Talk:Viktor/@comment-4888212-20141115171031/@comment-25607720-20141115230251

I really wouldn't advise picking him up soley for that purpose. He can do very well toplane IFF you have tanky Jungle and Support and ideally an AD mid, without that he will have a rough time in teamfights. Add in his rather steep learning curve and I think you would be better off learning a more standard top lane champ to counter ryze such as Irelia.

If you really want to do it I'd say take first point in q for better trades, poke him as much as possible while avoiding pushing the wave. If you overextend without wards you will probably be ganked and killed. Max E first, whenever he tries to poke you or cs hit him with E, if he manages to cage you, Q for shield and drop grav shield under him. You will probably need mana pots or flask for sustain. Lane will be a bit rough before your first back at which point you should augment E. That will give you enough damage to zone him and cs with ease. Whenever he tries to go in on you at this point stun him, EQaa, and possibly ult and ignite for a kill.