Viktor offers a surprisingly strong early lane with E poke and W's utility for gank prevention and control, making him a solid first pick.
For items, Luden's is recommended for lower tiers; Lich Bane is crucial later as Q-auto attacks become more potent. Always consider Second Wind for lane sustain.
While a strong scaler, true late-game mastery requires more than E-spamming; utilize Q's movement speed for effective in-fighting and precise ability control.