Viktor vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viktor vs Naafiri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Viktor is a scaling control mage who needs to manage space and avoid Naafiri's all-in windows.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Naafiri easy poke and prevent her from safely committing with Naafiri W.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily with E poke and Q shield, keeping W ready to disengage from Naafiri's committed engage.
Punish Naafiri if she uses Naafiri W into your W or before she lands Naafiri Q poke.
Avoid extended trades if W is down or poorly placed, as Viktor is vulnerable to Naafiri's burst and mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Naafiri's Naafiri R is active and your W is on cooldown or poorly placed.
Avoid trading or positioning aggressively if Naafiri's Naafiri Q poke has lowered your health.
Vulnerable to Naafiri's all-in if you use abilities solely for waveclear or misplace W zone control.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using E to poke without overextending against Naafiri's medium early agency.
Avoid using W carelessly since its delay and poor placement can lead to punishment.
Respect Naafiri's poke with Naafiri Q and her potential dash engage with Naafiri W.

Power spikes

Viktor's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item with ability evolutions.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 Naafiri R power spike which increases her chase and burst potential.
Naafiri's lethality item spike makes her poke and all-ins more threatening; play around these powerspikes.

Win conditions

Scale safely through early pressure, evolving abilities and completing core items to control teamfights.
Use W to zone and disengage from Naafiri's committed engages, punishing her if she misuses Naafiri W.
Leverage superior zone control and poke with E and R to deny Naafiri isolated targets and snowball advantage.