Viktor is a scaling control mage who must manage wave control and avoid giving Mordekaiser extended trades inside his passive range.
Focus on medium lane pressure to deny Mordekaiser a slow, extended melee trade lane and prevent him from activating his passive effectively.
This is a control vs teamfight scaling matchup where Viktor aims to outscale Mordekaiser by evolving abilities and itemizing for sustained zone control.
Trading pattern
Trade with (E) poke and (Q) shield while keeping (W) ready to slow and stun for disengage.
Punish Mordekaiser when he misses (E) by stepping forward to pressure short trades.
Avoid using (W) on wave clear alone to prevent vulnerability to Mordekaiser's all-in attempts.
Danger windows
Be cautious after Mordekaiser lands (E) pull as he can isolate and extend trades with passive and (Q) damage.
Viktor is vulnerable when (W) is down; avoid engaging or extended trades during this cooldown.
Level 6 isolation by (R) creates a high threat window; save mobility and shields to survive or disengage.
Early game
Use level 1-3 to farm safely with (E) poke and maintain spacing rather than forcing trades.
Avoid extended trades before (R) and item spikes as Viktor is vulnerable to Mordekaiser's pull and sustained damage.
Keep (W) available for disengage to punish Mordekaiser's missed (E) and prevent him from locking you down.
Power spikes
At level 6, (R) allows verified all-ins or defensive resets; track (R) to avoid forced isolation duels.
First completed mage item and ability evolutions increase Viktor's damage and wave control; pressure Mordekaiser more confidently after this.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) and first AP bruiser item spikes by holding defensive cooldowns and avoiding extended trades when his passive is active.
Win conditions
Scale safely through farming and wave control, evolving all abilities and completing key items to out-damage Mordekaiser in teamfights.
Use (E) and (Q) shield to poke and trade around (E) cooldown, punishing missed pulls.
Avoid extended trades inside Mordekaiser's passive range and use (W) zone control to prevent his isolation attempts and force favorable fights.
Tip: For Viktor vs Mordekaiser, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
