Talk:Viktor/@comment-16462528-20141109020136/@comment-3419132-20141109071326

I'd have to disagree on the early game part. His poke and trading is still potent, though the shield values are a little less. His long range AND capability to punish engage with his hard hitting Siphon Power and AoE Gravity field. He can trade favorably against most mids due to his versatile kit. At level 6 he reaches a huge threat potential that can easily surprise your lane opponent with the amount of burst he can bring.

Late game though, you hit the nail on the head. A full built Viktor can potentiall 2 shot a carry without the use of his ult.

Viktor is very strong against mid to short range mids, more so if he can interrupt a major ability, he struggles against some long range mids that have shorter CDs than his Death Ray, even if it hits harder.

Matchups in Viktor's favor would probably include: Katarina (hard counters) Swain, Ahri, Akali, Kayle.

Matchups were Viktor will struggle include: Xerath, Ziggs, Azir, Vel'koz