Viktor/Strategy

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Proving it’s not just League’s exoskeletal beings that can evolve, we’re pushing a retooled An icon representing Viktor Viktor through the Champion Update pipeline and onto live. We’ve given him a fresh coat of paint, updated most of his abilities, and completely changed how his An icon for Viktor's ability Glorious Evolution passive and An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core work - behold the details of Viktor’s An icon for Viktor's ability Glorious Evolution Glorious Evolution![1]

Abilities

Glorious Evolution
Viktor begins the game with a An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core, a unique item that can be upgraded three times during the course of the game.

Augments

Viktor’s augments offer him unique ways to tailor his kit towards specific playstyles and situations. If the enemy team’s built for skirmishing, Viktor can augment An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Turbocharge Siphon Power to speed him out of combat, or An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Aftershock Death Ray to create zones of denial around his or the enemy’s team. On the other hand, if his team has the makings of a wombo combo comp, Viktor can augment An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Implosion Gravity Field to cluster the enemy team together, opening the door for his team’s successive cycle of violence. Most importantly, these augments can be used together once Viktor has spent the required gold, giving him plenty of extra ability power, mana, and utility. Finally, once Viktor augments all three of his basic abilities, he automatically augments An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm with the An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Velocity Velocity upgrade.

Laning

Viktor’s a sustained damage mage who thrives in the solo lanes of Summoner’s Rift. He trades effectively with An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power, taking advantage of the shield to absorb his lane opponent’s assault as he deals his initial salvo. Crucially, Viktor wins hardest by staying close to his enemy following An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power, triggering the An icon for the item Lich Bane Lich Bane-level An icon for Viktor's ability Discharge boost on his next basic attack to inflict further damage. With clever positioning, Viktor can follow up with An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray to last hit minions and whittle down the enemy champion even more. However, the ability’s raw power often pushes the lane, forcing the relatively immobile Viktor far from his tower. If this attracts the enemy jungler’s attention, Viktor has another hex-tech trick up his sleeve in the shape of An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field, which he can place along his escape path to deter his aggressors.

Teamfights

An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm thrives once teams start grouping together, giving Viktor the chance to wreak en masse carnage. Though unleashing it after an augmented An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Implosion Gravity Field offers ideal conditions for maximizing its damage output, An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm dishes out enough area of effect damage on its own to deny Viktor’s enemies zone control and end enemy chases. An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray gains huge power in clustered teamfights, too – with accurate casts, Viktor can send its withering line of destruction across the entire enemy backline, dealing scathing damage to multiple enemy squishies.

Champion Spotlight[edit | edit source]

Recommended Items[edit | edit source]

Summoner's Rift
Starting
Twisted Treeline
Starting
Howling Abyss
Starting

Tips[edit | edit source]

Playing as An icon representing Viktor Viktor
  • Never use your Death Ray unless you finished upgrading everything else and augmenting those too. (VERY ESSENTIAL)
  • Make sure you choose the right An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core augment at the right time.
Playing Against An icon representing Viktor Viktor
  • Be careful about how close you let An icon representing Viktor Viktor get to you. An icon representing Viktor Viktor's control of the battlefield increases with his proximity to his opponent.
  • Be aware of how many augments An icon representing Viktor Viktor has upgraded by looking at the color of the light on his staff (An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core purple, An icon for the item The Hex Core mk-1 yellow, An icon for the item The Hex Core mk-2 blue, An icon for the item Perfect Hex Core red).

Tricks[edit | edit source]

Ability Usage
  • Even by their stat bonuses alone, the An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core and its upgrades make for a formidable mage item. They grant An icon representing Viktor Viktor substantial ability power and mana. Arguably more important are the Augments, boosting each of An icon representing Viktor Viktor's abilities. However, these have varying levels of importance in how they may actually impact fights.
    • An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Turbocharge Augment- Turbocharge is very helpful, if not a priority. The burst of movement speed after each cast of An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power acts as a much-desired (if unremarkable) form of mobility for An icon representing Viktor Viktor. It allows him to kite and skirt around fights with greater ease. It also makes An icon for Viktor's ability Discharge Discharge-enhanced attacks much easier to land on the desired target.
    • An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Implosion Augment- Implosion is of mediocre use. In its base form An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field already does an adequate job of setting up spell combos for both An icon representing Viktor Viktor and his allies. In select cases, the repositioning effect can bring enemies back into spellcasting range. But on the negative side, you and your allies will need to be careful not to misplace spells while An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field is active.
    • An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Aftershock Augment- Aftershock is absolutely vital to An icon representing Viktor Viktor's mage role. The extra explosions in An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray represent another chunk of damage in your already devastating combo of burst damage. It also allows An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray to perform wave-clear duty in a single cast.
    • An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Velocity Augment- Velocity is not an actual choice of Augments, but is automatically obtained once the other three have been installed. Its actual value is negligible; while the extra speed of the An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm cloud is useful in chasing enemies fleeing from its AoE, it still cannot keep up with those who use mobility skills, or An icon representing Flash Flash.
    • As a suggestion: An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Aftershock Augment- Aftershock should be strongly considered as a first Augment, or even a big reason to upgrade the An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core as your first purchase after the initial laning phase. The second An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core upgrade and An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Turbocharge Augment- Turbocharge is a mid-game priority, with greater importance if you are considering An icon for the item Lich Bane Lich Bane. The third and final upgrade (with both the An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Implosion Implosion and An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Velocity Velocity Augments) are trivial, and can be safely ignored in favor of building more important items.
      • If, however, you find yourself at base with An icon representing Gold 1000 that cannot go towards your next purchase, a An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core upgrade is not a bad choice in the interim.
  • When aiming to deal damage with An icon for Viktor's ability Discharge Discharge, remember to keep An icon representing Viktor Viktor's basic attack available and not 'on cooldown'.
  • Keep in mind that the initial target of An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power and the target of a An icon for Viktor's ability Discharge Discharge-enhanced attack do not need to be the same. An icon representing Viktor Viktor can prime the An icon for Viktor's ability Discharge Discharge buff (and the other bonuses) by using An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power on minions or other targets, possibly surprising the enemy.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power can be used to last-hit minions, as it has a short cooldown and a low mana cost. Do note the low initial damage of the spell, however.
  • Remember that the shield from An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power is instantly gained upon casting the spell, and not dependent on the spell actually affecting the target. Furthermore, the shield's strength not based on the damage it does, so it makes no difference if you aim at a minion rather than a champion.
  • Keep in mind that offensive use of An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field in most scenarios is very limited, as it costs a lot of mana and has a too short range to be used safely in this manner. Try to use it for zone denial and as a defensive measure versus ganks, rather than relying on it to set up combos.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Viktor Gravity Field old.png can be very powerful for escaping melee attackers. By placing An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field in your path, enemies will be either forced to go around or through it, slowing them down either way.
  • By using An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field first, you can often ensure hitting an enemy with An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray.
    • Keep in mind when the enemy notices the An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field, they will most likely run away (or to you depending on the closest exit). Place your An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray appropriately.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray is a useful long-range poke/harassment tool, although its mana cost is fairly high and should thus be used cautiously.
  • An icon representing Viktor Viktor holds an advantage over most casters due to An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray not being blockable by minions or a point-and-click spell. Use it to punish a brazen opponent using minions to try and shield themselves as they advance onto you.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray can be used to quickly clear waves when returning to base, or preparing to roam and gank another lane. This becomes especially simple once An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Aftershock Augment- Aftershock is acquired.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray provides sight along its path. Use it to safely check the brush or other areas.
  • Smart-casting An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray is very different from most other abilities, and will take practice to perfect. One method is to place your mouse at the starting point, then 'flick' your cursor in the direction you wish the laser to travel.
  • An icon representing Viktor Viktor's lane presence increases significantly when he gets his ultimate An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm; combined with his other nukes and an An icon representing Ignite Ignite he can easily burst down fragile targets.
  • Try to wait for people to fully commit to a fight or get trapped in your An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field before using An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm, as it deals deceptively strong damage-over-time if enemies are forced to stay near it.
  • Don't forget An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm has an interrupt on cast. An icon representing Viktor Viktor can easily interrupt deadly channeled abilities such as An icon representing Katarina Katarina's An icon for Katarina's ability Death Lotus Death Lotus with An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm.
Mastery Usage
Item Usage
  • It can be difficult to decide what items An icon representing Viktor Viktor requires, since he only has five available item slots (four if boots are included, which An icon representing Viktor Viktor will most likely need) with the An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core being an integral item that cannot be removed from his inventory. That being said, items that provide mana and mana regeneration can be ignored in favor of ability power, magic penetration and cooldown reduction, as the An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core provides sufficient mana to keep An icon representing Viktor Viktor in combat for a long time. He can also use the An icon representing Crest of Insight Crest of Insight to aid his mana sustain if required.
  • Due to An icon representing Viktor Viktor's relatively short spell casting range, items that grant him some survivability through health, armor and magic resistance will aid him greatly.
  • An icon for the item Void Staff Void Staff and An icon for the item Sorcerer's Shoes Sorcerer's Shoes are almost mandatory purchases at some point in the game, giving the vital magic penetration needed to keep An icon representing Viktor Viktor's damage relevant as enemy champions buy defensive items.
  • A An icon for the item Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap, already a straightforward and powerful offensive item for mages, is further improved by multiplying the high base AP from An icon representing Viktor Viktor's An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core.
  • An icon for the item Lich Bane Lich Bane has fantastic synergy with An icon representing Viktor Viktor, more specifically with his An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power. The combination of Spellblade and An icon for Viktor's ability Discharge Discharge proc in a single attack offers incredible burst damage, and can be performed multiple times in a fight due to An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Viktor Siphon Power old.png's low cooldown.
  • An icon for the item Athene's Unholy Grail Athene's Unholy Grail is a well-rounded option for An icon representing Viktor Viktor; it solves his mana issues (noticeable when An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray is maxed), grants a decent chunk of AP and MR, and perhaps most importantly grants valuable cooldown reduction to increase the uptime of his devastating An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm.
  • An icon for the item Liandry's Torment Liandry's Torment is perhaps An icon representing Viktor Viktor's core offensive item; its passive synergizes extremely well with the DoT nature of his An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm and with the AoE slow/stun on An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field, as well as making him deadly to tanky targets in addition to squishies, while the magic penetration complements his high base damages. With cheap components and some health included for durability, An icon for the item Liandry's Torment Liandry's Torment is therefore a good item but should generally be taken later.
  • If you don't mind the relatively slow early-game stacking of An icon for the item Tear of the Goddess Tear of the Goddess and giving up some mid game power, An icon for the item Archangel's Staff Archangel's Staff can be a great item on An icon representing Viktor Viktor since it synergises nicely with the An icon for the item Perfect Hex Core Perfect Hex Core's mana boost and even An icon for the item Lich Bane Lich Bane's mana boost. An icon for the item Seraph's Embrace Seraph's Embrace's active also boosts An icon representing Viktor Viktor's survivability in teamfights due to the short-range nature of his kit.
  • If you're planning to go support An icon representing Viktor Viktor, An icon for the item Spellthief's Edge Spellthief's Edge makes for an ideal starting item. An icon for the item Frost Queen's Claim Frost Queen's Claim and its slowing active can help keep enemies within An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field and An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm.
  • As An icon representing Viktor Viktor is primarily a burst mage and deals most of his damage up-front, a An icon for the item Zhonya's Hourglass Zhonya's Hourglass makes a good complement to avoid retaliation. An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field and An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm will also remain active while he is in Stasis.
  • An icon representing Viktor Viktor's need to fight up close can make an An icon for the item Banshee's Veil Banshee's Veil well worth it. It may also be necessary to get An icon for the item Banshee's Veil Banshee's Veil when facing mage-killer champions like An icon representing LeBlanc LeBlanc and An icon representing Veigar Veigar.
  • A An icon for the item Rod of Ages Rod of Ages is a great pick-up, especially if An icon representing Viktor Viktor does well early and can rush An icon for the item Catalyst the Protector Catalyst the Protector.
  • If against An icon representing LeBlanc LeBlanc or An icon representing Veigar Veigar, An icon for the item Banshee's Veil Banshee's Veil is good on An icon representing Viktor Viktor. It will give him some AP and magic resist, while also giving him a shield to block one dangerous spell like An icon for Veigar's ability Primordial Burst Primordial Burst.
  • An icon for the item Rylai's Crystal Scepter Rylai's Crystal Scepter grants a substantial amount of health alongside AP. More importantly, its slow effects make your An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm even more potent as enemies will take more damage trying to escape. If you are close-up to the foe, An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm's increased movement speed and chasing ability can force them to take all of its damage.
Countering
  • Invest in a magic resistance item to help mitigate An icon representing Viktor Viktor's damage.
  • An icon representing Viktor Viktor gains a An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core at the start of the game from his An icon for Viktor's ability Glorious Evolution Glorious Evolution. It is wise to know the An icon for the item Prototype Hex Core Hex Core's Augments he takes to counter him.
    • Remember that augmented An icon for Viktor's ability Siphon Power Siphon Power will give him movement speed to help him escape from or catch up to you.
  • Keep in mind that An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray has a deceptive long range, since the line itself has a range of 500 units.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray deals 40% more damage once An icon for Viktor's ability Augment- Aftershock augmented, but only if you stay in the area of effect.
  • An icon representing Viktor Viktor is a vulnerable champion early-game in general; he is fairly squishy, has low escapability, and low base movement speed. Harass him if you are particularly good at doing it, and try to starve him of farm by freezing the lane. Most importantly, due to his vulnerability, take any opportunity you can to make ganks happen.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Death Ray Death Ray travels in a straight line (start to end), so by side stepping immediately you can dodge the ability.
  • Quickly move away from the AoE of An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field to deny An icon representing Viktor Viktor the chance to stun you.
    • Champions who can remove disables (such as An icon representing Olaf Olaf or An icon representing Gangplank Gangplank) are safe from An icon representing Viktor Viktor's only defense mechanism, and should exploit this.
  • An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm will damage you continuously if you stay too close to the storm. By moving away from it, you can negate An icon for Viktor's ability Chaos Storm Chaos Storm's damage.
  • An icon representing Viktor Viktor only has his An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field to escape pursuers, and is relatively fragile once focused. Exploit his low mobility if he ever uses An icon for Viktor's ability Gravity Field Gravity Field in a sub-optimal manner.


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