Mid Matchup

Viktor vs Xerath

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Viktor

Viktor

the Herald of the Arcane
Mid
Viktor Mid Overall Win Rate
49.57%

Matchup Win Rate

47.0%
Viktor vs Xerath Wins
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53.0%
Xerath vs Viktor Wins
Xerath

Xerath

the Magus Ascendant
Mid
Xerath Mid Overall Win Rate
51.66%

Viktor vs Xerath - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Viktor Mid vs Xerath Mid - Who is stronger?

Viktor Mid has trouble against Xerath (47.0% win rate) based on 1701 games. This is a tough matchup for Viktor players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Viktor Mid vs Xerath Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 61.7% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Viktor dominates the meta (9th most popular, 6.0% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Xerath (4.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Summon Aery + Manaflow Band combination (46.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.0% to 61.7% - potentially game-changing.

Farm your way back: Viktor's superior farming (6.54 vs 6.05/min, 36th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.49 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Xerath leads in both matchup win rate (53.0%) and damage (1004 vs 765/min). Viktor must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Xerath: leads in both matchup win rate (53.0%) and KDA (3.10 vs 2.20, 2nd vs 38th place). Viktor players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Viktor vs Xerath - Mid Stats Comparison

Viktor Mid
Viktor Mid		Versus
Xerath Mid
Xerath Mid
BTierS
47.0%Matchup Winrate53.0%
49.57%Role Winrate51.66%
#41Winrate Rank#12
6.0%Pickrate4.0%
2.2Average KDA3.1
406Gold per Minute418
6.54CS/Min6.05
0.31Wards per Minute0.35
765Damage per Minute1004

How to Beat Xerath as Viktor (Mid)

Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.

The magic damage that Viktor deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (95.80%), additional magic resistance may be required.

An important advantage of Viktor is higher farming statistics (ranked 36th among role champions) (versus 46th for Xerath), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.1 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Viktor Mid versus Xerath Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Viktor player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Xerath player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Viktor vs Xerath: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
44.5% Win Rate96.0% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
57.6% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate

Viktor vs Xerath: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Summon Aery Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 - 50 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Empowering or protecting allies with abilities sends Aery to them, shielding them for 30 - 100 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Aery cannot be sent out again until she returns to you.

Summon Aery

Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…

Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Scorch
Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Secondary Path
Resolve
Shield Bash
Shield Bash Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30(+2.5% Bonus Health)(+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage.

You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.

Shield Bash

Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…

Bone Plating
Bone Plating After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.

Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s

Bone Plating

After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

44.5% Win Rate63.2% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Summon Aery Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 - 50 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Empowering or protecting allies with abilities sends Aery to them, shielding them for 30 - 100 based on level (+0.05 AP) (+0.1 bonus AD).

Aery cannot be sent out again until she returns to you.

Summon Aery

Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…

Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Scorch
Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Secondary Path
Inspiration
Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Biscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

Cosmic Insight
Cosmic Insight +18 Summoner Spell Haste
+10 Item Haste

Cosmic Insight

+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

46.9% Win Rate20.5% Pick Rate

Viktor vs Xerath: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
46.6% Win Rate97.2% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
47.1% Win Rate60.0% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
41.2% Win Rate15.0% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
45.7% Win Rate14.3% Pick Rate
Core Build
Catalyst of Aeons
Catalyst of Aeons (1300 gold) 350 Health
375 Mana
Eternity
Restores 10% of the damage taken from champions as Mana.
Casting an Ability heals for 25% of Mana spent.
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Rod of Ages
Rod of Ages (2600 gold) 50 Ability Power
400 Health
400 Mana
Timeless
This item gains 10 Health, 20 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. Upon reaching max stacks, gain a level.
Eternity
Taking damage from champions restores 10% of the damage as Mana.
Casting an ability heals for 25% of Mana spent.
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's Torment (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
300 Health
Torment
Damaging Abilities burn enemies for 2% max Health magic damage per second for 3 seconds.
Suffering
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 6%.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
49.3% Win Rate10.0% Pick Rate
Final Build
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
29.4% Win Rate23.7% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
46.6% Win Rate97.2% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
49.3% Win Rate0.7% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
47.1% Win Rate60.0% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
45.7% Win Rate14.3% Pick Rate
Core Build
Catalyst of Aeons
Catalyst of Aeons (1300 gold) 350 Health
375 Mana
Eternity
Restores 10% of the damage taken from champions as Mana.
Casting an Ability heals for 25% of Mana spent.
->
Rod of Ages
Rod of Ages (2600 gold) 50 Ability Power
400 Health
400 Mana
Timeless
This item gains 10 Health, 20 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. Upon reaching max stacks, gain a level.
Eternity
Taking damage from champions restores 10% of the damage as Mana.
Casting an ability heals for 25% of Mana spent.
Liandry's Torment
Liandry's Torment (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
300 Health
Torment
Damaging Abilities burn enemies for 2% max Health magic damage per second for 3 seconds.
Suffering
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 6%.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
61.7% Win Rate2.5% Pick Rate
Final Build
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
100.0% Win Rate5.8% Pick Rate
Other Items
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
56.8% Win Rate22.5% Pick Rate
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
50.1% Win Rate7.1% Pick Rate
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
100.0% Win Rate5.8% Pick Rate
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon (2950 gold) 75 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Grievous Wounds
Dealing magic damage to champions applies 40% Wounds for 3 seconds.
0.0% Win Rate3.5% Pick Rate
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
40 Magic Resist
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
67.0% Win Rate3.5% Pick Rate
Cosmic Drive
Cosmic Drive (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
25 Ability Haste
4% Move Speed
Spelldance
Dealing magic or true damage to champions grants Move Speed for 4 seconds.
50.4% Win Rate2.4% Pick Rate
Blackfire Torch
Blackfire Torch (2800 gold) 80 Ability Power
600 Mana
20 Ability Haste
Baleful Blaze
Damaging Abilities deals bonus magic damage for 3 seconds.
Blackfire
For each enemy champion, epic and large monster affected by your Baleful Blaze, gain 4% Ability Power.
49.4% Win Rate2.3% Pick Rate

Viktor vs Xerath: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Siphon Power Viktor blasts an enemy unit with magic damage, which grants him a shield and empowers his next basic attack.

Augment: Siphon Power's shield is increased by 60% and Viktor gains bonus move speed after casting the Ability.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Gravity Field Viktor conjures a heavy gravitational field that slows enemies caught within its radius. Enemies who stay in the field for too long become stunned.

Augment: Viktor's spells apply a slow to enemies.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Hextech Ray Viktor uses his biomechanical arm to fire a Hextech Ray that cuts across the field in a line, dealing damage to all enemies in its path.

Augment: An explosion follows in the Hextech Ray's wake, dealing magic damage.
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E
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R
R
Arcane Storm Viktor conjures an Arcane Storm on the field, dealing magic damage and interrupting enemy channels. The storm periodically does magic damage to all nearby enemies and can be redirected by Viktor.

Augment: The Arcane Storm moves 25% faster, and whenever champions die after taking damage from it, the storm grows and increases in its duration.

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R
R
Max Order: E > Q > W
43.6% Win Rate28.7% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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Q
Siphon Power Viktor blasts an enemy unit with magic damage, which grants him a shield and empowers his next basic attack.

Augment: Siphon Power's shield is increased by 60% and Viktor gains bonus move speed after casting the Ability.
Q
Q
Q
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Q
R
W
Gravity Field Viktor conjures a heavy gravitational field that slows enemies caught within its radius. Enemies who stay in the field for too long become stunned.

Augment: Viktor's spells apply a slow to enemies.
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W
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R
E
Hextech Ray Viktor uses his biomechanical arm to fire a Hextech Ray that cuts across the field in a line, dealing damage to all enemies in its path.

Augment: An explosion follows in the Hextech Ray's wake, dealing magic damage.
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E
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E
R
R
Arcane Storm Viktor conjures an Arcane Storm on the field, dealing magic damage and interrupting enemy channels. The storm periodically does magic damage to all nearby enemies and can be redirected by Viktor.Augment: The Arcane Storm moves 25% faster, and whenever champions die after taking damage from it, the storm grows and increases in its duration.
R
R
R
Max Order: E > Q > W
71.7% Win Rate0.7% Pick Rate

Viktor tips:

  • Hextech Ray is a powerful poke and a strong area of denial tool. Use it in combination with Gravity Field to control your enemy's position.
  • Make sure you choose the right augment at the right time.

Playing Against Xerath

  • Xerath's range can be intimidating, but most champions who close distance with him can trade favorably.
  • Xerath takes a long time to engage Rite of the Arcane. Watch for his spellcast animation and start dodging.
  • Banshee's Veil will make it much harder for Xerath to land Shocking Orb on you.

Viktor Mid other Matchups

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+5.1%
Annie

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+4.0%
Mel

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Viktor
+3.6%
Azir

Viktor vs Azir

Viktor
+3.4%
Vex

Viktor vs Vex

Viktor
+2.5%
Taliyah

Viktor vs Taliyah

Viktor
+2.5%
LeBlanc

Viktor vs LeBlanc

Viktor
+1.7%
Vladimir

Viktor vs Vladimir

Viktor
+1.7%
Twisted Fate

Viktor vs Twisted Fate

Viktor
+1.6%
Yasuo

Viktor vs Yasuo

Viktor
+1.4%
Yone

Viktor vs Yone

Viktor
+1.3%
Lissandra

Viktor vs Lissandra

Viktor
+1.1%
Galio

Viktor vs Galio

Viktor
+1.1%
Ahri

Viktor vs Ahri

Viktor
+1.1%
Ryze

Viktor vs Ryze

Viktor
+0.4%
Zed

Viktor vs Zed

Viktor
+0.3%
Sylas

Viktor vs Sylas

Viktor
-1.0%
Orianna

Viktor vs Orianna

Viktor
-1.0%
Akshan

Viktor vs Akshan

Viktor
-1.1%
Lux

Viktor vs Lux

Viktor
-1.2%
Anivia

Viktor vs Anivia

Viktor
-1.4%
Aurora

Viktor vs Aurora

Viktor
-1.4%
Malzahar

Viktor vs Malzahar

Viktor
-1.4%
Veigar

Viktor vs Veigar

Viktor
-1.6%
Zoe

Viktor vs Zoe

Viktor
-1.7%
Fizz

Viktor vs Fizz

Viktor
-2.2%
Ekko

Viktor vs Ekko

Viktor
-2.8%
Akali

Viktor vs Akali

Viktor
-2.8%
Kassadin

Viktor vs Kassadin

Viktor
-2.8%
Katarina

Viktor vs Katarina

Viktor
-2.9%
Diana

Viktor vs Diana

Viktor
-3.1%
Qiyana

Viktor vs Qiyana

Viktor
-3.6%
Talon

Viktor vs Talon

Viktor
-4.0%
Syndra

Viktor vs Syndra

Viktor
-4.1%
Hwei

Viktor vs Hwei

Viktor
-4.5%
Irelia

Viktor vs Irelia

Viktor
-6.0%
Aurelion Sol

Viktor vs Aurelion Sol