Viktor - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Viktorvs Diana

SMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Viktor vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Diana wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Viktor based on 84 games. Diana wins the early laning phase while Viktor scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viktor vs Diana matchup.

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Viktor Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viktor performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Viktor - 46.4% win rate in this matchup
Viktor
46.4% WR
VS
Diana vs Viktor matchup - 53.6% win rate
Diana
53.6% WR

Who Wins the Viktor vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Viktor vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 84
46.4%
Win Rate
53.6%
6.6
CS / min
6.1
909
DMG / min
908
11,860
Gold / game
12,801
81
Heal / min
110
600
DMG Mitigated / min
998
0.9
CC / min
0.3
39.4%
Early Game WR
60.6%
51.0%
Late Game WR
49.0%

Viktor vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Viktor vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 84 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Viktor's 46.4%, giving Diana a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Viktor outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana needs to press advantages before Viktor reaches their power spikes, while Viktor should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Viktor leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Diana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Diana overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Viktor vs Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Diana in League of Legends

Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Diana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Viktor
6.1Diana
Viktor edges out Diana by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Viktor.
Damage
909Viktor
908Diana
Damage output is virtually even between Viktor and Diana, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,860Viktor
12,801Diana
Diana generates a commanding 941 more gold per game than Viktor. This substantial economic advantage means Diana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Viktor should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Viktor
0.3Diana
Viktor provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Diana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Viktor coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
680Viktor
1,107Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 427 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Viktor Build Against Diana

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Viktor needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viktor against Diana are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Viktor an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 6 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Viktor vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
60.6%
+21.2% advantage
Viktor early game win rateViktor39.4%
Diana early game win rateDiana60.6%
Late Game
Viktor
51.0%
+2.0% advantage
Viktor late game win rateViktor51.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana49.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.6% win rate — a 21.2 percentage point lead over Viktor. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Viktor at 51.0% win rate — only 2.0 points ahead of Diana. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Diana has the edge early, but Viktor gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Viktor Runes Against Diana

Sorcery rune tree - Viktor primary runes vs DianaSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Viktor rune vs DianaManaflow Band - best Viktor rune vs DianaTranscendence - best Viktor rune vs DianaScorch - best Viktor rune vs Diana
Resolve rune tree - Viktor secondary runes vs DianaResolve
Shield Bash - best Viktor rune vs DianaBone Plating - best Viktor rune vs Diana
55.6% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Viktor the best tools to compete against Diana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Viktor matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Viktor's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Viktor matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.63%2277.11,03411,72952.6%56.1%
50.23%2137.099812,52849.4%50.8%
48.02%1777.01,07112,47252.4%45.6%
52.87%1576.996611,81052.9%52.8%
48.70%1546.792611,61050.0%47.7%
44.37%1516.889511,67142.9%45.3%
51.54%1306.71,02311,63640.7%59.2%
53.13%1286.796011,04846.7%58.8%
55.91%1276.891611,73853.7%57.5%
50.40%1256.890311,77543.8%54.5%
48.60%1077.01,01011,91450.0%47.5%
53.00%1007.098412,09250.0%55.4%
40.82%986.81,00310,50435.2%47.7%
50.00%967.01,14311,11053.9%45.5%
45.56%906.895712,00145.7%45.5%
46.43%846.690911,86039.4%51.0%
56.96%796.898511,96950.0%61.2%
56.41%787.093411,98342.9%67.4%
49.32%737.294611,20046.1%52.9%
42.86%706.61,03011,46348.4%38.5%
47.83%696.71,01610,99041.9%52.6%
57.97%697.21,01413,08769.2%51.2%
50.75%677.499411,77355.2%47.4%
51.52%667.21,06912,05463.9%36.7%
48.48%666.992611,78240.0%53.7%
62.50%646.81,01711,20664.7%60.0%
54.69%646.81,00312,22340.0%64.1%
36.51%636.91,02511,94033.3%40.0%
51.72%587.01,05312,92346.1%56.3%
50.88%576.589210,84244.4%56.7%
63.16%577.31,00810,96770.0%55.6%
45.45%556.91,06812,90150.0%43.2%
42.59%546.61,11311,11120.0%62.1%
44.00%506.697412,58147.4%41.9%
54.00%506.81,01511,77444.0%64.0%
47.92%487.01,01312,72044.4%50.0%
56.25%486.81,02812,09059.1%53.9%
47.22%367.21,04212,58442.9%50.0%
60.00%357.41,00513,11675.0%55.6%
65.71%357.194212,15150.0%76.2%
45.71%356.81,12211,03055.6%35.3%
58.82%347.51,05412,60444.4%75.0%
58.62%297.292612,05990.0%42.1%
57.14%287.397911,79957.1%57.1%
37.04%277.01,05012,98742.9%35.0%
42.31%267.09959,74341.2%44.4%
37.50%246.895511,44330.0%42.9%
56.52%237.091511,23457.1%55.6%
47.83%237.184312,26850.0%45.5%
54.55%227.01,10611,80050.0%57.1%
73.68%197.11,07713,36377.8%70.0%
44.44%186.71,15811,96728.6%54.5%
55.56%186.582510,60654.5%57.1%
52.94%176.91,01413,69457.1%50.0%
41.18%176.91,10110,93062.5%22.2%
50.00%166.899212,25740.0%54.5%
75.00%166.81,03912,98775.0%75.0%
33.33%156.998512,02622.2%50.0%
46.67%156.81,09212,43660.0%40.0%
80.00%156.91,13414,54783.3%77.8%
46.67%157.21,33112,08950.0%42.9%
40.00%157.31,08014,69666.7%33.3%
64.29%147.11,23412,96183.3%50.0%
76.92%137.21,07412,94080.0%75.0%
41.67%127.286210,88628.6%60.0%
63.64%117.396010,21775.0%33.3%
45.45%117.01,05412,29950.0%42.9%
36.36%117.21,09711,97350.0%28.6%
27.27%115.983610,8360.0%33.3%
36.36%117.21,10611,60350.0%20.0%
60.00%107.383410,76183.3%25.0%
44.44%96.593812,38650.0%42.9%
66.67%96.798010,70740.0%100.0%
33.33%96.291310,10533.3%33.3%
22.22%97.31,14514,0990.0%28.6%
44.44%97.41,08314,496100.0%0.0%
44.44%96.91,29912,9090.0%57.1%
75.00%87.01,19314,800100.0%60.0%
37.50%86.36757,36833.3%50.0%
37.50%86.689713,4030.0%42.9%
87.50%86.494210,231100.0%75.0%
25.00%87.38668,80420.0%33.3%
85.71%77.41,22912,32350.0%100.0%
85.71%76.91,34615,293100.0%80.0%
42.86%76.699212,382100.0%33.3%
71.43%76.11,16612,64066.7%75.0%
16.67%66.57118,67125.0%0.0%
66.67%66.51,13011,77050.0%75.0%
66.67%66.889711,755100.0%33.3%
66.67%67.17828,69075.0%50.0%
50.00%66.58529,29633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.81,30812,35250.0%50.0%
0.00%57.691110,5560.0%0.0%
0.00%57.46729,4310.0%0.0%
80.00%57.71,06213,64866.7%100.0%
20.00%56.61,03112,7520.0%20.0%
60.00%56.21,11413,2740.0%60.0%
40.00%56.81,13912,40433.3%50.0%
40.00%56.097111,09150.0%33.3%
20.00%57.688211,27050.0%0.0%
40.00%56.396113,13750.0%33.3%

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Viktor vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Viktor do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Viktor vs Diana matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Viktor's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 84 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Viktor do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Viktor with a 60.6% win rate versus 39.4%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Viktor do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Viktor vs Diana matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to 49.0%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viktor vs Diana matchup?

Diana wins the matchup against Viktor with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 84 games analyzed.

What is the best Viktor build against Diana?

The best Viktor build against Diana includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Viktor runes against Diana?

The best Viktor runes against Diana use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Viktor vs Diana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Viktor counter Diana?

No, Viktor struggles against Diana with only a 46.4% win rate. Diana has the advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Diana's lead.

How do I play Viktor against Diana?

When playing Viktor against Diana, play cautiously and avoid Diana's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Diana in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.