Viktor Build Guide: Best Mid Lane Runes and Items - Patch 14.24
Viktor is a powerful mid-lane mage with a 53.1% win rate across 23,829 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:
Core Build:
- Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
- First Item: Luden's Companion
- Core Items: Sorcerer's Shoes, Lich Bane
- Final Items: Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass
Optimal Runes:
- Primary: Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
- Secondary: Bone Plating, Shield Bash
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling
Skill Order: E > Q > W
Best Matchups:
- Smolder (60.7% WR)
- Corki (54.5% WR)
- Jayce (53.0% WR)
Worst Matchups:
- Kassadin (45.6% WR)
- Vel'Koz (46.5% WR)
- Qiyana (46.5% WR)
Key Tips:
- Delay teamfights while poking enemies down
- Aim E to hit both minions and enemy champion during laning
- Play safe early game and scale into late game
- Use your poke advantage to build gold leads
Alternative Build:
- Keystone: First Strike
- Core Items: Same as above
- Secondary Runes: Manaflow Band, Transcendence
- Win Rate: 54.0% across 4,820 matches
Best Synergies:
- Warwick (53.9% WR)
- Pantheon (53.6% WR)
- Zac (52.1% WR)
Situational Items: Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition, particularly considering defensive options against specific damage types.