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Viktor vs Rek'Sai

How to Beat Rek'Sai as Viktor in LoLViktor is in the b tier of champions
Mage
Fighter

How to Beat Rek'Sai as Viktor

based on 312 Viktor vs Rek'Sai matchups
Win Rate
49.4 %
K/D/A
2.16
Pick Rate
0.6 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our matchup statistics from the millions of recently rated LoL matches that we evaluate every week. This guide on how to beat Rek'Sai as Viktor resulted from an analysis of 312 ranked games where both champs fought one another. This pairing is somewhat rare. Viktor encounters Rek'Sai in only 0.6% of his rounds.

Viktor vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Viktor does a poor job of beating Rek'Sai. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.4% of games the champs clash against one another in. In Viktor vs Rek'Sai rounds, Viktor’s side is 0.1% less likely to get first blood, implying that he most likely won't be able to get first blood versus Rek'Sai.

Best Viktor vs Rek'Sai Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeGlowing Mote

Core Viktor Items

~22 Mins
ShadowflameStormsurgeLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Rabadon's DeathcapZhonya's Hourglass

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 Rek'Sai as Viktor

Tips for Playing as Viktor against Rek'Sai

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 Rek'Sai

When Rek'Sai is near, she can see the position of you and your allies, but only if you're moving.

If you see one of Rek'Sai's tunnels, briefly stand on one of the entrances to destroy it.

Rek'Sai's Furious Bite gains damage as she builds Fury. Be very careful around her when her Fury is full.

Viktor vs Rek'Sai Counter Stats

Viktor Image
Win Rate
49.4 %
VS
Win Rate
50.6 %
Rek'Sai Image
5.8
< Kills >
7.3
5.8
< Deaths >
5.9
6.7
< Assists >
7.2
1.32
< Killing Sprees >
1.6
181
< Minions Killed >
39
0.06
< Dragons Killed >
1.33
0.41
< Inhibitors >
0.38
587
< Physical Damage >
13,541
23,918
< Magic Damage >
82
725
< True Damage >
3,501
25,231
< Damage Dealt >
17,124
18,144
< Damage Taken >
34,574
11,739
< Gold Earned >
11,720
1.87
< Towers >
1.43
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.32
1,495
< Total Healing >
16,791
14,452
< Experience >
13,353
18
< Vision Score >
22
9
< Wards Placed >
6
260
< Time Dealing CC >
282

How to Counter Rek'Sai with Viktor in LoL

The stats shown here underscore several vital Viktor against Rek'Sai matchup statistics that can help us interpret the differences and similarities between the two. As an example, Viktor’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Rek'Sai’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Viktor may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Rek'Sai..

Viktor usually has a similar longest killing spree as his opponent does. Typically, he takes less damage than Rek'Sai. This typically indicates differing health capacities, yet it can also hint that the champion with more HP has less mobility and thus is not able to escape further damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Viktor and Rek'Sai

Damage Types Compared

Viktor
Rek'Sai
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Viktor
Rek'Sai

Who is Better, Viktor or Rek'Sai?

Both LoL champs are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Viktor usually fairs equally well when playing against Rek'Sai, with a 49.4% win rate. Therefore, Viktor makes an ok counter to Rek'Sai.

While Viktor does have a lower win rate than Rek'Sai, when facing one another, Viktor also has a much greater level of difficulty that makes him a more time consuming character to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Viktor into Rek'Saias his relative depth means you may not be able to reach his full potential without a significant amount of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Viktor has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Rek'Sai. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Viktor vs Rek'Sai matchups, Rek'Sai is the better champ with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during late stage team fights.

Viktor is a somewhat poor counter to Rek'Sai. Make sure you focus your play on maximizing your gold and cs and destroying objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Viktor against Rek'Sai.

Other Champion Matchups Against Viktor

Viktor Loses Against

EvelynnEvelynn44.8% winrateZyraZyra46% winrateTahm KenchTahm Kench46.2% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser46.5% winrate

Viktor Wins Against

LeBlancLeBlanc56.8% winrateXayahXayah56.1% winrateQiyanaQiyana55.6% winrateKalistaKalista55.1% winrate

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Additional Information for Viktor Players

How We Calculated Our Viktor vs Rek'Sai Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Rek'Sai as Viktor, we analyzed 312 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 Rek'Sai 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.

Other Useful Resources

Viktor Build Rek'Sai Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Viktor to counter Rek'Sai during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips displayed here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Viktor often gets much more CS relative to Rek'Sai. Champs who on average don't take many minion kills often don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often have to have several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the values reported on this page to do well.

The ideal items to prioritize in your Viktor versus Rek'Sai build include Shadowflame, Stormsurge, and Luden's Companion. When Viktor bought at least these three pieces in his build, he did a lot better vs. Rek'Sai than with many other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Viktor boasted an average win rate of 49.4% when countering Rek'Sai with these items in his kit.

To have the highest likelihood of crushing Rek'Sai as Viktor, Viktor players should use the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Transcendence runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the rune combinations players picked for Viktor vs Rek'Sai battles, this order of runes yielded the highest win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 49.4% win rate overall.

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