 |
 Nimbus Cloak | 94.8% | 50.8% | 981 |
 Gathering Storm | 84.3% | 50.8% | 872 |
 Scorch | 14.3% | 50.0% | 148 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Legend: HasteMost played | 94.2% | 50.4% | 975 |
 Last Stand | 80.2% | 48.6% | 830 |
 Cut Down | 13.2% | 60.6% | 137 |
Vladimir Stat Shards
Which stat shards Vladimir players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ability Haste (offense)Most played | 94.4% | 50.6% | 977 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 93.7% | 50.7% | 970 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 89.2% | 51.0% | 923 |
| Health (defense) | 9.1% | 47.9% | 94 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 5.7% | 52.5% | 59 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 4.5% | 46.8% | 47 |
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Vladimir Runes FAQ - Patch 26.22
What is the best keystone for Vladimir Mid?
Stormraider's Surge: Vladimir Mid takes it in 62% of ranked games and wins 51.9% of 642 games. Alternatives: Deathfire Touch (28%, 48.1%), Summon Aery (7%, 53.3%).
What stat shards should Vladimir take?
Most Vladimir players take Ability Haste (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Vladimir runes in patch 26.22?
The best Vladimir runes in patch 26.22 use the Sorcery tree with Stormraider's Surge, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, and Gathering Storm, and the Precision tree with Legend: Haste and Cut Down. This rune setup achieves a 62.2% win rate with a 4.1% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Vladimir's best rune page?
Vladimir's best rune page has a 62.2% win rate in patch 26.22, which is +11.3% compared to Vladimir's average win rate. This rune setup has a 4.1% pick rate among Vladimir players.
What keystone should I use on Vladimir?
Stormraider's Surge from the Sorcery tree is the best keystone rune for Vladimir in patch 26.22. This keystone synergizes well with Vladimir's kit and provides a 62.2% win rate.
What is Vladimir's primary rune tree?
Vladimir's primary rune tree is Sorcery. The optimal Sorcery runes for Vladimir are Stormraider's Surge, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, and Gathering Storm, with Stormraider's Surge being the keystone of choice.
What is Vladimir's secondary rune tree?
Vladimir's best secondary rune tree is Precision. The recommended Precision runes are Legend: Haste and Cut Down, which complement Vladimir's Sorcery primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Vladimir?
An alternative Vladimir rune setup uses Stormraider's Surge from the Sorcery tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Vladimir's runes?
Vladimir's top rune page has a 4.1% pick rate in patch 26.22. This indicates that 4.1% of Vladimir players use the Stormraider's Surge setup with Sorcery and Precision trees.