Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Vladimir (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 49.6%Patch 15.19123 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

49.6%

Gold Diff @ 15

-126g

Gold Diff @ End

-134g

Average KDA

6/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Land the hook (E). Kill him when his Pool (W) is down.

General Strategy

Vladimir has 'infinite sustain' (no mana, Q heal). Trades must be winning trades where you deal overwhelming damage, or he will out-sustain you. Avoid his empowered Q. Stridebreaker/Anti-heal recommended.

Trading Patterns

Short trades favor Vladimir. If you land the hook, you should be able to one-shot him, as his pool sacrifices some of his HP.

Wave Management

Set up freezes on your side of the lane.

Their Win Condition

Constant Q poke and sustain. Using Pool (W) to avoid Darius's burst damage.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (40.5% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (66.7% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (50.9% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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q>
->
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Skill Order

Q
3
4
5
7
9
W
1
14
15
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11

Vladimir Build

Starting Items (50.9% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (49.0% WR)

Summon AeryArcane CometPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand

Skill Priority

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q>
->
e>
->
w>
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Skill Order

Q
1
3
5
7
9
W
2
14
15
E
4
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Vladimir

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Vladimir
6/6/4KDA6/5/5
34%Kill Participation37%
50%Win Rate50%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
6,165
Vladimir
7,371

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
20,529
Vladimir
26,616

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
26,616
Vladimir
20,529