Vladimir vs Viktor MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Viktor

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vladimir has low early agency and lane pressure, so focus on surviving Viktor's poke and scaling safely.
Prioritize farming with Q sustain and avoid giving Viktor passive scaling by contesting wave control when safe.

Trading pattern

Trade short with empowered Q and punish Viktor when Viktor W is down or poorly placed.
Use W to dodge Viktor E or Viktor R damage, but only when necessary to avoid long cooldown vulnerability.
Avoid trading when empowered Q is not ready and Viktor's Viktor W is available to zone or punish your approach.

Danger windows

Vladimir is vulnerable after using W due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid trades during this window.
Viktor's Viktor W creates a delayed stun zone; avoid stepping into it or trading while it is active.
Be cautious when Viktor's Viktor R is up, as it amplifies his damage and zone control in fights.

Early game

Use Q to sustain through Viktor's poke and avoid extended trades before your empowered Q is ready.
Respect Viktor's Viktor E poke and Viktor W zone control; avoid walking into Viktor W's delayed stun.
Avoid forcing W early to preserve it for key enemy engages or Viktor's Viktor R burst windows.

Power spikes

Vladimir's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item, enabling strong all-ins and burst.
Viktor's major spikes are level 6 Viktor R and first completed item with evolutions, increasing his poke and zone control.
Respect Viktor's scaling and avoid extended fights before your empowered Q and R are available.

Win conditions

Survive early poke using Q sustain and avoid forced W usage to reach your power spikes.
Punish Viktor's cooldowns on Viktor W and Viktor R with short empowered Q trades.
Use R in grouped fights mid-game to maximize burst and teamfight impact, leveraging your scaling advantage.