
Vladimir Best ARAM Builds & Runes: Bloodlord Guide
Vladimir ARAM Build Guide
Optimized for a 52.6% win rate across 151,878 matches, this build maximizes Vladimir's potential in ARAM.
ARAM-Specific Balance Changes:
- Healing effectiveness reduced to 90% (from 100%)
Core Items:
- Hextech Rocketbelt
- Cosmic Drive
- Rabadon's Deathcap
Recommended Ability Order:
- Q (Transfusion)
- E (Tides of Blood)
- W (Sanguine Pool)
Key Combat Combos:
- Pre-6 Trade: E > W > Q
- Damage Dodge Combo: E > Q > W
- Standard Trade: E > Q
Situational Items:
- Demonic Embrace
- Void Staff
- Zhonya's Hourglass
- Spirit Visage
- Morellonomicon
Best Summoner Spells:
- Flash
- Mark/Snowball
Effective Trading Patterns:
- Use E then W to engage while minimizing damage
- Follow up with Q for sustain
- Chain abilities smoothly for maximum damage output
- Time W carefully to dodge crucial enemy abilities
Strong Against:
- Short-range champions
- Teams lacking hard CC
- Compositions without sustain
Weak Against:
- Long-range poke
- Heavy CC teams
- Grievous wounds stackers
Build Tips:
- Start with Lost Chapter for mana sustain
- Prioritize CDR items early
- Build defensive items if behind
- Focus on AP scaling items when ahead
Remember to adjust your build based on enemy team composition and match dynamics. Vladimir's success in ARAM heavily depends on proper positioning and timing of abilities.
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