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Deadlock Bible
Matchup · November 6, 2026

Apollo vs Victor

44%
Unfavoured65,682 matches
All Apollo matchups & counters

Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026

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How Apollo beats Victor

Assassin vs Brawler

Don’t take an even fight; brawlers out-last you. Burst them when their big cooldown is down, then leave.

Your game plan as Apollo

A fencer. Apollo wins duels by deflecting your best shot and riposting into you.

Lane
Poke with Disengaging Sigil and use its leap to dodge trades. Save Riposte for a predictable incoming ability.
Mid game
Flank fights and look for heroes who blow their cooldowns early; Flawless Advance chains lunges into a kill.
Late game
Itani Lo Sahn is a long-range lockdown that also stops healing. Use it on the enemy carry or healer to open the fight.

How to beat Victor

A man who refuses to die. Victor fights hardest when he’s already dead.

  • 01Be ready for the second life: don’t chase his corpse.
  • 02Fight him at range; his damage is around him.
  • 03Burst through Jumpstart’s regen.
Punish
Per match

Head-to-head

ApolloVictor
44%Win rate56%
0.92Kills per death1.25
+0Last-hit edge+34.9
+0Deny edge+0.7
+0Soul lead+4.5K
+0Objective damage edge+3K
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Laning

Win the lane: Apollo into Victor

  1. 01Victor wins the farm by ~34.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
  2. 02Victor wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
  3. 03Victor has sustain (Jumpstart). Short, sharp trades beat long ones — buy anti-heal early.
Skill order

Skill order for this matchup

This matchup
Usual

54.9% win rate over 29,973 matches

Victor’s kit

Threats

Shocking ReanimationUltimate
StunSlow240s cd
Apollo’s kit

Your tools

Riposte
RootDisarmMobility22s cd
Disengaging Sigil
SlowMobility12s cd
Itani Lo SahnUltimate
SlowMobility145s cd
Flawless Advance
Mobility26s cd
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Mid & late game

Winning the fights after lane

  • Apollo averages 0.92 kills per death against Victor.
  • Apollo finishes 4.5k souls behind Victor on average — play for teamfights and scaling rather than lane kills.
  • Apollo deals 3.0k less objective damage per match than Victor — let teammates take structures while you hold.
  • Track Shocking Reanimation (240s cooldown). The window right after Victor uses it is your best time to fight.
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Who else beats Victor

GravesFavouredGraves vs Victor52.9%111,528 matches
FAQ

Matchup questions

Who wins Apollo vs Victor?

Apollo wins 44% of 65,682 recent matches against Victor — unfavoured.

How do I beat Victor as Apollo?

Victor wins the farm by ~34.9 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Shocking Reanimation (240s cooldown). The window right after Victor uses it is your best time to fight.

What should Apollo buy against Victor?

Toxic Bullets, Healbane, Debuff Reducer.