Pantheon vs Viktor TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Pantheon vs Viktor

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use Pantheon's early lane pressure to deny Viktor safe scaling and force short trades.
Prioritize aggressive wave control and empowered trades to snowball before Viktor's item spikes.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (W) stun, follow up with empowered (Q), and block Viktor's retaliation with (E).
Punish Viktor when his (W) is down or poorly placed by engaging aggressively.
Avoid extended trades after (E) is down to prevent Viktor's poke and shield from turning fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your (W) stun or (E) damage block are on cooldown as Viktor can punish with poke and shield.
Respect (R) availability; avoid risky all-ins or roams when his ultimate is up.
Watch for (W) zone control, which can delay your engage and punish mispositioning.

Early game

At levels 2-3, use empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force trades and build a health lead.
Avoid using (W) into bad wave states to prevent overextension against Viktor's poke.
Crash waves after winning trades to set up roams or resets before level 6.

Power spikes

Exploit level 2-3 power spike by using empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to dominate early trades and wave control.
At level 6, use (R) to impact other lanes after crashing waves, forcing Viktor to respect your roam threat.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) and first completed mage item, avoiding forced trades when these are ready.

Win conditions

Win by snowballing early with empowered trades and (W) stuns to deny Viktor scaling.
Use wave crashes to create roam opportunities with (R), extending pressure beyond top lane.
Maintain lane control to prevent Viktor from safely scaling and leverage your burst and stun to secure kills or force Viktor out of lane.