Gangplank vs Vladimir
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through Q poke and barrel control, as Vladimir has no reliable gap closer and takes significant poke damage.
- Post-6 Vladimir becomes much stronger with R burst potential and sustain, making extended trades heavily favor him.
How to Trade
- Use Q for consistent poke while maintaining barrel placement for zone control and escape routes.
- When Vladimir uses Q on minions or steps forward, detonate barrels for chunk damage then immediately back off before he can retaliate.
Wave Control
- Maintain a slow push to build barrel setups while denying Vladimir easy Q sustain on minions.
- Crash waves before his major power spikes (level 6, 9) to recall safely and avoid his strongest trading windows.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight Vladimir in extended trades without barrels, as his sustain and damage output will overwhelm you.
- Don't waste W on his Q poke alone - save it for when he commits with E or R for the cleanse and movement speed.
Created on 12/01/2025
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