Syndra vs Viktor MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Viktor

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage with medium lane pressure who must use sphere placement to threaten E stuns and punish Viktor's immobility.
Focus on denying Viktor a calm scaling lane by applying poke and punishing his ability cooldowns to prevent him from safely evolving his kit.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to build sphere control, then look for E stuns to burst with R when Viktor's Viktor W or Viktor Q are down.
Avoid trading if E stun is on cooldown since Syndra is immobile and vulnerable to Viktor's poke and shield.
Punish Viktor when he uses abilities solely for wave clear and his Viktor W is poorly placed or on cooldown.

Danger windows

Syndra is vulnerable when E is down; avoid extended trades or all-ins during this cooldown.
Viktor's Viktor W provides delayed zone control and stun; respect its positioning and avoid engaging into it.
Syndra is at risk if she misses spells and Viktor capitalizes with all-in damage due to her immobility and lack of sustain.

Early game

Use Q and W to control space and poke early, avoiding extended trades before level 6 to reduce risk from Viktor's poke and shield.
Respect Viktor's Viktor Q shield and Viktor E poke; avoid committing when these are available.
Hold E to punish Viktor if he mispositions or wastes Viktor W, as he is vulnerable without his zone control.

Power spikes

Syndra's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item for strong burst.
Viktor's major spikes are level 6 Viktor R and his first completed item with ability evolutions; respect these timings.
Syndra's level 11 and 16 with maxed Q improve poke frequency and stun threat, increasing lane control.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to maintain sphere control and zone Viktor from safely evolving his abilities.
Look for E stuns into R burst when Viktor's Viktor W or Viktor Q shield are down to secure kills.
Deny Viktor the chance to scale by punishing his ability cooldowns and forcing him to play reactively in lane.