Talk:Viktor/@comment-202.156.10.14-20120415200618/@comment-131.151.26.229-20120416144854

I would suggest catalyst + 1 dorans. You want RoD for the survivability in lane. After RoD you can go typical mage. This is assuming your at an Elo where people know how to play. Rylai's is not a good item on him in higher elo because it's a wasted slow if your team knows what to do. Rylai's seems good, but it's not actually sustainable in lane. Rod will give you enough heal in lane phase (catalyst) and gives you enough tanky/mana to clear waves. (I max E). Make sure you have at least 2 hp pots with you at all time. If Viktor gets chunked you have to back out. He can harass with E, but if they go it, you have to use your full burst because your not going to surive trades as well as other champs.