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Viktor vs Blitzcrank

How to Beat Blitzcrank as Viktor in LoLViktor is in the s tier of champions
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How to Beat Blitzcrank as Viktor

based on 2,062 Viktor vs Blitzcrank matchups
Win Rate
48.6 %
K/D/A
2.26
Pick Rate
3.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our counter statistics from the millions of ranked LoL matches that we evaluate every week. This guide on how to beat Blitzcrank as Viktor came out of an examination of 2062 ranked games where both champions faced off against one another. This particular champ pairing is fairly rare. Viktor is forced to battle against Blitzcrank in only 3.8% of his rounds.

Viktor vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Viktor has done a dismal job of countering Blitzcrank. On average, he wins a acceptable 48.6% of matches the champs clash against each other in. In Viktor versus Blitzcrank games, Viktor’s side is 0.3% less expected to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely won't be able to get first blood against Blitzcrank.

Best Viktor vs Blitzcrank Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Glowing MoteLost Chapter

Core Viktor Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Zhonya's HourglassLich BaneStormsurgeLiandry's Torment

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Viktor to level upe
>
Second ability for Viktor to level upq
>
Last skill for Viktor to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
SorceryManaflow BandTranscendence
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Viktor's passive ability p
Viktor's q ability q
Viktor's w ability w
Viktor's e ability e
Viktor's ultimate ability r
1
Q
2
E
3
E
4
W
5
E
6
R
7
E
8
Q
9
E
10
Q
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R
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Q
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Q
14
W
15
W
16
R

Guide to Countering Blitzcrank as Viktor

Tips for Playing as Viktor against Blitzcrank

Make sure you choose the right augment at the right time.

Death 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.

Advice to Win Against Blitzcrank

Staying behind creeps can prevent you from being Rocket Grabbed. Blitzcrank's Rocket Grab only pulls the first enemy target it encounters.

Blitzcrank's passive Mana Barrier grants him a shield when he is low on health.

Viktor vs Blitzcrank Counter Stats

Viktor Image
Win Rate
48.6 %
VS
Win Rate
51.4 %
Blitzcrank Image
6.5
< Kills >
2.2
6.1
< Deaths >
6.1
7.3
< Assists >
13.8
1.47
< Killing Sprees >
0.39
181
< Minions Killed >
29
0.08
< Dragons Killed >
0.04
0.47
< Inhibitors >
0.38
640
< Physical Damage >
2,714
25,382
< Magic Damage >
5,947
736
< True Damage >
960
26,759
< Damage Dealt >
9,621
18,767
< Damage Taken >
23,635
12,137
< Gold Earned >
8,583
1.93
< Towers >
1.32
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
1,520
< Total Healing >
2,452
14,935
< Experience >
10,547
19
< Vision Score >
59
9
< Wards Placed >
26
275
< Time Dealing CC >
302

How to Counter Blitzcrank with Viktor in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here clarify several important Viktor versus Blitzcrank counter stats that can help you figure out the distinctions between the pair. For instance, Viktor’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Blitzcrank’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Viktor may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Blitzcrank. This observation is in large part caused by the difference in kills.

Viktor usually has a much larger longest killing spree than his counter does. Typically, he takes less damage than Blitzcrank. This often reflects differing health capacities; however, it can also show that the one champion has less agility and thus is unable to flee from additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Viktor and Blitzcrank

Damage Types Compared

Viktor
Blitzcrank
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Viktor
Blitzcrank

Who is Better, Viktor or Blitzcrank?

Both LoL champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Viktor usually loses when taking on Blitzcrank, with a 48.6% win rate. As a result, Viktor makes a bad counter to Blitzcrank.

While Viktor does have a lower winrate compared to Blitzcrank, when on opposite teams, Viktor also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming champion to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Viktor into Blitzcrankas his relative depth means you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a significant amount of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Viktor has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Blitzcrank. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Viktor vs Blitzcrank matchups, Blitzcrank is the better champ with a lower win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Viktor is a somewhat poor counter to Blitzcrank. Make sure you focus your play on increasing your gold income and taking out objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Viktor against Blitzcrank.

Additional Information for Viktor Players

How We Calculated Our Viktor vs Blitzcrank Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Blitzcrank as Viktor, we analyzed 2,062 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Blitzcrank as Viktor comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Viktor to counter Blitzcrank during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions displayed here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Viktor often gets much more CS as Blitzcrank. Champions who typically don't acquire many minion kills often don't require much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers shown here to do well.

The top items to have in your Viktor versus Blitzcrank build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Viktor included at least these three items in his build, he did significantly better versus Blitzcrank than with most other typical item sets. In fact, Viktor boasted an average win rate of 48.6% when playing against Blitzcrank with this counter build.

To have the greatest probability of crushing Blitzcrank as Viktor, you should equip the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Transcendence runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the runes players used for Viktor vs Blitzcrank counterpicks, this set of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 48.6% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Blitzcrank as Viktor are presented for all skill levels combined. If you want to filter the stats and builds to a distinct skill level, you can use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.