Vladimir

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Flexible pick: Mid (48.3%) but also Top (42.6%).
• Peak popularity in 2018: 399 games, 47.1% win rate.
• Dropped in playoffs: 11.2% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Games featuring it run 0.8 min longer than average (34m 38s against 33m 53s).
• Best duo: alongside Skarner, 63% over 54 games (+15.2 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Anivia in Mid, 35.1% over 37 duels.
• Longest win streak: 11, from June 28, 2016 to July 8, 2016.
• The team that played it most is Flash Wolves (46 games, 65.2%).
• Strongest on it: TheShy at 1584 domination rating over 20 games on Vladimir.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

6 games this season, 118th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026 — too few for a win rate to mean anything. The sections below cover its whole career.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Top Esports	1	100%
Anyone's Legend	1	0%
CTBC Flying Oyster	1	100%
Bilibili Gaming	1	100%
Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming	1	0%
Shifters	1	100%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 TheShy 1584 -51 Active #17 · #4 Top · 20 games · 70%
2. 2 369 1581 -45 Active #22 · #5 Top · 22 games · 81.8%
3. 3 Xiaohu 1557 -60 Active #24 · #6 Mid · 24 games · 66.7%
4. 4 Flandre 1551 -18 Active #49 · #9 Top · 34 games · 44.1%
5. 5 Jinoo 1544 +28 · 20 games · 40%
6. 6 xiye 1496 -34 · 25 games · 52%
7. 7 Exile 1486 -25 · 21 games · 71.4%
8. 8 Betsy 1451 -15 · 21 games · 38.1%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2011–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Vladimir. The gap is measured against its own 47.8% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Skarner	Jungle	54	63%	+15.2
Zoe	Mid	59	62.7%	+14.9
Nami	Support	35	60%	+12.2
Taric	Support	53	58.5%	+10.7
Lissandra	Mid	48	58.3%	+10.5
Galio	Mid	78	56.4%	+8.6
Camille	Jungle	66	56.1%	+8.3
Rek'Sai	Jungle	157	54.8%	+7

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Karma	Support	80	31.3%	-16.5
Kog'Maw	Bot	39	33.3%	-14.5
Maokai	Top	63	34.9%	-12.9
Rengar	Jungle	27	37%	-10.8
Azir	Mid	58	37.9%	-9.9
Ryze	Mid	56	39.3%	-8.5
Xin Zhao	Jungle	32	40.6%	-7.2
Irelia	Top	102	41.2%	-6.6

Across all seasons (2011–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Viktor	Mid	39	69.2%	+21.4
Ezreal	Bot	28	57.1%	+9.3
Kassadin	Mid	37	56.8%	+9
Gnar	Top	52	53.8%	+6
Galio	Mid	28	53.6%	+5.8
Jayce	Top	30	53.3%	+5.5
LeBlanc	Mid	29	51.7%	+3.9
Azir	Mid	41	51.2%	+3.4

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Anivia	Mid	37	35.1%	-12.7
Ornn	Top	39	38.5%	-9.3
Malzahar	Mid	36	38.9%	-8.9
Syndra	Mid	49	40.8%	-7
Kennen	Top	56	41.1%	-6.7
Aatrox	Top	28	42.9%	-4.9
Ryze	Mid	46	43.5%	-4.3
Cho'Gath	Top	25	44%	-3.8

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 454 · 46.9%
• LCK 278 · 51.1%
• EU LCS 188 · 48.4%
• LMS 185 · 48.6%
• NA LCS 143 · 49%
• Worlds 95 · 46.3%
• Champions / OGN 82 · 34.1%
• MSI 47 · 46.8%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Flash Wolves	46	65.2%
Royal Never Give Up	41	63.4%
Invictus Gaming	40	60%
SESnake Esports	40	42.5%
Jin Air Green Wings	39	35.9%
Team WE	38	44.7%
SK Telecom T1	35	54.3%
Vici Gaming	31	32.3%
EDward Gaming	31	58.1%
Team Liquid	29	41.4%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Vladimir?

Skarner as Jungle: 63% wins over 54 games together, +15.2 points against Vladimir's 47.8% average.

Which champion counters Vladimir in Mid?

Anivia in Mid: Vladimir only wins 35.1% of their 37 direct duels, -12.7 points below its average.

Which lane does Vladimir play in pro?

Mainly Mid, which accounts for 48.3% of its 1,567 major-league games, with a 48.5% win rate. It is also seen Top (42.6%).

Is Vladimir good in professional play?

Over 1,567 major-league games since 2011, Vladimir holds a 47.8% win rate. Its most played season was 2018 with 399 games, and it was last picked on July 31, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	11 · June 28, 2016 → July 8, 2016
Longest loss streak	13 · July 16, 2017 → August 11, 2017
Average game length	34m 38s · 33m 53s
Longest game	74m 02s · SK Telecom T1 vs bbq Olivers
Shortest game	15m 38s · TGTopsports Gaming vs Royal Never Give Up