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Viktor vs Sett

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Viktor is a scaling control mage who must manage Sett's early melee pressure by controlling space and avoiding extended brawls.
Focus on wave control and item evolution to leverage your superior poke and zone control against Sett's close-range brawls.

Trading pattern

Trade using (E) poke and (Q) shield, keeping (W) for disengage rather than wave clear.
Punish Sett after he misses (E) or uses (W) by stepping forward for short trades.
Sidestep (W) center to avoid his true damage and reduce his trade effectiveness.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sett has built grit and can land a centered (W) for shield and true damage.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is down as you become vulnerable to Sett's engage.
Respect (E) stun threat, especially near minions or clustered positions that enable his pull and stun.

Early game

Use (E) and (Q) shield to poke Sett while maintaining distance to avoid his (E) pull and grit buildup.
Avoid standing near minions to reduce Sett's chance to stun with (E).
Keep (W) ready to disengage from Sett's all-in attempts, especially before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to control fights and create pick or escape opportunities; respect (R) slam and avoid unfavorable positioning.
After your first completed mage item and ability evolution, increase pressure with improved poke and wave control.
Respect Sett's level 6 (R) and first bruiser item spikes by maintaining spacing and avoiding forced melee trades.

Win conditions

Scale through safe farming and poke, evolving abilities and completing key items to out-range and out-damage Sett in teamfights.
Use (W) zone control and (R) ultimate to zone Sett and prevent his melee engages.
Punish Sett's cooldowns, especially after missed (E) or spent (W), to deny him effective trades and force him under tower or off the wave.