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Viktor vs Shen

How to Beat Shen as Viktor in LoLViktor is in the a tier of champions
Mage
Tank

How to Beat Shen as Viktor

based on 927 Viktor vs Shen matchups
Win Rate
49.3 %
K/D/A
2.12
Pick Rate
1.7 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of recently ranked League of Legends games each week. Within our data, Viktor battled Shen in 927 games. Using so many matchups for Viktor vs Shen gives us confidence in our capability to produce actionable stats and a solid build to crush your opposition. This pairing is fairly rare. Viktor is forced to battle against Shen in only 1.7% of his rounds.

Viktor vs Shen Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Viktor does a poor job of countering Shen. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.3% of matches the champs face one another in. In Viktor against Shen rounds, Viktor’s team is 0.2% less likely to earn first blood, implying that he probably won't get first blood versus Shen.

Best Viktor vs Shen Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeLost Chapter

Core Viktor Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Lich BaneZhonya's HourglassStormsurgeLiandry's Torment

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
11
R
12
Q
13
Q
14
W
15
W
16
R

Guide to Countering Shen as Viktor

Tips for Playing as Viktor against Shen

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 Shen

Be ready to dodge Shen's taunt and punish him if he misses.

Once Shen reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, which can turn fights quickly.

Viktor vs Shen Counter Stats

Viktor Image
Win Rate
49.3 %
VS
Win Rate
50.7 %
Shen Image
5.6
< Kills >
4.1
5.8
< Deaths >
4.7
6.7
< Assists >
9.9
1.28
< Killing Sprees >
0.91
183
< Minions Killed >
129
0.06
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.47
< Inhibitors >
0.42
644
< Physical Damage >
7,458
24,347
< Magic Damage >
6,541
641
< True Damage >
1,050
25,633
< Damage Dealt >
15,050
18,513
< Damage Taken >
30,024
11,790
< Gold Earned >
10,097
1.96
< Towers >
1.69
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
1,609
< Total Healing >
3,937
14,653
< Experience >
14,020
18
< Vision Score >
21
9
< Wards Placed >
10
271
< Time Dealing CC >
330

How to Counter Shen with Viktor in LoL

The stats provided here show some important Viktor versus Shen matchup stats that can help us distinguish the differences between the pair. As an example, Viktor’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Shen’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Viktor may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Shen..

Viktor normally has a slightly larger longest killing spree than his counter does. On average, he takes less damage than Shen. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also indicate that the one champ has less agility and thus is unable to kite away from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Viktor and Shen

Damage Types Compared

Viktor
Shen
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Viktor
Shen

Who is Better, Viktor or Shen?

Both League champions are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Viktor usually fairs equally well when facing off against Shen, with a 49.3% win rate. Therefore, Viktor makes an ok counter to Shen.

While Viktor does have a lower win rate than Shen, when on opposite teams, Viktor also has a much greater level of difficulty that makes him a more difficult champion to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Viktor into Shenas his relative depth means you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Viktor also has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Shen. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

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

Viktor is a somewhat poor counter for Shen. You will do well by focussing your tactics on keeping up your CS and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Viktor against Shen.

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 Shen Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Shen as Viktor, we analyzed 927 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 Shen 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

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Viktor to counter Shen during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you listen to the build and suggestions presented here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Viktor often racks up a similar amount of CS compared to Shen. Champs who typically don't earn many minion kills typically don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as support champions. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values displayed here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Viktor versus Shen build consist of Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Viktor included at least these three pieces in his build, he did significantly better vs Shen than with most other commonly used builds. In fact, Viktor had an average winrate of 49.3% when playing against Shen with this counter build.

To have the greatest probability of coming out on top against Shen as Viktor, you should use the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Transcendence runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune sets players chose for Viktor vs Shen battles, this set of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 49.3% win rate overall.

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