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Patch 26.20Arena trios · updated Oct 7, 2026

Vladimir Arena Build

Vladimir, the Crimson Reaper, is a ranged mage and fighter champion. In fights Vladimir is a fragile champion who deals magic damage over extended fights, with healing in the kit. Here are the augments Vladimir players take most, the Prismatic items worth grabbing and the core build on patch 26.20.

Arena tier
Strong, reliable picks
Vladimir games this patch
26,714
Skill max
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Quick Answer for Patch 26.20

  1. Eureka

    Prismatic

    Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.

    Why on Vladimir

    Your high AP becomes Ability Haste, so you cast Transfusion (Q) more often and reach its empowered damage and healing sooner.

  2. ADAPt

    Silver

    Convert Bonus Attack Damage to Ability Power. Gain 10% Ability Power.

    Why on Vladimir

    The extra 10% Ability Power also gives you bonus Health through Crimson Pact (passive), so Transfusion (Q) hits harder while you get tankier.

  3. Tank Engine

    Gold

    Gain increased size and percent bonus Health per takedown.

    Why on Vladimir

    Every takedown adds bonus Health, which Crimson Pact (passive) turns into Ability Power, so you get both tankier and stronger with each kill.

In game, Hexgate puts a badge under every augment card you are offered, with how often Vladimir players take it.

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Based on 26,714 Vladimir games in Arena on patch 26.20. Augments and items are ordered by how often Vladimir players take them; the bars compare each one with the most taken.

Best Augments for Vladimir by Rarity

Augment offers come in Silver, Gold and Prismatic. These are the cards Vladimir players take most at each rarity, most taken first.

Prismatic augments

  1. Eureka
  2. Goliath
  3. Infernal Conduit
  4. Jeweled Gauntlet

Gold augments

  1. Tank Engine
  2. Celestial Body
  3. Phenomenal Evil
  4. Critical Healing

Silver augments

  1. ADAPt
  2. Witchful Thinking

Best Prismatic Items for Vladimir

The Prismatic items Vladimir players pick most often from the offer, most picked first.

  1. Demonic Embrace
  2. Night Harvester
  3. Pyromancer's Cloak
  4. Innervating Locket
  5. Runecarver
  6. Dragonheart

Vladimir Arena Build

Boots to start, then the items Vladimir players build most often in Arena, most built first. Adapt the order to the lobby: every other team is an opponent.

Starting boots

  • Ionian Boots of Lucidity
  • Sorcerer's Shoes

Core items

  1. Riftmaker
  2. Rabadon's Deathcap
  3. Liandry's Torment
  4. Void Staff
  5. Shadowflame
  6. Heartsteel

Vladimir Skill Order

The order Vladimir players level their abilities in most often: max Transfusion (Q) first, then Tides of Blood (E), and take Hemoplague (R) whenever you can.

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  2. ETides of Blood
  3. WSanguine Pool
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FAQ

What are the best augments for Vladimir in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Vladimir players take Eureka, ADAPt and Tank Engine most often.

What is the best Prismatic item for Vladimir?

The Prismatic items Vladimir players pick most are Demonic Embrace, Night Harvester and Pyromancer's Cloak.

What should Vladimir build in Arena?

Start with Ionian Boots of Lucidity, then the items Vladimir players build most: Riftmaker, Rabadon's Deathcap and Liandry's Torment. Adapt the rest to the lobby.

What is the best skill order for Vladimir in Arena?

Max Transfusion (Q) first, then Tides of Blood (E), and level Hemoplague (R) whenever you can.

Is Vladimir good in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Vladimir is A tier in the Arena tier list: strong, reliable picks.

More A Tier Champions

Arena tier list for all champions · Vladimir in ARAM Mayhem

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