Viktor

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**Viktor** ▶️ is a Damage Champion in Paladins, added on June 30th, 2016.

## Lore

* Current Official Bio
* Unofficial Updated Bio
* Old Official Bio

This is Viktor's official bio currently found in his champion page in-game.

The former commander of Sentinels, an elite Magistrate military unit, Viktor lives in shadow of his former glory. He took the blame for what happened during their final mission, was stripped of his rank, and reassigned to a lower position by Grand Magister Karne. Though disgraced, his training and model performance as a soldier remains unmatched, which with his unwavering loyalty to the Magistrate makes him invaluable, even as it transitions under Grand Magister Lian.

Determined to regain his standing, he pushes himself well beyond his limits in battle against the Resistance, striving to end the rebellion before the conflict truly rages out of control.

This is an unofficial version of Viktor's bio intended to more clearly present all currently known information regarding him. Sources can be found here.

Once commander of the elite Magistrate unit known as the Sentinels, after taking the blame for their disastrous final mission, Viktor was stripped of his rank and reassigned to a lower position by Karne himself. Despite this, Viktor remained completely loyal to the Magistrate, determined to regain his standing, pushing himself far beyond his limits in the growing conflict against the Resistance.

Viktor would later fight against other former Sentinels, Strix and Tyra, when the two began investigating Corvus after he'd been tricked into summoning Raum. Following this, Viktor would also join Atlas and various other champions in several battles against Yagorath in the Shattered Desert.

Following the defeat of Yagorath, Viktor would be present while Grand Magister Karne decided to step down and entrust leadership of the Magistrate to House Aico, with Viktor seemingly not being fond of the decision.

In the Lost Future, Viktor would seemingly be killed in Frozen Guard.

This was Viktor's in-game bio prior to the The Damned Frontier update. It's no longer considered canon.

The former commander of Sentinels, an elite Magistrate military unit, Viktor lives in shadow of his former glory. He took the blame for what happened during their final mission, was stripped of his rank, and reassigned to a lower position by Grand Magister Karne. His training and skill as a soldier remains unparalleled, though, along with his unwavering loyalty to the Magistrate.

Determined to regain his standing, he pushes himself well beyond his limits in battle against the Resistance, striving to end the rebellion before it picks up any further momentum.

## Summary

Viktor is a damage champion with very high damage output and one of the easiest champions to use. (For those who are used to various military shooters) His Assault Rifle fires with a high fire rate but low accuracy, though his Iron Sights ability allows him to significantly improve this accuracy at the cost of his movement speed. His Frag Grenades deal area damage and can be cooked before thrown so they explode earlier. His Hustle allows him to run in and out of fights and gives him limited flanking capability, but will only work while he isn't attacking. Viktor's ultimate skill, Barrage, allows him to deal high damage in large areas making it a great tool for clearing areas and forcing enemies to disperse.

## Skills

Assault Rifle

140 /0.1s

Description
A Sentinel-issued military assault rifle that deals 140 damage every 0.1s.

Details

Detailed DescriptionA Sentinel-issued military assault rifle. Deals 140 damage every 0.1s, has a maximum Ammo count of 30, and is fully effective up to 100 units.
* This ability deals Direct Damage.
* It can do headshots - dealing 210 damage.
* Has a reload time of 1.6s and can be animation canceled after 0.9s.
* Has damage falloff with a maximum reduction of ~40%.
* Has accuracy bloom.
* Gains 0.9% ultimate charge per attack. Gains 1.5% on headshots.

Ability Video

Iron Sights

Description
Look down your sights and increase your accuracy.

Details

Detailed DescriptionLook down the barrel of your gun and increase your Accuracy. Your Movement Speed is reduced by 50% while using Iron Sights.
* Takes 0.3s to fully bring up.
* This ability also zooms in the player's view a bit when used.
* Removes Assault Rifle's accuracy bloom and airborne inaccuracy.

Ability Video

Cooldown 8

Frag Grenade

750

Description
Throw a cookable frag grenade that deals 750 damage when it explodes.

Details

Detailed DescriptionThrow a fragmentation grenade that deals up to 750 damage in an area. Holding Q will cook the grenade and reduce its detonation time. Frag Grenade is fully effective up to 20 units and will hit enemies up to 30 units away.
* This ability deals Area Damage.
* Gain 4% ultimate charge per target hit.
* Has a radius of 30.
* Has damage falloff.
* Fuse time is 1.5s, and it is reduced by the time it was cooked.
* Viktor takes up to 100 damage when hit by his own grenades, and will also slightly knock himself back.
* Enemies hit will also be slightly knocked back.
* Hitting a target with the grenade itself before it explodes will deal 100 damage to it, and the grenade will bounce off of them.

Ability Video

Hustle

Description
Start hustling, gaining 65% movement speed while runnning.

Details

Detailed DescriptionLower your weapon and increase your Movement Speed by 65%.
* Can only be activated while moving forward.
* Using other skills will cancel Hustle.
* Can be used in conjunction with other speed boosts.

Ability Video

Ultimate ▶️

Barrage

3× 1400 /0.75s

Description
Call down your wrath in a series of artillary barrages on your foes' heads, dealing 1400 damage in an area per shell.

Details

Detailed DescriptionBring up your targeting binoculars to rain down damage on enemies. Target an enemy player to guide an artillery shell to their location, dealing 1400 damage in an area. Using this ability consumes 40% of your Ultimate charge, and each shell consumes an additional 20%. While using Barrage, your Movement Speed is reduced by 40%. Barrage's explosion has a radius of 20 units. Can be refired to cancel.▶️ “Barrage, INCOMING!” (Self/Enemy)

▶️ “I'm not giving up!” (Ally)

* This ability deals Area Damage.
* Can be cancelled early by re-activating the skill.
* Activating the skill only consumes 40% of ultimate charge. Each artillery shell used consumes 20% of ultimate charge.
* There is a 0.75s delay before each artillery shell hits the targeted location.
* Movement Speed is reduced by 40%.
* Can lock onto stealthed targets.
* Artillery shells explode when they reach the targeted location and not when they hit the ground. This means that you can easily target airborne enemies.

Ability Video

## Talents

CardioDefault Talent

Heal for 300 per second while using Hustle.

Burst ModeUnlocks at Mastery Level 2

Switch your rifle to Three-Shot-Burst mode, increasing your effective range and firing three 210-damage shots every 0.4s.

Details

* Deals 210 damage per shot.
* Has a max damage falloff reduction of 35%, dealing 137 per shot.
* It can do headshots - dealing 315 damage.
* Increase fully effective range to 175 units.
* Time between each shot in a burst is 0.03̅s
* Time between bursts is 0.4s

ShrapnelUnlocks at Mastery Level 8

Increase the radius of Frag Grenade's explosion by 40%.

## Cards

This is a list with all cards available to Viktor:

## Pre-Built Loadouts

All of the following cards are in Viktor's pre-built loadouts:

* Cardio
* Burst Mode
* Shrapnel

Cardio

Run and Gun

Regenerate 4 Ammo every 1s while using Hustle.
2

Guerrilla Warfare

Reduce the Cooldown of Frag Grenade by 0.8s every 1s while Hustle is active.
4

Second Wind

Increase your Movement Speed after deactivating Hustle by 30% for 1.5s.
3
10

Hot Potato

Reduce the cook time of Frag Grenade by 20%.
2

Scramble

Reduce damage taken by 16% while using Hustle.
4

Burst Mode

Firing Stance

Increase your Movement Speed by 40% while using Iron Sights.
4

Reflexes

Reduce the time it takes to bring up Iron Sights by 30%.
2

Predator

Gain 25% Lifesteal while using Iron Sights.
5

Hit and Run

Increase your Movement Speed by 15% for 4s after getting a Killing Blow or Elimination.
3

Flak Jacket

Increase your maximum Health by 50.
1

Shrapnel

Grenadier

Reduce the Cooldown of Frag Grenade by 5s for each enemy hit by it.
5
5

On The Move

Gain 24% Movement Speed for 2s after using Frag Grenade.
3

Guerrilla Warfare

Reduce the Cooldown of Frag Grenade by 0.6s every 1s while Hustle is active.
3

Compensator

Reduce your weapon recoil by 40% while using Iron Sights.
2

Fire in the Hole

Generate 12 Ammo for each enemy hit with Frag Grenade.
2

## Cosmetic Items

These are the Cosmetic Items currently available for Viktor:

### Champion Skin Collections

* Default
* Khaki
* Ushanka
* Lone Heart Patch
* Charcoal
* Invitational
* Soldier +
* Code Green Trooper
* Code Green Grenadier
* Code Green Bandolier
* Code Green Comms
* V1-KTOR
* Reaver
* Full Moon
* Legionnaire
* Draconic Fighter
* Hunter's Bane
* Chase
* Rambo
* Obsidian
* Cosmic
* Golden

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### Weapon Skins

* Slate
* Carnage Assault Rifle
* Freedom Rifle
* Matte
* Lunar Assault Rifle
* REKT War Rifle

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### Emotes

* Default
* Cossack Dance
* War Games
* Thigh Slapper
* Tactical Assault
* Mastery Pose

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### MVP Poses

* Default
* Sentry
* Champion 2017
* Ten-Hut!
* Hot Potato
* Feral
* Guardian
* Mastery Pose

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## Trivia

* General
* Champion Skins

* Lore
* Cameos
* References
* Concepts
* Other

**Lore**

* At one point, a developer claimed that Viktor's old appearance is meant to be the father of Viktor's new appearance, which had been a popular theory / headcanon by the community for years.
	+ However it was mentioned soon after that this claim wasn't discussed with the lore team and that the initial statement shouldn't be taken as hard truth at this point, making the situation canonically vague once again.
* As revealed here, Viktor is somewhere around 5'9 or 175cm tall.

**Cameos**

Viktor appears in the following content:

* **Cinematics and Trailers**
	+ *A Realm Divided* - Cinematic\*
	+ *A Conflict Reignited* - Cinematic
	+ *Corvus' Teaser Trailer*
	+ *Lian's Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Mal'Damba's Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Seris' Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Sha Lin's Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Strix's Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Talus' Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Vivian's Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Yagorath's Teaser Trailer*\*
	+ *Battlegrounds Trailer*\*
	+ *Kraumpus Raum Trailer*
	+ *Rambo Viktor Trailer*

* **Cards**
	+ *Clean Shots* - Octavia Card
	+ *Dominant Dome* - Octavia Card\*
	+ *Futile Efforts* - Yagorath Card\*
	+ *Plans Within Plans* - Vivian Card\*

* **Avatars**
	+ *Lovely Viktor*\*

* **Sprays**
	+ *Festive Viktor*\*

* **Other**
	+ *Mecha Prowler Artwork*\*
	+ *Cuddly Yagorath Splash Art*\*
	+ *Rambo Viktor Splash Art*\*

**References**

* One of Viktor's jokes "I'd love to stay here and talk with you... but I'm not going to." (▶️) is a quote from the movie Groundhog Day.
* His voice line "Champions are made by the paths they choose, not the power they were graced with." (▶️) is a quote from the book Everneath, by Brodi Ashton.

**Concepts**

* Various concepts for Viktor's visual rework can be seen here.
* A concept for a type of skin that "leveled up" over time, progressing from a relatively simple design to a more complex skin was thrown around, with a concept design intended for Viktor being created to demonstrate the idea. While the "level up" aspect was deemed "too costly", this specific skin design could be brought back as a regular skin someday.

**Other**

* He and Ruckus are voiced by the same voice actor.
* Viktor's Default Skin was reworked in Open Beta 70.
	+ While other champions who have received visual reworks gain a skin of their previous appearance, Viktor is one of the only champions who has not. He shares this trait with Grohk and Pip. Though most skins released prior to Viktor's visual rework were not updated to match his new appearance, with the exception of his Obsidian and Cosmic skins.
* Viktor's old appearance is one of the few characters to have appeared during an in-game cutscene. It shares this trait with Furia, Khan, and Abyssal Lord Drogoz.
* There used to be a running gag in trailers where Viktor would end up dead or injured, this includes the Be More Than a Hero, Seris, Lian, Talus, Mal'Damba, Sha Lin, Vivian, Battlegrounds, and Siege of Ascension Peak trailers, all of which would lead into Viktor's visual rework.
	+ After a long absence, the gag was eventually brought back in Corvus' trailer, and later brought back again for Kraumpus Raum's release video, twice in Yagorath's trailer, and then once more in Leaviathan Yagorath's teaser.
* As of the RWBY update, Viktor holds the record for most Unlimited items, with the Draconic Fighter and Full Moon skins.
* The icon for the talent Cardio uses the same artwork as Viktor's Hustle ability.
* The icon for the talent Burst Mode uses the same artwork as Viktor's Iron Sights ability.
* The icon for the talent Shrapnel uses the same artwork as Viktor's Frag Grenade ability.
* In older versions of Paladins, there used to be a number of additional recolors of default champions. For Viktor, these recolors included the Navy and Olive skins.
* Having been present in the mobile game 'Paladins Strike', Viktor received unique skins exclusive to Strike. These skins include Defender Viktor, Ghoulish Viktor, and Pirate Viktor.

**Champion Skins**

* **Khaki**
	+ Khaki is a color commonly used in military uniforms for camouflage purposes.

* **Ushanka**
	+ A ushanka is a type of Russian fur cap.
	+ This skin shares its theme with Red Winter Tyra.

* **Lone Heart Patch**
	+ This skin shares its theme with Love Specs Pip.

* **Charcoal**
	+ This skin is a promotional item for players who connect their Twitter account.
	+ This skin seems to appear in the Fallen Champion avatar.

* **Invitational**
	+ This skin was a promotional item made for Hi-Rez Expo 2017; it shares this trait with Invitational Fernando and Convention 2017 Ying.

* **Soldier +**
	+ This skin is a promotional item for players who connect their PlayStation Plus account.

* **Code Green Trooper / Code Green Grenadier / Code Green Bandolier / Code Green Comms**
	+ The line "I'm not a toy!" (▶️) is likely a reference to Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, who spends most of the initial film believing he's a real agent of Star Command, rather than a toy.
	+ The line "Ah, I love the smell of napalm in the morning." (▶️) is a reference to a line from the movie Apocolypse Now.
	+ The line "I'm the jolly green giant!" (▶️) is a reference to the mascot of the same name for the frozen vegetable company Green Giant.
	+ All of these skins appear in the Viktory and Wolf Pack sprays.

* **V1-KTOR / Reaver**
	+ These skins are based on the Doomguy from the video game series DOOM.
	+ The line "In the grim darkness of the grimdark, there is only... grim darkness." (▶️) is a reference to the tagline of the original Warhammer 40,000.
	+ The line "It's time to engage in masculine power fantasy and chew bubblegum. And I'm all out of gum." (▶️) is a reference to a line from the 1988 film They Live. It could also be a reference to a similar line from Duke Nukem.
	+ The line "This is my point! There are many like it, but this one is mine!" (▶️) is a reference to the Rifleman's Creed.
	+ The Reaver skin is one of the only recolors of a non-default skin to not be released at the same time as the original skin.
	+ The V1-KTOR skin appears in Galactic Scion Lian's splash art.
	+ Both of these skins' splash arts appear as sprays.

* **Full Moon**
	+ The line "Wanna' hear a joke? Thinking brick will keep me out." (▶️) is a reference to the fable The Three Little Pigs, in which the pigs are finally safe from the wolf stalking them by creating a house made of brick, which the wolf is unable to blow down.
	+ The line "I just... Can't get this piece of grandma out of my teeth!" (▶️) is a reference to the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, in which a wolf devours Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother, before proceeding to disguise itself as her.
	+ This skin was one of the few skins present in-game as an NPC; it shares this trait with Abyssal Lord Drogoz, Knightmare Fernando, Day Walker Vivian, Death Speaker Ying, and Full Moon Viktor.
	+ This skin is an Abyssal Echo. It shares this trait with Knightmare Fernando, Day Walker Vivian, and Death Speaker Ying.
	+ As mentioned here, this skin is intended to be if Viktor was turned into a werewolf.
	+ Concept art shows this skin originally had different splash artwork.
	+ This skin appears in the Pale Moon spray.
	+ This skin shares its theme with Knightmare Fernando, Sanguine Fernando, Day Walker Vivian, Contessa Vivian, Death Speaker Ying, Banshee Ying.

* **Legionnaire**
	+ This skin shares its naming with the Legionnaire mount and Legionnaire Atlas.

* **Draconic Fighter / Hunter's Bane**
	+ The line "Have you EVER thought that maybe the princess wanted to come hang out with me?" (▶️) references how in many fantasy stories, the hero instantly attempts to slay the dragon holding the princess captive without hesitation.
	+ The death directed line against Terminus, "I fear no hunter, but that thing; it scares me." (▶️) is a variation of a similar, memetic line uttered by the Heavy in the Team Fortress 2 cinematic: "Meet the Pyro".
	+ An early concept for the Draconic Fighter skin shows some minor differences, such as the skin's lower jaw being the same color as the rest of its head.
	+ The Draconic Fighter skin appears in the Scaled Menace avatar.
	+ This skin shares its theme with Scalebane Strix, Dragonsbane Strix, Draconic Enforcer Khan, Ironscale Khan, Solfire Furia, Dragonslayer Furia, and Draconian Huntress Ash.

* **Chase**
	+ This skin is part of the third set of crossover content alongside the rest of the gen:LOCK Crossover Pass following Grover and Team Fortress 2 Barik.
	+ As expected, this skin contains numerous references to gen:LOCK.
		- In various lines (▶️▶️▶️▶️), this skin references the song Let The Good Times Roll, which was Chase's father's favorite song.
		- Many lines mention or reference various aspects of the gen:LOCK Program, such as Holons.
		- The line "Ay, look at me, I'm really alive... ish." (▶️) is a reference to a line spoken by Chase in Episode 2 of the series.
		- The line "You're gonna live it up like there's no tomorrow, which is gonna make sure there's no tomorrow." (▶️) references a line spoken by Chase in Episode 3.
		- The line "\*laugh\* The only me I know." (▶️) references a line spoken by Chase in Episode 6, and also references the name of the episode itself.
		- The line "Alright, who wants to play some Siege?" (▶️) is a reference to the in-universe game known as Siege.
		- The line "Hey! Dr. Weller must've made this." (▶️) mentions Dr. Weller.
		- The line "Am I my own worst enemy?" (▶️) may be a reference to Nemesis.
	+ This skin was initially intended to use one of Chase's other outfits.
	+ Chase appears in the Chibi Chase avatar alongside his Holon, with the latter also appearing in the Chaser spray. The Flyboy spray is also themed after him.
	+ This skin shares its theme with Yasamin Lex, Cammie Maeve, Valentina Kinessa, and Kazu Zhin.

* **Rambo**
	+ This skin is the fourth piece of crossover content, following Grover's inclusion from SMITE, Team Fortress 2 Barik, and the gen:LOCK Crossover Pass.
	+ This skin originally wore a tank top, but it was later changed to a shirt for an unknown reason. The tank top version can be seen here.
	+ This skin had several unused concept designs, one of them notably featuring Rambo with an actively bleeding gunshot wound. Tyra was also considered to receive this skin due to potentially matching the proportions better, but it was decided she didn't and that Viktor was the right choice.
	+ This skin is based on the Rambo film franchise.
	+ Both Viktor's old and modern designs appear in this skin's splash art.
		- Viktor's modern design also appears in this skin's teaser trailer.

## Changelog

➤ October 12th, 2022
Paladins Release Version 5.6.4848.0
* Cards
	+ **Second Wind**
		- Movement speed bonus is now applied after Hustle instead of during.
		- Reduced Cooldown from 12s ➞ 10s.

➤ July 20th, 2022
Paladins Release Version 5.4.4683.1
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed an issue where Viktor’s Assault Rifle weapon was doing the incorrect amount of damage per weapon shot.

➤ June 29th, 2022
Paladins Release Version 5.4.4675.4
* Talents
	+ **Burst Mode**
		- Increased damage 200 ➞ 210
* Abilities
	+ **Assault Rifle**
		- Increased damage 135 ➞ 140

➤ July 21st, 2021
Paladins Release Version 4.5.4175.5
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed an issue where Viktor would T-Pose in the Match Lobby in the background when a teammate would select him with various MVP Poses equipped.
	+ Fixed an issue where Viktor’s Hunter’s Bane, Draconic Fighter, and Full Moon skins would display incorrectly with the Guardian MVP equipped.

➤ October 28th, 2020
Paladins Release Version 3.5.3881.0
* Talents
	+ **Burst Mode**
		- Reduced damage per shot 220 ➞ 200
		- Max damage falloff reduced from 59% ➞ 65%
			* now does 65% of 200 instead of 59% of 220 at max range
		- Max damage falloff threshold reduced 200 units ➞ 175 units

➤ July 29th, 2020
Paladins Release Version 3.4.3767.9
* Cards
	+ Predator
		- Gain 8|8% Lifesteal while using Iron Sights.
		- Decreased Lifesteal 8|8% ➞ 5|5%

➤ March 4th, 2020
Paladins Release Version 3.2.3587.5
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Updated audio for the Reaver and V1-KT0R Firestorm Weapons when using the Burst Mode talent.

➤ January 8th, 2020
Paladins Release Version 3.1.3487.7
* Talents
	+ **Cardio**
		- Reduced Healing per second 400 ➞ 300
* Cards
	+ **Guerrilla Warfare**
		- OLD: Gain 10% Reload Speed for 4s after Hustle ends
		- NEW: Reduce the Cooldown of Frag Grenade by {0.2|0.2}s every 1s while Hustle is active.
	+ **On The Move**
		- OLD: Gain {15|15}% Movement Speed while cooking Frag Grenade
		- NEW: Gain {8|8}% Movement Speed for 2s after throwing Frag Grenade
	+ **Scramble**
		- Reduced the damage-reduction benefit {5|5}% ➞ {3|3}%
	+ **Hit and Run**
		- Now also applies when getting an Elimination
		- Reduced Movement Speed benefit {10|10}% ➞ {5|5}%
	+ **Speed Load**
		- Increased Ammo generation {6|6} ➞ {7|7}
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed a description error with the Guerrilla Warfare card.
	+ Fixed an issue where the Guerrilla Warfare card did not function properly.

➤ May 22nd, 2019
Paladins Release Version 2.6.3199.7
* Talents
	+ Cardio
		- Increased healing from 250 hps ➞ 400 hps

* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed an issue where the your weapon was incorrectly positioned in Iron Sights.
	+ Fixed an issue where Viktor’s sprint animation would not always play in killcam.
	+ Addressed an issue where If Viktor gets stunned while cooking a Grenade, his next Grenade won’t cook and will fire immediately.

➤ January 16th, 2019
Paladins Release Version 2.1.3013.12
* Talents
	+ Firefight removed
	+ Burst Mode time between shots in burst decreased 0.07s ➞ 0.05s
	+ Burst Mode time between burst increased 0.38s ➞ 0.40s
	+ Burst Mode now unlocked at Champion Mastery Level 8
	+ Cardio is now the default Talent

* Cards
	+ Predator NEW: Gain {8|8}% Lifesteal while in Iron Sights

➤ November 14th, 2018
Paladins Release Version 1.8.2943.12
* Talents
	+ Shrapnel
		- Removed Damage Increase

➤ October 23rd, 2018
Paladins Release Version 1.7.2876
* General
	+ Fixed an issue that allowed Viktor to gain infinite ammo

➤ August 21st, 2018
Paladins Release Version 1.4.2790.1
* Assault Rifle
	+ Improved hipfire consistency
* Talents
	+ Firefight
		- Now unlocked at default
	+ Gunnery
		- Now Unlocked at Champion Mastery 12
		- New Name: Burst Mode
		- New Effect: Enable 3 Shot Burst Mode on your Assault Rifle, increasing damage and improving effectiveness at range.

➤ August 2nd, 2018
Paladins Release Version 1.3.2741
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed missing sounds from Viktor (Footsteps, Grenade and Barrage).

➤ July 18th, 2018
Paladins Release Version 1.3.2738
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed missing sounds from Viktor (Footsteps, Grenade and Barrage)

➤ June 6th, 2018
Paladins Release Version 1.1.2670.1
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Your Crosshair will now show while in Iron Sights when using the Reaver’s Firestorm Weapon Skin.

➤ April 12th, 2018
Paladins Beta Version 0.69.2585
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Reduced strength of damage Fall-Off.

➤ March 28th, 2018
Paladins Beta Version 0.68.2559
* **Predator** (Card)
	+ Now reveals Stealth.
	+ Reveals to self only.
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ No Longer grants bonus damage on first four rounds in the magazine.
	+ Increased Damage from 130 to 135.
* **Frag Grenade**
	+ No longer grants Bonus damage.
* **Cards**
	+ **Predator**
		- Hitting an enemy during Iron Sights reveals them for {0.5|0.5}s ➞ {1|1}s.
	+ **Scramble**
		- Taking damage while using Hustle increases the Movement Speed bonus by {5|5}% for 2s.
		- NEW EFFECT: Gain {5|5}% damage reduction while using Hustle.

➤ March 7th, 2018
Paladins Beta Version 0.67.2519
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ **Talents**
		- **Shrapnel**
			* Fixed an issue where Frag Grenade would not gain the increased projectile speed buff from last patch.

➤ February 23rd, 2018
Paladins Beta Version 0.66.2497
* **Bug Fixes**
	+ Fixed an issue where Viktor's increased Grenade projectile speed did not work when the Shrapnel Legendary was selected.

➤ February 21st, 2018
Paladins Beta Version 0.66.2496
* Patched a tear in V1KT0R’s pants.
* **Frag Grenade**
	+ Increased projectile speed.

➤ December 18th, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.64.2312
* **Cards**
	+ **Compensator**
		- [Iron Sights] Reduces recoil by {10|10}%.
		- Rescaled so that maximum rank Recoil Reduction is still 100%.
	+ **Guerrilla Warfare**
		- [Hustle] After using hustle gain {5|5}% reload speed for 3s.
		- Maximum rank Reload Speed increased from 28% to 50%.
* **Legendary Cards**
	+ **Shrapnel**
		- New.
		- [Frag Grenade] Increase Frag Grenade’s AoE by 40% and deal {170|10} more damage.

➤ October 18th, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.61.2189
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Damage falloff to begin falloff 10ft further and at maximum falloff deal 10% more damage.

➤ July 26th, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.55.1992.3
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Ammo count increased from 25 to 30.
* **Frag Grenade**
	+ Self damage reduced from 250 to 100.
	+ Effect radius increased from 25 to 30.

➤ April 19th, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.48.1768.1
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Reduced recoil.
	+ Expanded weapon description to communicate effective weapon range.

➤ February 22nd, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.44.1634
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Updated description to indicate that Viktor deals 40 bonus damage per shot on his first 4 shots instead of 50.
* **Legendary Cards**
	+ **Cardio**
		- [Hustle] Heal for 250 health per second during Hustle.
	+ **Firefight**
		- [Weapon] Gain 30% bonus damage while Hip Firing.
	+ **Gunnery**
		- [Iron Sights] Gain 15% bonus damage while using Iron Sights.

➤ January 25th, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.42.1551
* **Barrage**
	+ Reduced the time it takes for a Barrage strike to hit from 1 to 0.75s.

➤ January 16th, 2017
Paladins Beta Version 0.41.1526.1
* **General**
	+ Fixed Invitational MVP pose not showing trophy on first view.

➤ November 21st, 2016
Paladins Beta Version 0.38.1420
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Weapon falloff damage now starts at 90ft instead of 135ft.
	+ Updated firing sound.
* **Iron Sights**
	+ Increased vertical recoil when firing during Iron Sights.

➤ October 27th, 2016
Paladins Beta Version 0.36.1375.5
* **General**
	+ Fixed an issue where Viktor's ADS recoil was too high.

➤ October 13th, 2016
Paladins Beta Version 0.35.1340
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Reduced the bonus damage of the first four shots from 50 to 40.
* **Frag Grenade**
	+ Knockback value reduced substantially.
	+ No longer indicated on the UI as a knockback.
* **Cards**
	+ **Grenadier**
		- Fixed an issue where the 5 second internal cooldown was not working.

➤ September 28th, 2016
Paladins Beta Version 0.34.1310.4
* **General**
	+ Increased Health from 2000 to 2200.

➤ September 12th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.33.1266.1
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Reduced damage per hit from 146 to 130.
* **Frag Grenade**
	+ Fixed grenade cook timings when playing with heavy lag.
* **Hustle**
	+ Fixed a case where this ability could desync from the server, causing server corrections.
* **Cards**
	+ **\*NEW\* Guerrilla Warfare**
		- [Hustle] After using Hustle gain 7/14/21/28% reload speed for 3s.
	+ **\*NEW\* Run and Gun**
		- [Hustle] Gain 1/2/3/4 ammo per second during Hustle.
	+ **\*NEW\* Predator**
		- [Iron Sights] Hitting an enemy during Iron Sights reveals them for .5/1/1.5/2s.
	+ **\*NEW\* Fire in the Hole**
		- [Frag Grenade] Hitting an enemy with Frag Grenade generates 6/12/18/24 ammo.
	+ **Long Reach**
		- Reworked to Flak Jacket.
		- [Armor] Gain 50/100/150/200 Health.
	+ **Ammo Drop**
		- Reworked to Hit and Run.
		- [Weapon] Kills grant 10/20/30/40% Movement Speed for 4s.

➤ August 18th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.32.1220.3
* **Cards**
	+ **Compensator**
		- Is now an Iron Sights card.

➤ August 10th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.31.1195.3
* **Assault Rifle**
	+ Range increased from 210 ➞ 300.
	+ Damage falloff intensified.
* **Iron Sights**
	+ Self slow increased from 40% ➞ 50%.
* **Cards**
	+ **Reflexes**
		- Reduced Ironsights speed bonus from 20/40/60/80% ➞ 15/30/45/60%.

➤ August 5th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.30.1193.2
* **General**
	+ Movement abilities will no longer remove Crowd Control effects.
* **Cards**
	+ **Reflexes**
		- Reduced Ironsights speed bonus from 20/40/60/80% ➞ 15/30/45/60%.

➤ August 4th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.30.1190.2
* **General**
	+ Champion values were changed across the board.

➤ July 14th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.29.1143.3
* **General**
	+ Reduced Viktors Health from 2000 ➞ 1900.
	+ The movement speed bonus will no longer be multiplicative. This will reduce Viktors sprint speed when stacked with other movement speed bonuses.
* **Hustle**
	+ No longer able to sprint while Crippled.
* **Barrage**
	+ Fixed sometimes showing incorrect Ultimate %.

➤ June 30th, 2016
Paladins Closed Beta Version 0.28.1121.4
* Viktor was added to the game.

## Removed Content

* Viktor/Removed Content

1. ↑ ThunderBrush on Twitter
2. ↑ File:Viktor Father Not Canon.png
3. ↑ HiRezNeco on Twitter
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rambo Viktor Trailer, YouTube
5. ↑ ThunderBrush on ArtStation
6. ↑ ThunderBrush on Twitter
7. ↑ Dark Tides Event Page, Paladins Website
8. ↑ Casey Edwards on ArtStation
9. ↑ Jeff Bellio on ArtStation
10. ↑ Jeff Bellio on ArtStation
11. ↑ Jeff Bellio on ArtStation