Illaoi vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Viktor

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use your tentacle zones to force Viktor into risky (E) angles and deny him safe farming space.
Pressure early with tentacle control and avoid giving Viktor free scaling time as he wants to itemize and evolve abilities for late game.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Viktor is forced into your tentacle range and (E) is ready to land.
Punish Viktor after he misuses (W) or uses (E) on wave clear by engaging tentacle slams and (W).
Avoid extended trades if (E) misses or no tentacles are nearby, as Viktor can outpoke with (E) and shield with (Q).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is up as it provides delayed zone control and can stun you if caught.
Avoid fighting without tentacles or when (R) is down, as ganks become much safer for Viktor.
Respect Viktor's evolved (Q) shield and movement speed, which can negate your trades if misjudged.

Early game

Establish tentacles around the wave early to create zones Viktor must respect.
Use (E) to pull Viktor's spirit when he tries to farm, forcing him into unfavorable trades.
Avoid chasing Viktor away from your tentacle zones to maintain your trading advantage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to punish multi-target engages and turn ganks in your favor by fighting inside your tentacle zone.
After establishing multiple tentacles in a side lane, pressure Viktor to force him to clear them or lose wave control.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) and first completed mage item spikes by avoiding all-ins without tentacle zones and (R) ready.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and landing (E) to force Viktor into bad trades and deny his scaling.
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and ganks, turning fights in your favor.
Maintain side-lane pressure with tentacles to force Viktor to clear them, limiting his wave control and scaling opportunities.