There, Viktor realizes that his emotions are only holding him back. So, he performs a self-surgery to replace certain parts of his brain with mechanical circuitry. Finally, with no feelings left inside of him, Viktor becomes the villain we know in LoL, The Machine Herald.

Is Viktor good or evil?

Viktor, also known as The Machine Herald, is a villainous playable character in the multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, and a major character in its 2021 Netflix animated spin-off prequel series Arcane. He is the best friend turned archenemy of Jayce and the creator of Blitzcrank.

Is Viktor a villain in LoL?

In League of Legends, Viktor is the same name as The Machine Herald, and is described as a villain who can go to a reasonable amount to unlock humanity's true potential. He is, however, also considerated an anti-hero who wants to do noble things even if he has to commit severe crimes to achieve his goals.