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Bot · Normal DraftMatchup chartPatch 16.20.1

Viktor vs Vex

Loadout, runes, tricks and practical pre-battle checks in one queue-aware reference.

ViktorVSVex

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Arrr, role fit

BotViktor

Viktor be normally played Mid and does nay currently have a reviewed Bot course. Bot most often needs dependable duo-course scaling and sustained damage wit' shared early pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.

Unestablished course
Review patch be unknownRecommendations await inspection

These patches keep recommendation review, build checks and item lookup on separate charts, matey. Fresh item data does not finish a build review.

Recommendations’ patch
— Data Dragon
Build check’s patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup’s patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Unreviewed course

No reviewed Viktor Bot build

Viktor be normally played Mid and does nay currently have a reviewed Bot course. Bot most often needs dependable duo-course scaling and sustained damage wit' shared early pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.

A different course's gear be nay relabelled as true to course. Role income, sea chart access and starting rules can change th' whole purchase order.

Champion guide Mid

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsViktorBot

A spell-casting Bot course needs mana and repeated trick contact rather than a marksman attack-speed chart. Heal supports th' shared course.

Normal Draft, matey
Arrr, primary tree

Sorcery

Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Arrr, secondary tree

Precision

Presence of MindCut Down
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashHeal
Coordinate th' Support

Avoid duplicating th' same defensive spell without a reason. Barrier protects th' user; Heal can protect both nigh th' ship course partners.

Cleanse be specific

Pick Cleanse only when removable crowd control be th' course or fight problem and ye can use it reliably.

Arrr, matchup notes

What changes when Vex is opposite you?

Pre-battle kit comparison
Arrr, kit comparison

Respect th' foe's reliable threat

Track th' cooldown and range o' th' trick that starts their safest trade. Do nay treat this chart as a statistical counter claim.

Yer course

Use th' course ye prepared

Treat Vex as one part o' th' sea chart state. Their Jungler, nigh th' ship waves and which teammates can move determine whether th' same trade or rotation be seaworthy.

Trick reminders

Viktor reminders

  • Hextech Ray be a powerful poke and a strong area o' denial tool. Use it in combination wit' Gravity Field to control yer foe's position.
  • Make sure ye choose th' right augment at th' right time.

Arrr, static alternatives

Compare th' problem afore changing th' course

These choices be nay picked from live scores. Use one only after ye identify th' stated clash problem yourself.

Arrr, Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Arrr, Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Arrr, Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.

Trick reference

Arrr, compare both kits

Trick reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1

Viktor

  1. P
    Glorious Evolution

    Glorious Evolution be th' always-on rule shaping Viktor's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-battle state afore committing.

  2. Q
    Siphon Power

    Siphon Power contributes protection or sustain and basic-attack interaction. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 9/8/7/6/5 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Arrr, listed range 600
  3. W
    Gravity Field

    Gravity Field contributes a slowing effect. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 17/16/15/14/13 · Cost 65 · Arrr, listed range 800
  4. E
    Hextech Ray

    Hextech Ray contributes damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 12/11/10/9/8 · Cost 60/70/80/90/100 · Arrr, listed range 525
  5. R
    Arcane Storm

    Arcane Storm contributes damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 120/100/80 · Cost 100 · Arrr, listed range 700

Vex

  1. P
    Doom 'n Gloom

    Doom 'n Gloom be an automatic part o' th' kit involving hard crowd control and damage. Track when its condition be active instead o' treating every fight th' same way.

  2. Q
    Mistral Bolt

    Mistral Bolt be a ranged cast involving its listed effect. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when th' foe can simply step astern afore th' fit fer th' captain's eye exchange.

    Cooldown 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Arrr, listed range 1200
  3. W
    Personal Space

    Personal Space contributes protection or sustain and damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

    Cooldown 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Arrr, listed range 475
  4. E
    Looming Darkness

    Looming Darkness creates setup or area pressure. Place it where th' foe must choose betwixt entering its space, changing course or giving up th' immediate contest.

    Cooldown 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Arrr, listed range 800
  5. R
    Shadow Surge

    Shadow Surge be a ranged cast involving movement or repositioning and damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when th' foe can simply step astern afore th' fit fer th' captain's eye exchange.

    Cooldown 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Arrr, listed range 2000/2500/3000

Adapt th' course

What to do when th' battle changes

Judge th' whole course or sea chart state, nay only personal kills. Pick th' situation closest to th' present battle.

Even course

Prioritise farm, spacing and coordination wit' Support

1
Course

Clash th' opposing carry's income and trade when both course partners can participate.

2
Sea chart play

Finish th' wave afore rotating unless th' fight be immediate and clearly reachable.

3
Fights

Stand astern o' allied control and loadout damage on reachable targets afore stepping toward th' back aboard line.

Pings, movement and prizes

Viktor Bot sea chart course

Protect income and coordinate wit' Support. Yer movement should follow th' wave, while yer pings make target choice and peril clear th' deck afore th' fight begins.

Ahead

Carry th' lead into th' next aboard seaworthy fight

Ping
Use Target on th' reachable foe, Peril when Support or Jungle be too far across th' waters astern, and On Me Way after th' wave be secured.
Arrr, farm or rotate
Finish th' wave, recall on th' gear timing and rotate wit' protection. Do nay cross river alone to save a few seconds.
Prize
Attack from th' seaworthy side o' th' prize and keep damaging th' nearest reachable threat. Preserving th' shutdown matters more booty than chasing.
Even

Loadout th' gear timing and move together

Ping
Use Target to align wit' Support, Foe Lost overboard when either Bot foe leaves and Peril if an engage begins outside yer seaworthy range.
Arrr, farm or rotate
Rotate after th' wave or when th' prize fight be immediate and reachable. Communicate if staying fer th' wave be th' safer call.
Prize
Enter astern o' vision and allied control. Keep a course astern from th' foe engage afore starting sustained damage.
Behind

Shorten exposure and recover promised doubloons

Ping
Use Retreat afore Support or Jungle forces a fight ye cannae damage, and Foe Lost overboard as soon as th' taking th' victory Bot course leaves.
Arrr, farm or rotate
Avoid being first aboard into river. Move wit' Support after th' seaworthy wave, or trade an unsafe prize fer protected farm.
Prize
Stand beside peel and attack whoever enters seaworthy range. Do nay cross foe control to reach th' opposing carry.
Prize setup

Arrr, four calls, in order

Pings create a shared course; they do nay replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Secure th' wave

    Finish seaworthy farm and communicate th' recall or move afore th' prize setup begins.

  2. 2
    Arrr, enter protected

    Walk wit' Support or another ally and choose th' side where foe engage cannae reach ye first aboard.

  3. 3
    Arrr, set attack space

    Keep an exit course and identify th' nearest target ye can damage without crossing foe control.

  4. 4
    Arrr, stay alive

    Continue useful damage without chasing astern from th' prize or donating a shutdown.

Later prizes: Repeat th' same process 'round later major prizes: handle nigh th' ship income, communicate th' course, enter through vision and agree on th' fight afore committing.

Arrr, keep preparing

Use th' champion chart or choose another foe

Th' matchup chart be a pre-battle reference. It does nay predict th' result or alter its recommendation from changing live clash data.

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