Talk:Vladimir/@comment-5211662-20151212080541/@comment-5211662-20151215185154

The thing with using CDR runes is that they allow me to use a optional item that does not include cooldown reduction. For example, Rylai. When combined with CDR, Rylai allows me to essentially permaslow enemies. This allows Vlad to be extremely difficult to 1x1 because he can just kite anyone that he can't directly 1x1.

Or I can buy Liandry and melt tanks.

Also, CDR runes may make Vlad laning phase weaker, but his mid game becomes extremely strong once he gets a WotA and Ionian Boots, because his cooldowns will be extremely low and will only become lower as the game passes.