Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Vel'Koz
VS
Champion 2
Viktor
vs

52.4%
Vel'Koz win rate vs Viktor
Vel'Koz has the edge
609
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Vel'Koz WR
47.6%
Viktor WR
+190
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Viktor
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Viktor
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Viktor
1 item
Viktor
E upgrade
Vel'Koz
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vel'Koz is strongest mid game while Viktor peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Viktor's Weakness
Viktor's main weakness: Assassins, early all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Viktor Win Condition
Scale with hex upgrades, E waveclear, R zone control
Recommended Items
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Viktor's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Viktor's engage tool
Viktor

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
Viktor's Worst Matchups
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