Count Vladimir

Been spamming Count Vladimir for about 40 games now after getting it from a chest, and honestly this skin hits different than I expected. The whole vampire aesthetic is obviously on point, but what really caught me off guard is how much smoother the Q animation feels compared to base Vladimir. That crimson orb just flows better, and I swear the projectile speed feels faster even though it's probably just visual.

The E charge-up is where this skin really shines though. Instead of that basic red swirl, you get this dark blood effect that's way easier to track in teamfights. Had a dragon fight yesterday where I could actually see my E building through all the chaos, landed a perfect 4-man charge and we turned the whole game around. But the W pool animation is kinda cringe but good? It's got this weird bat effect that takes getting used to. At first I thought it made me easier to spot, but after enough games I think enemies actually have a harder time tracking when I'm coming out of it.

Compared to other Vladimir skins like Blood Lord or Dark Waters, Count Vladimir feels more responsive overall. Blood Lord's still the best for pure intimidation factor, but Count's cleaner animations make it worth the 520 RP if you're serious about climbing. It's not exactly pay-to-win, but those visual clarity improvements on E definitely help in clutch moments.

Is Count Vladimir worth it for Vladimir mains? If you're looking for something that feels good without breaking the bank, absolutely. Maybe wait for a sale if you're not in a rush, but this skin's aged way better than most of the older 520s in the game.