Naafiri vs Viktor MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Viktor

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri is a high-mobility assassin who must leverage Q poke and R-enhanced all-ins to pressure Viktor's immobile control mage playstyle.
Apply consistent Q bleed damage to chip Viktor before committing with W and R, denying him safe scaling opportunities.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing Q to apply bleed and wait for Viktor to use Viktor W or Viktor Q cooldowns.
Commit with W and E only when Viktor's crowd control or mobility spells are on cooldown and Viktor is low.
Use R to chase isolated targets after successful Q poke and cooldown punishes.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when Viktor's Viktor W zone control is active, as it can slow and stun Naafiri.
Be cautious if W is committed into Viktor's Viktor W or any potential crowd control that can interrupt or block Naafiri's engage.
Viktor is vulnerable when Viktor W is poorly placed or on cooldown; use these moments to punish aggressively.

Early game

Use early Q poke to harass Viktor and force him to use Viktor Q shield defensively.
Avoid committing W until Viktor's Viktor W slow or stun is down to prevent being locked down.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Viktor from safely farming and evolving his abilities.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R significantly boosts chase and burst potential, enabling lethal all-ins.
First lethality item spike increases Q poke threat and burst damage.
Respect Viktor's level 6 Viktor R for area control and damage during trades.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing Q poke to lower Viktor's health and then using R-enhanced all-ins when Viktor's Viktor W is down.
Punish Viktor when he uses abilities on wave clear, creating windows to engage safely.
Deny Viktor safe scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing him to play reactively rather than freely evolve his kit.