Viktor is a powerful mid-lane mage with a 53.2% win rate across 23,605 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Most Effective Build

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Teleport

Runes:

• Primary: Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Shield Bash
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Core Items:

1. Luden's Companion
2. Sorcerer's Shoes
3. Lich Bane
4. Rabadon's Deathcap
5. Void Staff
6. Zhonya's Hourglass

Skill Order: E > Q > W

Key Matchups

Strong Against:

• Smolder (60.7% WR)
• Corki (54.4% WR)
• Jayce (53.2% WR)

Weak Against:

• Kassadin (45.4% WR)
• Vel'Koz (46.2% WR)
• Qiyana (46.5% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Warwick (53.9% WR)
• Pantheon (53.5% WR)
• Zac (52.2% WR)

Pro Tips:

• Delay teamfights while poking with E
• During laning, hit both minions and enemy champion with E
• Play safe early game until power spikes
• Position carefully and focus on farm and scaling

Alternative Builds:

• Blackfire Torch build: 52.6% WR over 7,118 matches
• First Strike build: 53.9% WR across 4,769 matches
• Arcane Comet build: 52.3% WR over 1,369 matches

Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition for optimal results.

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