Vladimir · Mid
Defensive build
DefensiveSituationalData-drivenPatch 16.19.1
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When to use it
Keeps enough damage while adding armor, ability power and magic resist through Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil and Dusk and Dawn. Choose it against dive, assassins or a lane you can't win.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
242%158%- MidMain58% of matches
- TopPriority 242% of matches
Starting items
Doran's RingHealth, mana regeneration and ability power.Health PotionHealth regeneration.
Core items
- 1Zhonya's HourglassArmor and ability power, with an active.
- 2Banshee's VeilMagic resist and ability power.
- 3Dusk and DawnHealth, attack speed and ability power.
Boots
Mercury's TreadsMagic resist and tenacity.
Situational
Dead Man's PlateAgainst heavy physical damage.Kaenic RookernAgainst heavy magic damage.MorellonomiconCuts the enemy's healing.Void StaffAgainst tanky teams.
Runes
Primary· Sorcery
Secondary· Resolve
Shards
Summoner spells
Flash
Teleport