Darius vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Viktor

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use your high early lane pressure to force Viktor into defensive farming and deny his scaling.
Control the wave near your side to bait Viktor into your (E) pull range and extended trades.
This is a snowball lane where you must punish Viktor's immobility and prevent him from safely scaling.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) to force Viktor to respect your engage and prevent him from freely poking with (E).
Prioritize landing outer (Q) for sustain and damage to win extended trades.
Only commit to all-ins after stacking your passive and when (W) zone control is down or poorly placed.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) zone control is active, as it can slow and stun you after delay.
Avoid engaging when your (E) is on cooldown since Viktor can kite you easily.
Watch for (R) availability; he can punish extended trades or force you out if you overcommit.

Early game

Start aggressive to zone Viktor and punish his immobility before he gets items.
Use (E) to pull Viktor when he steps up for last hits or to avoid his poke.
Avoid pushing without vision as Viktor can punish your immobility with his zone control.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R) execute and reset, enabling lethal all-ins after chipping Viktor.
First bruiser item completion boosts your durability and damage, making extended fights safer.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) ultimate and his first completed item spike by avoiding trades when they're available.

Win conditions

Use wave control to trap Viktor in melee range and force him into your (E) pull.
Stack passive bleed and land outer (Q) to sustain through Viktor's poke and pressure him out.
Execute level 6 all-ins after chipping Viktor or when his key defensive cooldowns like (W) are down to snowball the lane.