How to win lane as Vladimir against Locke · 50% win rate · Updated 2026-07-27
| Stage | Favoured | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Even / skill | No data on record, so level 1 is a genuine coin-flip decided by execution. |
| Level 2 | Even / skill | Level 2 stays even — neither champion has a defined power spike here. |
| Level 3 | Even / skill | Level 3 remains skill-dependent with both kits fully online but no established edge. |
| Levels 4-5 | Even / skill | Levels 4-5 are still a wash; trades resolve on mechanics, not matchup math. |
| Level 6 | Even / skill | At 6 both ultimates arrive together, keeping the all-in even. |
| First item | Even / skill | The first-item window is contested equally until scaling decides it. |
| Two+ items | Vladimir | By 2+ items Vladimir's AoE and sustain give you the clear scaling advantage. |
Play the opening levels as reconnaissance: last-hit safely, chip with Tides of Blood when free, and use Transfusion's low cooldown to stay topped up while you learn what the enemy actually does.
The full Vladimir vs Locke report continues with the mid-game plan, the late-game and teamfight plan, every power spike to play around, and the win conditions for both sides — plus cooldown tracking and the live enemy-jungle tracker inside the app.
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