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Gnar vs Viktor

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form range to chip Viktor and control spacing to deny his safe scaling lane.
Manage Rage to time mega form for engages near terrain, leveraging your hard CC against Viktor's immobility.
This is a control versus scale matchup; pressure early without overcommitting to prevent Viktor's item power spikes.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke using mini (Q) and (W) procs while kiting with (E), avoiding extended trades when your (E) is down.
Punish Viktor when he misplaces (W) or uses abilities solely for wave clear by stepping forward aggressively.
Commit to trades only when Rage is near full to convert into mega form durability and hard CC for follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect Viktor's delayed (W) stun and avoid fighting mini form without (E) to escape.
Be cautious when your mega form expires, as you lose hard CC and durability.
Avoid all-ins when (R) is up and your Rage is low to prevent getting locked down by his area damage and control.

Early game

Focus on poking with (Q) and kiting with (E) while preserving (E) cooldown to avoid being caught by Viktor's zone control.
Avoid fighting mini form without (E) available to escape his delayed (W) stun.
Use level 1-5 to build Rage safely and control the wave without giving Viktor free farm or easy poke windows.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is your major spike; manage Rage to enter fights with full Rage for impactful crowd control near walls.
Objective fights with controlled Rage amplify your teamfight engage and durability.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) ultimate and first completed mage item; avoid extended trades and hold defensive cooldowns until his power fades.

Win conditions

Use mini form range advantage to chip Viktor and control wave position, denying him safe scaling.
Time mega form engages near terrain to maximize your (R) wall stun and (W) crowd control for dives or teamfights.
Punish Viktor's misplaced (W) and ability cooldowns aggressively to prevent him from scaling comfortably and force fights on your terms.