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Viktor vs Gragas

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize scaling through safe farming and wave control to outscale Gragas's burst and sustain trades.
Maintain medium lane pressure by zoning with (E) and shielding with (Q) while respecting Gragas's engage windows.
This is a control mage scaling vs AP bruiser short-trade matchup; focus on reaching item and evolution spikes to dominate teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily with (E) poke and (Q) shield, keeping (W) ready to slow and stun if Gragas commits.
Punish Gragas after he misses (E), as he loses engage and escape tools then.
Avoid using (W) poorly; placing it badly can leave you vulnerable to Gragas's burst and all-ins.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun threat, especially when combined with (W) damage and passive sustain.
Be cautious when (W) is down, as you lose your main disengage and are vulnerable to Gragas's engage.
Avoid extended trades when Gragas's passive sustain and (W) are available, as he can outlast your damage early.

Early game

Use level 3 to manage spacing and poke with (E) without overcommitting into (E) stun threat.
Avoid extended trades early; trade only when (W) is ready to disengage and (Q) shield is available.
Keep the wave in a safe position to minimize vulnerability to Gragas's short burst trades and all-ins.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to control fights, pick off Gragas, or reset after his engage; respect his (R) displacement and hold defensive tools.
After first completed mage item and ability evolution, increase pressure on wave and trades confidently while tracking Gragas's cooldowns.
Respect Gragas's level 6 (R) and first item spikes that enable burst trades and displacement; avoid extended fights when he is strong.

Win conditions

Survive early pressure by playing around cooldowns and wave control to reach your item and evolution power spikes.
Use (E) poke and (Q) shield to control space and punish Gragas after missed (E) or cooldowns.
Leverage (R) in teamfights and skirmishes to control space and secure kills once fully evolved and itemized.