Yone vs Viktor MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Viktor

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must use E + Q combos to force trades and avoid Viktor's zone control.
Avoid giving Viktor a passive lane to scale by pressuring with well-timed trades and punishing his immobility.

Trading pattern

Stack Q to reach knockup, then use E to gap close and second Q to lock Viktor down, snapping back with E to avoid Viktor R or Viktor W.
Punish Viktor if he uses Viktor W defensively or Viktor E only for wave clear by engaging quickly.
Respect Viktor Q shield and movement speed buff; avoid extended trades when shield is active.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Viktor's Viktor W is well placed, as it can stun after delay and punish your engage.
Avoid trading when Viktor's Viktor Q shield is up and evolved, as it grants bonus movement speed.
Vulnerable if you use E from a bad position or miss your Q knockup, as Viktor can punish your cooldowns.

Early game

Use E + Q combo at level 3 to engage and disengage trades before Viktor can respond with Viktor W.
Avoid extended fights early as Viktor's poke with Viktor E and shield from Viktor Q can wear you down.
Look to punish Viktor when Viktor W is on cooldown or poorly placed.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlocks full Q-W-E combo and W shield, enabling safer trades.
First back for attack speed items and Blade of the Ruined King significantly boosts Yone's damage.
Viktor's level 6 with Viktor R and first item evolution increases his zone control and damage output; respect this spike.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combos to force short trades and deny Viktor a calm scaling lane.
Punish Viktor's immobility by engaging when Viktor W is down or poorly positioned.
Reach your power spikes to outscale Viktor and use R to turn fights with knockup and displacement.