Viktor is a late-game scaling mage who excels at dealing consistent magic damage through careful ability management and positioning. His unique passive, Glorious Evolution, allows him to upgrade his basic abilities by farming minions and securing takedowns.

Core Abilities Priority:

• E (Death Ray) > Q (Power Transfer) > W (Gravity Field) > R (Chaos Storm)

Passive - Glorious Evolution:

• Gain 1 charge per minion last hit
• 10 charges from cannon minions
• 20 charges from champion kills/assists
• 100 charges needed to upgrade basic abilities

Death Ray (E):

• Primary wave clear and poke tool
• Requires practice to aim effectively
• Upgrade Priority: First upgrade
• Evolution Effect: Adds explosion damage along laser path

Power Transfer (Q):

• Provides shield and empowered auto attack
• Upgrade Priority: Second
• Evolution Effect: Enhanced shield and 60% movement speed boost

Gravity Field (W):

• Area control tool that slows and potentially stuns
• Upgrade Priority: Third
• Evolution Effect: All abilities apply slow effect

Chaos Storm (R):

• Controllable AoE damage
• Can be upgraded after all basic abilities
• Evolution Effect: Increased duration and size after takedowns

Core Items:

1. Lost Chapter → Luden's Tempest
2. Sorcerer's Shoes
3. Rabadon's Deathcap
4. Void Staff

Situational Items:

• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
• Shadowflame (vs low MR targets)

Early Game Tips:

• Focus on farming to upgrade abilities
• Use Q for trades and shield
• Practice E placement for wave clear
• Play safe until first ability upgrade

Viktor's power spikes at key ability upgrades and item completions, becoming one of the strongest late-game mages when fully evolved.

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