Talk:Vladimir/@comment-78.58.103.67-20120129201106/@comment-62.150.203.142-20120206123007

Because Vlad really needs to put maximum pressure on the opponent from early on. /Sarcasm

Vlad wins against poke champions because he can sustain that poke while continuing to farm. Even the best Cass player will not hit all his Qs and anybody with lvl1 boots and a decent reaction time can dodge them (unless they are in the worst positions humanly possible). If Cass pokes at you from max range then you can easily take one step back and avoid her harass. If she comes closer to keep you guessing then you can Q her and heal up the damage she dealt to you (if she even managed to hit you).

Also Vlad's ult doesn't cost hp anymore. Keep up with the times.