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Zed vs Viktor MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Viktor

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-mobility assassin aiming to burst down Viktor before he scales.
Pressure Viktor early to deny his safe scaling and avoid giving him time to evolve abilities.

Trading pattern

Engage with W + E for guaranteed damage, follow up with Q to poke and finish trades.
Respect Viktor's Viktor Q shield and Viktor E poke; dodge Viktor E to avoid heavy damage.
Use R to all-in when Viktor's Viktor W is on cooldown or poorly placed, as he is immobile and vulnerable.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Viktor's Viktor W is up as it zones and can stun after delay.
Avoid engaging if you miss W or E in your combo, as Viktor can punish hard.
Respect Viktor R during all-ins; disengage or dodge to survive.

Early game

Avoid extended fights before level 3 as Zed is vulnerable to Viktor's poke and shields.
Use level 3 power spike to trade aggressively with W + E + Q combo.
Punish Viktor if he mispositions Viktor W or uses abilities solely for wave clear.

Power spikes

Zed's major spikes: level 3 W-E-Q combo, level 6 R for all-in, and first lethality item.
Viktor's major spikes: level 6 Viktor R and item evolutions; respect these to avoid lethal trades.

Win conditions

Use high mobility and burst to kill Viktor before he completes key item evolutions.
Punish Viktor when Viktor W is down or badly placed to force lane dominance.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Viktor safe farm and scaling opportunities.

Tip: For Zed vs Viktor, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup