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Yone vs Viktor

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must use (E) + (Q) combos to force trades and avoid prolonged fights.
Prioritize denying Viktor a calm scaling lane by punishing his immobility and (W) cooldowns to prevent his zone control from stabilizing.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Yone needs to leverage early all-in windows and avoid Viktor's item spikes.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) to set up knockup, use (E) to gap close and second (Q) for knockup, then snap back with (E) to avoid retaliation.
Punish Viktor when he mispositions his (W) or uses abilities solely for wave clear, as this leaves him vulnerable.
Respect Viktor’s (Q) shield and evolved (E) poke; avoid trading when his shield and poke are up.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) zone control is active as it can stun after delay, limiting your engage.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) shield and evolved (E) poke are available to prevent heavy damage.
Vulnerable immediately after using (E) if you miss knockup or (R) displacement, as Viktor can punish your fixed position.

Early game

Use level 1-3 to farm safely and prepare for the (E)+(Q) trade combo at level 3 without overextending.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 since Yone's early agency is low and Viktor's poke can be punishing.
Manage wave to keep Viktor from safely farming and evolving his abilities without risk.

Power spikes

At level 3, use the unlocked (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force trades with a planned exit.
After first attack speed item, increase pressure on waves and trades while tracking Viktor's defensive cooldowns.
Respect Viktor's level 6 (R) ultimate and item/evolution spikes; avoid committing unless you can force a reset or have clear advantage.

Win conditions

Use (E)+(Q) combos to force trades and deny Viktor safe scaling by punishing ability cooldowns and poor positioning.
Exploit Viktor's immobility by engaging when his (W) is down or poorly placed to secure kills or force summoners.
Snowball leads to side-lane pressure and teamfight engage, using your mobility and crowd control to disrupt Viktor's zoning and scaling.