Viktor scales with Hex Core upgrades. Evolved E aftershock laser is one of the best waveclear + poke abilities. R storm chases enemies for constant DoT.
Abilities
Skills Overview
P
Glorious Evolution
Passive
Viktor gains Hex Fragments whenever he kills an enemy. With every 100 Hex Fragments he obtains, Viktor permanently augments an active ability. After upgrading all of his basic abilities, he can gather 100 Hex Fragments to augment his ultimate ability.
Glorious Evolution: Hex Core upgrades evolve abilities. First upgrade evolves E (aftershock laser). Priority.
Q
Siphon Power
Shield · Burst · MS
Viktor blasts an enemy unit with magic damage, which grants him a shield and empowers his next basic attack.Augment: Siphon Power's shield is increased by 60% and Viktor gains bonus move speed after casting the Ability.
CD: 9/8/7/6/5 · Cost: 45/50/55/60/65
Q gives shield + empowered auto. MS burst for kiting.
W
Gravity Field
Zone · Stun · Slow
Viktor conjures a heavy gravitational field that slows enemies caught within its radius. Enemies who stay in the field for too long become stunned.Augment: Viktor's spells apply a slow to enemies.
CD: 17/16/15/14/13 · Cost: 65
W places a gravity zone. After 1.5s, STUNS enemies inside. Zone control.
E
Hextech Ray
Laser · AoE · Aftershock (evolved)
Viktor uses his biomechanical arm to fire a Hextech Ray that cuts across the field in a line, dealing damage to all enemies in its path.Augment: An explosion follows in the Hextech Ray's wake, dealing magic damage.
CD: 12/11/10/9/8 · Cost: 60/70/80/90/100
E fires a laser in a line. Evolved E = aftershock explosion along the laser for DOUBLE damage.
R
Arcane Storm
AoE · Storm · DoT
Viktor conjures an Arcane Storm on the field, dealing magic damage and interrupting enemy channels. The storm periodically does magic damage to all nearby enemies and can be redirected by Viktor.Augment: The Arcane Storm moves 25% faster, and whenever champions die after taking damage from it, the storm grows and increases in its duration.
CD: 120/100/80 · Cost: 100
R creates a storm that follows enemies dealing DoT. Interrupts channels. Chases targets.
Skill Leveling Order — Max E first, then Q, then W · R at 6 / 11 / 16
| Level | Q | W | E | R | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take E — laser | ||||
| 2 | Take Q — shield | ||||
| 3 | Take W — zone | ||||
| 4 | Level E | ||||
| 5 | Level E | ||||
| 6 | R — Chaos Storm | ||||
| 7 | Level E | ||||
| 8 | Level Q | ||||
| 9 | E maxed ✓ | ||||
| 10 | Level Q | ||||
| 11 | R rank 2 | ||||
| 12 | Level Q | ||||
| 13 | Level Q | ||||
| 14 | Q maxed ✓ | ||||
| 15 | Level W | ||||
| 16 | R rank 3 | ||||
| 17 | Level W | ||||
| 18 | W maxed ✓ |
Itemization
Recommended Builds
Core Build
Sorcerer's Shoes
Magic pen.
1100g
Rabadon's Deathcap
AP multiplier.
3600g
Lich Bane
Q empowered auto + Lich Bane proc = burst.
3000g
Void Staff
Magic pen.
2800g
Situational
Zhonya's Hourglass
Stasis.
3250g
Banshee's Veil
Spell shield.
2600g
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
R storm perma-slows.
2600g
Hex Core first → Deathcap → Lich Bane → Void. Evolved E aftershock is your spike.
Runes
Sorcery Primary
Summon Aery
Aery on E laser + Q poke.
Manaflow Band
Mana.
Transcendence
CDR.
Gathering Storm
AP scaling.
Inspiration Secondary
Magical Footwear
Free boots.
Cosmic Insight
CDR.
Shards
Adaptive Force · Adaptive Force · Health
Gameplay
How to Play Viktor
01
Early Game
E Laser Poke, Hex Core Rush
- E laser through wave for CS + poke.
- First Hex Core evolves E — aftershock doubles E damage.
- Q shield for trades. Q → empowered auto → back off.
- Farm for 1150g Hex Core. This is your first big spike.
- W zone for gank escape.
02
Mid Game
Evolved E, R Storm
- Evolved E clears waves instantly. Aftershock chunks champions for 40% HP.
- R storm + W zone = massive area control.
- Q → auto (Lich Bane) for burst trades.
- Evolved Q gives bigger shield + MS.
- Position behind frontline. E laser from distance.
03
Late Game
Full Evolution Control Mage
- Full evolution Viktor = highest DPS control mage.
- E aftershock + R storm covers half the teamfight.
- W stun zone traps enemies in R storm.
- Lich Bane Q auto burst finishes low targets.
- Best teamfight mage when all abilities are evolved.
Teamfighting
How to Teamfight as Viktor
Viktor E laser + R storm + W zone controls the entire teamfight area.
1
Zone — E Laser + W
Area control
01
E laser through grouped enemies.
02
Aftershock deals DOUBLE damage.
03
W gravity zone on the fight area.
E aftershock has a 1s delay. Enemies can dodge it. Use on CC'd targets.
2
Storm — R DoT
Chasing damage
01
R storm on the enemy group.
02
Storm follows and deals constant DoT.
03
Rylai's R = permanent AoE slow.
3
Burst — Q + Lich Bane
Finish
01
Q shield + empowered auto.
02
Lich Bane proc for burst.
03
MS from Q for kiting.
E through the enemy team → W on the aftershock location → R on top. Triple-layered zone control.
Tips & Tricks
Advanced Mechanics & Hidden Tech
Advanced mechanics for Viktor.
Basic
First Hex Core
First upgrade evolves E for aftershock. Rush 1150g for this spike.
Intermediate
E Aftershock
Evolved E creates an aftershock along the laser 1s later. DOUBLE damage. Chunks from range.
Basic
Q Shield + Auto
Q gives shield and empowered auto. Use for short trades.
Advanced
W Stun Zone
W stuns after 1.5s. Place it WHERE enemies will be, not where they are.
Intermediate
R Storm Chase
R storm follows the nearest enemy. It chases — they can't escape the DoT.
Basic
Evolution Priority
E first (aftershock), then Q (shield + MS), then W (bigger zone).
Matchups
Counters & Matchups
Viktor struggles against assassins who kill him before E aftershock and champions who outrange his laser.
Click any matchup to expand tips & how to play against them
Loses Against
Fizz E dodges E laser + burst kills.
W zone his engage. Rush Zhonya's.
Zed burst overwhelms you.
W zone his R shadow. Zhonya's.
LeBlanc's mobility dodges everything.
Farm safely. Outscale at full evolution.
Wins Against
You outrange and outpoke.
E laser from outside cage range.
Both farm. You outscale.
E clears wave faster.
You outrange her.
E laser from outside Flash → R range.