Mordekaiser vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Viktor

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Mordekaiser aims to control the lane by forcing extended trades using (E) pull and isolated (Q) hits to pressure Viktor's immobility.
Prioritize denying Viktor's scaling by maintaining lane pressure and avoiding giving him safe farming windows.
This is a control vs scale matchup where Mordekaiser must leverage his mid-game dueling power and isolation to disrupt Viktor's item progression.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (E) to pull Viktor into your range, then hit isolated (Q) to maximize damage.
Punish Viktor when he misplaces (W) or uses abilities solely for wave clear by committing to extended trades.
Avoid trades when (E) is on cooldown or your passive is inactive, as Viktor can kite and outpoke you then.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) zone control is active, as it can slow and stun you if you engage recklessly.
Avoid engaging immediately after missing (E), as your threat is greatly reduced and Viktor can punish.
Watch for Viktor's ultimate (R) availability; he can turn fights with it, so save defensive cooldowns or disengage accordingly.

Early game

Use early waves to position for (E) pulls and threaten isolated (Q) damage to force Viktor into defensive postures.
Avoid missing (E) as it significantly reduces your trade threat and opens you to Viktor's poke.
Focus on slow, extended trades where (W) shield and passive damage can outlast Viktor's poke and zone control.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Viktor and force duels he cannot escape, but only after landing or threatening (E).
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades where your sustained damage and (W) shield give you the edge.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) and first completed mage item spikes by playing around his cooldowns and avoiding overextensions.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force Viktor into extended trades where your passive and (W) sustain win fights.
At level 6, isolate Viktor with (R) to remove his escape and jungle assistance, securing kills or forcing summoners.
Deny Viktor's scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing fights before he completes key items or evolves abilities.