Vladimir excels as a scaling AP mage who dominates late-game teamfights. Here's the optimal build and strategy:

Most Effective Build (49.7% WR, 7,811 matches):

• Summoners: Flash + Ghost
• Core Items: Cosmic Drive > Sorcerer's Shoes > Stormsurge
• Final Items: Rabadon's Deathcap > Void Staff > Zhonya's Hourglass
• Skill Order: Q > E > W
• Runes: Summon Aery, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Scorch, Last Stand, Legend: Haste

Alternative Build (54.2% WR, 4,834 matches):

• Summoners: Flash + Ghost
• Runes: Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Gathering Storm, Conditioning, Overgrowth
• Items: Cosmic Drive > Sorcerer's Shoes > Rabadon's > Void Staff > Zhonya's > Shadowflame

Key Tips:

• Conserve W usage due to high health cost
• Play passively early game - focus on scaling
• Flank during teamfights for optimal engagement

Strong Against:

• Smolder (57.8% WR)
• Yasuo (54.2% WR)
• Katarina (53.5% WR)

Weak Against:

• Anivia (43.6% WR)
• Cassiopeia (43.7% WR)
• Kayle (44.4% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Rammus (54.6% WR)
• Qiyana (54.4% WR)
• Skarner (53.4% WR)

Situational Items: Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition. Consider defensive options against heavy burst or magic resistance against AP-heavy teams.

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