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Viktor vs Syndra

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How to Beat Syndra as Viktor

based on 1,595 Viktor vs Syndra matchups
Win Rate
51.8 %
K/D/A
2.22
Pick Rate
2.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our matchup stats from the millions of recently rated League of Legends matches that we get from Riot Games each week. This guide on how to beat Syndra as Viktor resulted from an examination of 1595 ranked matches where both champions faced off against each other. This particular pairing is relatively rare. Viktor is forced to battle against Syndra in only 2.9% of his games.

Viktor vs Syndra Matchup Summary

Viktor does a decent job of beating Syndra. Normally, he wins a acceptable 51.8% of matches the champions clash against one another in. In Viktor versus Syndra rounds, Viktor’s side is 0.0% more probable to gain first blood. This implies that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Syndra.

Best Viktor vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsAmplifying Tome

Core Viktor Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapZhonya's HourglassLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Lich BaneSeraph's EmbraceShadowflameStormsurge

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Viktor to level upe
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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
E
2
Q
3
W
4
E
5
E
6
R
7
E
8
Q
9
E
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Q
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R
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Q
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Q
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W
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Syndra as Viktor

Tips for Playing as Viktor against Syndra

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 Syndra

Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.

Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.

At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.

Viktor vs Syndra Counter Stats

Viktor Image
Win Rate
51.8 %
VS
Win Rate
48.2 %
Syndra Image
6.2
< Kills >
6.9
5.8
< Deaths >
5.7
6.7
< Assists >
6.3
1.44
< Killing Sprees >
1.57
189
< Minions Killed >
188
0.08
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.45
< Inhibitors >
0.42
440
< Physical Damage >
708
24,182
< Magic Damage >
20,690
645
< True Damage >
1,850
25,268
< Damage Dealt >
23,249
19,371
< Damage Taken >
19,115
12,113
< Gold Earned >
12,430
1.92
< Towers >
1.73
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
1,721
< Total Healing >
1,909
15,296
< Experience >
15,027
20
< Vision Score >
21
10
< Wards Placed >
10
268
< Time Dealing CC >
388

How to Counter Syndra with Viktor in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here highlight some vital Viktor versus Syndra counter statistics that may help you realize the differences and similarities between the pair. For instance, Viktor’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Syndra’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Viktor may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Syndra..

Viktor usually has a similar longest kill spree as his foe does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Syndra. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also imply that the champ with increased HP has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Viktor and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Viktor
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Viktor
Syndra

Who is Better, Viktor or Syndra?

Both League champions are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Viktor usually wins when playing against Syndra, with a 51.8% win rate. As a result, Viktor makes a good counter for Syndra.

While Viktor does have a higher win rate compared to Syndra, when they face off with one another, Viktor also has a greater level of difficulty that makes him a more complex champ to develop with. You still need to be cautious when picking Viktor into Syndraas his relative depth means that 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 CC and other utility, a similar amount to Syndra. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Viktor vs Syndra matchups, Viktor is the better champ with a higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Viktor is a decent counter for Syndra. You will do well by focussing your tactics on maximizing your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Viktor against Syndra.

Additional Information for Viktor Players

How We Calculated Our Viktor vs Syndra Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Syndra as Viktor, we analyzed 1,595 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 Syndra 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 in order to counter Syndra during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats presented here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Viktor usually accumulates a similar amount of CS relative to Syndra. Champions who on average don't acquire much CS often don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers displayed on this page to do well.

The most important items to prioritize in your Viktor versus Syndra build consist of Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Luden's Companion. When Viktor combined at least these three pieces in his build, he did significantly better when facing Syndra than with most other typical item sets. In fact, Viktor had an average win rate of 51.8% when countering Syndra with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest probability of crushing Syndra as Viktor, you should take 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 we have analyed for Viktor vs Syndra battles, this mixture of runes resulted in the highest win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 51.8% win rate overall.

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