Vladimir vs Gangplank
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to consistent Q poke and barrel pressure, lacking gap closers to punish Gangplank effectively.
- Post-6 you become significantly stronger with R burst combo and enhanced sustain, winning most all-ins.
How to Trade
- Use Q on minions for sustain while avoiding barrel zones, then look for charged E + Q trades when he steps up for CS.
- Post-6, R + charged E + Q creates kill pressure, especially if you can pool his W slow or barrel damage.
Wave Control
- Accept early CS deficits while focusing on sustain through Q on minions and avoiding poke.
- Once you hit level 6 and have sufficient AP, you can start controlling waves and forcing favorable trades.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste pool defensively against just Q poke - save it for barrel combos or when he has ignite/ultimate threat.
- Never trade without charged E as your damage output is too low, and respect his barrel zones even when ahead.
Created on 12/01/2025
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