Vladimir vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Viktor

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Vladimir must manage a low-pressure early lane focused on surviving Viktor's poke and scaling safely.
Prioritize farming with (Q) sustain and avoid giving Viktor easy wave control or poke windows.
This is a scaling versus scaling matchup where Vladimir aims to outscale Viktor for late-game teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Trade short with empowered (Q) and only use (W) defensively to deny Viktor's key poke or stun.
Punish Viktor when his (W) is misplaced or on cooldown by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid extended trades when Viktor's evolved (E) or (Q) shield is active to reduce damage taken.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your (W) is on cooldown, as you are vulnerable to Viktor's poke and crowd control.
Avoid trading when empowered (Q) is unavailable to minimize damage taken from Viktor's poke.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) and evolved ability windows; hold defensive tools for his all-in attempts.

Early game

Use (Q) to sustain through Viktor's poke and avoid extended trades before your first item spike.
Avoid forcing trades when empowered (Q) is down or (W) is on cooldown to prevent losing health unnecessarily.
Focus on last hitting safely and maintaining a survivable lane state until level 6 and item spikes.

Power spikes

Respect level 6 (R) windows from both sides; use your (R) for all-ins or defensive resets when available.
After your first completed AP item, pressure Viktor more confidently while tracking his defensive cooldowns.
Mid-game AP and cooldown spikes increase your trade threat; adjust aggression accordingly and punish Viktor when his cooldowns are down.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid forced fights; scale into your AP item spikes.
Use empowered (Q) trades and (W) defensively to punish Viktor's cooldowns and mispositioning.
Leverage your (R) in teamfights to burst grouped enemies and secure fights once fully scaled.