Viktor Legend ability
Paying 1 Energy and depleting it, play a 1 Strength Recruit unit token.
Letter text: [1], [Exhaust]: Play a 1 Might Recruit unit token.Your legend is in play from the first turn and cannot be removed, so this ability is the foundation on which the entire deck is built.
How to play Viktor
One extra unit per turn, without spending cards. Recruits defend, block and, with the right support, attack. Viktor, Leader creates another Recruit when one of your units dies, Viktor, Innovator creates them when playing cards on the opponent's turn and Siphon Power gives +1 to yours and -1 to enemies on a field.
Domains: Mind and Order
Mind
Spells, card draw and tricks to always stay one step ahead.
Order
Wide boards, clean answers and units that strengthen each other.
A Viktor deck can only include cards from Mind and Order; its 12 Runes are split between those two Domains.
Phased game plan
- First shifts
Create a Recruit every turn you have 1 Energy left over.
- Midrange
Occupy a field with several bodies and make it difficult to take.
- End of game
Cards that boost all your units turn Recruits into an army.
Cards for Viktor
As well as its Legend, Viktor has its own Champion Units and Signature cards. Choose one as your Chosen Champion; it starts the game outside the deck.
| Letter | Type | Domain | Cost | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor - Innovator | Champion unit | Mind | 4 +1 Power | 3 |
| Viktor - Leader | Champion unit | Order | 4 +1 Power | 4 |
| Siphon Power | signature spell | MindOrder | 2 +1 Power | — |
Strengths
- Very difficult to dislodge from a field
- Never runs out of plays
- Scales well in long games
Weak points
It starts slowly and its chips are small. Effects that damage all units hurt a lot.
Who should play Viktor?
Players who like to control the game and win by accumulated advantage.
Viktor has its own Champion Deck, an easy way to try the Legend before ordering a custom list.
Viktor FAQ
What domains does Viktor use in Riftbound?
Mind and Order. Your deck can only carry cards from those two domains.
What does Viktor's legend ability do?
Paying 1 Energy and depleting it, play a 1 Strength Recruit unit token.
Is Viktor a good legend to start with?
You can, but Viktor works better when you already know the rules of combat. It has medium difficulty.
In which collection did Viktor come out?
At Origins. It has its own champion deck.