Vladimir vs Renekton
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to Renekton's superior base damage and gap-closing, especially when he has fury built up for empowered abilities.
- Post-6 you gain significant outplay potential with R amplifying your damage and W providing safety, but you still need to respect his all-in potential until you have items.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is to Q Renekton when he goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid his E-W-Q combo.
- Use W reactively when he E's onto you, then Q him as he retreats to win the trade through sustain over multiple exchanges.
Wave Control
- Let Renekton push early and focus on last-hitting safely with Q while sustaining back up, then look to thin the wave when he roams or recalls.
- You want to avoid long freezes where he can zone you, instead preferring neutral wave states where you can farm safely.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never waste your W aggressively for damage when Renekton has E available, as you'll have no escape from his all-in combo.
- Don't try to trade when you're low on health even with Q sustain, as Renekton's burst damage can easily finish you before your healing takes effect.
Created on 01/07/2026
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