Vladimir, or as many know him, the Crimson Reaper, is one of the popular champions in League of Legends. He’s all about controlling blood to beat his enemies and stay strong. People who like playing in the mid lane often pick him because he's really good at surviving fights and dealing a lot of damage. Here is everything you need to know about Vladimir in League of Legends!

Vladimir abilities in League of Legends

Below, you will find all of Vladimir's abilities in League of Legends!

PASSIVE: CRIMSON PACT

Every 30 points of bonus Health gives Vladimir 1 Ability Power and every 1 point of Ability Power gives Vladimir 1.6 bonus Health (does not stack with itself).

The more health Vladimir gets from items, the stronger his attacks. And the stronger his attacks, the more health he gets. It’s a win-win!

Q: TRANSFUSION

Vladimir steals life from the target enemy. When Vladimir's resource is full, Transfusion will benefit from massively increased damage and healing for a brief time.

He can steal health from enemies. When he’s all charged up, this move does even more damage and heals him a lot.

W: SANGUINE POOL

Vladimir sinks into a pool of blood, becoming untargetable for 2 seconds. Additionally, enemies on the pool are slowed and Vladimir siphons life from them.

Vladimir turns into a pool of blood, making it impossible for enemies to hit him for a bit. He also slows them down and steals some health.

E: TIDES OF BLOOD

Vladimir pays his own health to charge up a reservoir of blood which, when released, deals damage in the area around him but can be blocked by enemy units.

He charges up and releases a blood attack that hurts everyone around him. Great for clearing out groups of enemies!

R: HEMOPLAGUE

Vladimir infects an area with a virulent plague. Affected enemies take increased damage for the duration. After a few seconds, Hemoplague deals magic damage to infected enemies and heals Vladimir for each enemy Champion hit

Vladimir puts a plague on enemies that makes them take more damage. After a few seconds, it explodes, hurting them and healing Vladimir for each enemy he hits.

Best Vladimir build in League of Legends

Below you will find two different Vladimir builds in League of Legends that you can use. Focus on the first one, but you can also choose the alternative build depending on the matchup and team compositions:

Most Popular:

• Summoner Spells: Flash and Ghost
• Runes: Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Gathering Storm, Cosmic Insight, Magical Footwear
• Items: Riftmaker, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass
• Skill Order: Q - E - W

Alternative:

• Summoner Spells: Flash and Ghost
• Runes: Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Gathering Storm, Cosmic Insight, Magical Footwear
• Items: Cosmic Drive, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Riftmaker, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass
• Skill Order: Q - E - W

How to play Vladimir mid

Playing Vladimir in League of Legends is all about knowing when to be cautious and when to go all in. Initially, focus on getting as much gold as possible by killing minions, because Vladimir isn't very strong early on. Use your Q move to hit minions and lightly hit your opponent too. This keeps you healthy because it heals you a bit every use. When using your E move, remember it takes away some of your health, so try to ensure you're not losing more health than you can afford.

As the game progresses and you start getting stronger, look for chances to use your big move, Hemoplague, especially in small fights. It makes enemies take more damage and heals you, which can really change how a fight goes. Vladimir can also quickly clear minion waves, letting you move around the map to help your team achieve important objectives.

In late game, Vladimir is a beast in big team fights. Try hitting as many enemies as possible with your Hemoplague and E move. But remember, staying alive is key. Use your W move, which turns you into a pool of blood and makes you untouchable, to dodge big attacks or to get away when you're low on health.

Vladimir counters

Vladimir has three main counters that you can play against. Here are all of them:

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia is tough for Vladimir because she can keep hitting him with poison, making it hard for him to heal through the damage. If she uses her Miasma, Vladimir can't use his pool move to escape.

How to Beat Her: Keep moving to make it harder for her to hit you with poison. Try to fight her when she can't use her big stun move, and trick her into using Miasma before you go all in.

Anivia

Anivia can be a pain because she can come back to life with her Rebirth ability, and her control over the battlefield can make it hard for Vladimir to get close. Her storm can also push Vladimir away from fights.

How to Beat Her: Dodge her ice moves and wait for her to use her storm before you jump in. Buying items that protect against magic can also help reduce the damage she does to you.

Karma

Karma's early attacks and shields can be better than Vladimir's healing, and she can trap him with her tether, making it easy for enemies to jump on him.

How to Beat Her: Be careful early on and focus on getting gold from minions until you're strong enough. Look for short moments to fight where you can heal back any damage she does.

Playing Vladimir is about balancing being careful and knowing when to use your moves for the biggest impact. Understanding these matchups can help you make better decisions and win more games.

Vladimir voice lines

Vladimir has a bunch of cool lines that include different voices of different actors. However, there are some that many people, especially the mid laners, may remember. Here they are:

• "Wonderful."
• "My cup is half empty."
• "The clot thickens."
• "Please, let it all out."
• "Let's pool our efforts."
• "I'm absolutely livid."
• "Trickling progress."
• "A vital decision."
• "You look like someone who's got a lot going on beneath the surface."
• "Go ahead, be negative. You'll be just my type."

Vladimir voice actor

Kevin M. Connolly is the voice for the regular Vladimir, but it does not end there. Gavin Hammon does the voice for the Blood Lord version, and in the game Legends of Runeterra, Jason Spisak takes over. For fans in Japan, Tomokazu Seki is Vladimir's voice.

Vladimir release date

Vladimir has been around since July 27, 2010. He's been a part of the game for a long time, offering players a unique and powerful champion to master.

Is Vladimir good in LOL?

Yes, Vladimir is a strong pick, especially in the mid and late game. He deals magic damage and heals himself with every ability. His power grows with each item he buys. Players often choose him for three main reasons:

• High sustain: Vladimir heals a lot during fights, so he stays alive longer than most mages.
• Strong teamfight damage: His ultimate hits multiple enemies and increases his damage. This makes him useful in big fights.
• Safe laning: He does not use mana and can farm from range. His W lets him avoid danger and escape ganks.

He may feel weak early on, but once he gets two core items, he becomes a real threat.

Is Vladimir Viego's uncle in LoL’s lore?

No, Vladimir is not Viego’s uncle. Some fans believed this after reading old stories, but Riot Games confirmed that it is not true. Vladimir and Viego both come from Camavor, an old empire, but they do not have a direct family link. Vladimir is very old and has lived for centuries. He may have served the royal family long ago, but the game’s lore does not show any blood relation between them.