Viktor vs Galio

Viktor
vs
47.6%

over 864 games

Galio

Skill matchup

Strong engageHeavy AP damageHeavy CCVery tanky

Build vs Galio

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Viktor: Blackfire Torch, Lich Bane, Zhonya's Hourglass, Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Dark Seal, Hextech Rocketbelt.

Starting items

Doran's Ring
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Blackfire Torch
1
Lich Bane
2
Zhonya's Hourglass
3

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Liandry's Torment
5

Summoner spells

FlashTeleport82%
FlashHaste12%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Liandry's Torment
Shadowflame
Dark Seal
Hextech Rocketbelt
Void Staff
Rabadon's Deathcap
Luden's Echo
Seeker's Armguard
Oblivion Orb
Mejai's Soulstealer
Cryptbloom
Bloodletter's Curse
Cosmic Drive
Rod of Ages
Banshee's Veil
Seraph's Embrace
Morellonomicon
Stormsurge
Riftmaker
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Malignance
49.2% WR63 games
SorcerySorcery
Deathfire TouchDeathfire Touch
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
TranscendenceTranscendence
ScorchScorch
ResolveResolve
Shield BashShield Bash
Bone PlatingBone Plating
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Galio's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Colossal Smash (P)

Every few seconds, Galio's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage in an area.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
311s18s11s–
69s18s11s3m
97s17s11s3m
117s16s11s2m40
167s14s9s2m20
187s14s7s2m20

Playing as Viktor

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Poke with your ray

    Poke with Hextech Ray (E), fired in the direction you choose: it hits every enemy in its line, and its upgrade adds an aftershock in its wake.

  2. Siphon Power, then an auto

    After Siphon Power (Q), land an auto within 4 seconds: it deals bonus magic damage, and the spell's shield covers you during the trade.

  3. Gravity Field, then your ray

    Place Gravity Field (W) in your target's path, then fire Hextech Ray (E): the field slows them, and if they stay in it for 1.25 seconds, they're stunned.

  4. Choose your upgrades well

    Glorious Evolution (passive) upgrades a spell every 100 Hex Fragments: Hextech Ray (E) to poke and clear, Siphon Power (Q) to survive, Gravity Field (W) to slow.

  5. Drop your storm on their group

    Place Arcane Storm (R) on grouped enemies: it follows the champions it just damaged on its own, and you can recast it to move it.

Playing against Galio

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Trade after his E

    Take a trade after Justice Punch (E): it's his only dash, on an 11 to 7 second cooldown.

  2. Lean on physical damage

    If you deal physical damage, lean on it in trades: the passive shield of Shield of Durand (W) only absorbs magic damage.

  3. Leave his taunt area

    Leave the area while he charges Shield of Durand (W): the longer he charges, the longer and wider the taunt.

  4. Check where he is before a dive

    Before diving one of his allies, check where Galio is: Hero's Entrance (R) flies him in from long range to an allied champion, and his landing is a knock-up.

Patch 16.21.1