
Viktor Guide - Master The Glorious Evolution in Midlane
Viktor's power revolves around scaling magic damage and area control. His unique passive, Glorious Evolution, allows him to upgrade his basic abilities by earning charges through minion kills and champion takedowns.
Core Mechanics:
- E (Death Ray) is primary waveclear tool and main damage source
- Q provides shield and empowered auto-attack
- W creates zone control with slow/stun field
- R (Chaos Storm) delivers sustained AoE damage
Ability Priorities:
- Max E first - primary waveclear and poke
- Max Q second - trading and survivability
- Max W last - utility spell
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Passive Mechanics:
- Earn 1 charge per minion last hit
- 10 charges from cannon minions
- 20 charges from champion kills/assists
- 100 charges needed per ability upgrade
Ability Upgrades Order:
- E Augment: Adds explosion damage
- Q Augment: Enhanced shield + 60% movement speed
- W Augment: Abilities apply slow
- R Augment: Increases duration/size on takedowns
Core Build Path:
- Starting: Doran's Ring + 2 Health Potions
- Core: Lost Chapter → Luden's Tempest
- Second: Sorcerer's Shoes
- Third: Rabadon's Deathcap/Void Staff
Key Playstyle Tips:
- Focus on farming early game
- Use E to safely clear waves
- Save W for ganks/all-ins
- Position carefully due to lack of mobility
- Scale into late game teamfight powerhouse
Viktor excels at zone control and late-game damage but requires practice to master his unique mechanics, particularly his laser positioning and upgrade timing.
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