Mid Matchup

Vladimir vs Akali

Patch: 15.23 (25.23)
League: Platinum+
Vladimir

Vladimir

the Crimson Reaper
Mid
Vladimir Mid Overall Win Rate
51.26%

Matchup Win Rate

47.8%
Vladimir vs Akali Wins
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52.2%
Akali vs Vladimir Wins
Akali

Akali

the Rogue Assassin
Mid
Akali Mid Overall Win Rate
49.62%

Vladimir vs Akali - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.23 (25.23)

Vladimir Mid vs Akali Mid - Who is stronger?

Vladimir Mid has trouble against Akali (47.8% win rate) based on 826 games. This is a tough matchup for Vladimir players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Vladimir Mid vs Akali Mid in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 80.4% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

With 3.6% popularity, Vladimir constantly encounters meta-dominant Akali (6.6%, 7th place out of 58 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Vladimir performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Vladimir's higher tier rating, Akali wins 52.2% of encounters. This suggests Akali's kit specifically counters Vladimir's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Summon Aery + Nimbus Cloak combination (67.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap, Cosmic Drive, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 47.8% to 80.4% - potentially game-changing.

Farm your way back: Vladimir's superior farming (6.23 vs 5.93/min, 40th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.30 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Vladimir outputs more damage (934 vs 867/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Akali: leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and KDA (2.30 vs 2.20, 27th vs 35th place). Vladimir players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Vladimir vs Akali - Mid Stats Comparison

Vladimir Mid
Vladimir Mid		Versus
Akali Mid
Akali Mid
ATierB+
47.8%Matchup Winrate52.2%
51.26%Role Winrate49.62%
#21Winrate Rank#39
3.6%Pickrate6.6%
2.2Average KDA2.3
440Gold per Minute391
6.23CS/Min5.93
0.26Wards per Minute0.31
934Damage per Minute867

How to Beat Akali as Vladimir (Mid)

Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.

The magic damage that Vladimir deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Akali deals primarily magic damage (86.24%), additional magic resistance may be required.

An important advantage of Vladimir is higher farming statistics (ranked 40th among role champions) (versus 50th for Akali), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Vladimir Mid versus Akali Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Vladimir player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Akali player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Vladimir vs Akali: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ghost
Ghost Gain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.
51.0% Win Rate62.0% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Ghost
Ghost Gain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
79.2% Win Rate0.9% Pick Rate

Vladimir vs Akali: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Summon Aery Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 - 50 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Empowering or protecting allies with abilities sends Aery to them, shielding them for 30 - 100 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Aery cannot be sent out again until she returns to you.

Summon Aery

Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…

Nimbus Cloak
Nimbus Cloak After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s and allows you to pass through units.

Increase: 14% - 40% Move Speed based on the Summoner Spell's cooldown. (Higher cooldown Summoner Spells grant more Move Speed).

Nimbus Cloak

After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s an…

Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.

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...

Gathering Storm

Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …

Secondary Path
Precision
Legend: Haste
Legend: Haste Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Legend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…

Last Stand
Last Stand Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.

Last Stand

Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…

Adaptive
Scaling Cooldown Reduction
Scaling Cooldown Reduction +8 Ability Haste

Scaling Cooldown Reduction

+8 Ability Haste

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

52.4% Win Rate81.7% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Summon Aery Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 - 50 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Empowering or protecting allies with abilities sends Aery to them, shielding them for 30 - 100 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Aery cannot be sent out again until she returns to you.

Summon Aery

Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…

Nimbus Cloak
Nimbus Cloak After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s and allows you to pass through units.

Increase: 14% - 40% Move Speed based on the Summoner Spell's cooldown. (Higher cooldown Summoner Spells grant more Move Speed).

Nimbus Cloak

After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s an…

Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Scorch
Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Secondary Path
Resolve
Second Wind
Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

Second Wind

After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

Revitalize
Revitalize Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.

Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% stronger on targets below 40% health.

Revitalize

Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…

Adaptive
Scaling Cooldown Reduction
Scaling Cooldown Reduction +8 Ability Haste

Scaling Cooldown Reduction

+8 Ability Haste

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

67.1% Win Rate3.3% Pick Rate

Vladimir vs Akali: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
53.8% Win Rate84.3% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
51.6% Win Rate52.0% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
56.9% Win Rate25.4% Pick Rate
Boots of Swiftness
Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
58.6% Win Rate16.6% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hextech Alternator
Hextech Alternator (1100 gold) 45 Ability Power
Revved
Damaging a champion deals bonus magic damage.
->
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt (2600 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Supersonic
Dash in target direction, unleashing missiles that deal magic damage.
Riftmaker
Riftmaker (3100 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Void Corruption
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. At maximum strength, gain Omnivamp.
Void Infusion
Gain 2% of your bonus Health as Ability Power.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
51.5% Win Rate7.7% Pick Rate
Final Build
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
73.7% Win Rate23.5% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Dark Seal
Dark Seal (350 gold) 15 Ability Power
50 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 10. 5 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 4 Ability Power per Glory.
Refillable Potion
Refillable Potion (150 gold) Active (2 charges)
Restores 100 Health over 12 seconds.
Refills upon visiting the shop.
68.7% Win Rate9.6% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
58.6% Win Rate16.6% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
56.9% Win Rate25.4% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
51.6% Win Rate52.0% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hextech Alternator
Hextech Alternator (1100 gold) 45 Ability Power
Revved
Damaging a champion deals bonus magic damage.
->
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt (2600 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Supersonic
Dash in target direction, unleashing missiles that deal magic damage.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
Cosmic Drive
Cosmic Drive (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
25 Ability Haste
4% Move Speed
Spelldance
Dealing magic or true damage to champions grants Move Speed for 4 seconds.
80.4% Win Rate1.8% Pick Rate
Final Build
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
100.0% Win Rate9.0% Pick Rate
Other Items
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
70.0% Win Rate10.5% Pick Rate
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
100.0% Win Rate9.0% Pick Rate
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
39.4% Win Rate7.4% Pick Rate
Cosmic Drive
Cosmic Drive (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
25 Ability Haste
4% Move Speed
Spelldance
Dealing magic or true damage to champions grants Move Speed for 4 seconds.
49.1% Win Rate6.0% Pick Rate
Bloodletter's Curse
Bloodletter's Curse (2900 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Vile Decay
Dealing magic damage with abilities or passives to champions reduces their Magic Resist by 5% for 6 seconds, up to 30%.
100.0% Win Rate4.5% Pick Rate
Cryptbloom
Cryptbloom (2850 gold) 60 Ability Power
30% Magic Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Life from Death
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, a nova spreads from their corpse that heals.
99.1% Win Rate3.0% Pick Rate

Vladimir vs Akali: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Transfusion Vladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Sanguine Pool Vladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Tides of Blood Vladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units.
E
E
E
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E
R
R
Hemoplague Vladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. After a few seconds, Hemoplague deals magic damage to infected enemies and heals Vladimir for each enemy Champion hit.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
53.0% Win Rate54.4% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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Q
Transfusion Vladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
W
Sanguine Pool Vladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them.
W
W
W
W
W
R
E
Tides of Blood Vladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units.
E
E
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E
R
R
Hemoplague Vladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. After a few seconds, Hemoplague deals magic damage to infected enemies and heals Vladimir for each enemy Champion hit.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
62.3% Win Rate1.2% Pick Rate

Vladimir tips:

  • Transfusion instantly deals damage to the enemy before healing Vladimir, making it one of the best last hitting tools in the game.
  • Cast Hemoplague where it will afflict the most units.
  • Sanguine Pool pops incoming missiles, so it can be used to dodge disables.

Playing Against Akali

  • Akali can still be hit by area effect spells while obscured inside Twilight Shroud. Doing so will briefly reveal her position.
  • Akali's Five Point Strike is powerful when used at maximum range and energy. Engage on her when she has low energy to maximize your chance of winning trades.
  • Return to base if your Health is low and Akali has her ultimate available.

Vladimir Mid other Matchups

Vladimir
+8.5%
Akshan

Vladimir vs Akshan

Vladimir
+4.3%
Yone

Vladimir vs Yone

Vladimir
+4.1%
Kassadin

Vladimir vs Kassadin

Vladimir
+3.9%
Lissandra

Vladimir vs Lissandra

Vladimir
+3.3%
Katarina

Vladimir vs Katarina

Vladimir
+3.2%
Aurora

Vladimir vs Aurora

Vladimir
+2.9%
Annie

Vladimir vs Annie

Vladimir
+2.9%
Azir

Vladimir vs Azir

Vladimir
+2.7%
Irelia

Vladimir vs Irelia

Vladimir
+2.6%
Zed

Vladimir vs Zed

Vladimir
+2.4%
Galio

Vladimir vs Galio

Vladimir
+2.1%
Yasuo

Vladimir vs Yasuo

Vladimir
+2.1%
Fizz

Vladimir vs Fizz

Vladimir
+2.0%
Ekko

Vladimir vs Ekko

Vladimir
+2.0%
Mel

Vladimir vs Mel

Vladimir
+1.9%
LeBlanc

Vladimir vs LeBlanc

Vladimir
+1.0%
Twisted Fate

Vladimir vs Twisted Fate

Vladimir
-0.1%
Zoe

Vladimir vs Zoe

Vladimir
-1.0%
Sylas

Vladimir vs Sylas

Vladimir
-1.1%
Viktor

Vladimir vs Viktor

Vladimir
-1.3%
Anivia

Vladimir vs Anivia

Vladimir
-1.6%
Diana

Vladimir vs Diana

Vladimir
-1.9%
Ryze

Vladimir vs Ryze

Vladimir
-1.9%
Veigar

Vladimir vs Veigar

Vladimir
-2.1%
Lux

Vladimir vs Lux

Vladimir
-2.3%
Hwei

Vladimir vs Hwei

Vladimir
-2.3%
Ahri

Vladimir vs Ahri

Vladimir
-3.0%
Orianna

Vladimir vs Orianna

Vladimir
-3.2%
Xerath

Vladimir vs Xerath

Vladimir
-4.3%
Syndra

Vladimir vs Syndra

Vladimir
-8.7%
Malzahar

Vladimir vs Malzahar