Vladimir vs Zoe

Vladimir
You
VS
Zoe

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 due to Zoe's superior range and your weak early sustain, making it difficult to contest CS without taking significant poke damage.
  • Post-6 you become the dominant force with your R+E+Q combo having kill potential while your W provides reliable escape from her burst attempts.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern involves using W to dodge her E sleep, then immediately following with E+Q when she's vulnerable after missing her key ability.
  • Only take short Q trades when her abilities are on cooldown, as extended trades favor her early game damage.

Wave Control

  • Focus on farming safely and giving up CS when necessary during the early levels, using Q to sustain through her poke damage.
  • Once you hit level 6 and complete your first item, you can start looking for aggressive plays and wave control.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never get hit by her E sleep without your W available, as this guarantees massive damage from her Q follow-up that you cannot sustain through early.
  • Avoid face-checking bushes or areas where she might have vision advantage, as her long-range Q poke can chunk you before important objectives.
Created on 03/08/2026
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