Fizz vs Vladimir
Mid Lane MatchupFizz vs Vladimir MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Vladimir's superior range, sustain, and your lack of reliable gap closers, forcing unfavorable trades through minions.
- Post-6 heavily favors you since R guarantees kill combos that Vladimir's delayed W cannot consistently avoid.
How to Trade
- Focus on short Q-W-E trades when Vladimir uses abilities on minions, immediately disengaging with E to avoid extended fights.
- Save E defensively until you land R, then commit fully with Q-W since his W delay gives you guaranteed damage windows.
Wave Control
- Accept CS deficits early and focus on staying healthy for your level 6 power spike, using E primarily for safety rather than waveclear.
- Once you hit 6, look for aggressive positioning to land R, as successful ultimates typically result in kills or forced recalls.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively for poke or waveclear pre-6, as this leaves you completely vulnerable to Vladimir's empowered Q trades and jungle ganks.
- Avoid committing to all-ins without landing R first, as Vladimir's sustain and kiting potential make incomplete combos ineffective.
Created on 02/24/2026
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