4

Tier

Win Rate

47.9%

Pick Rate

0.6%

Ban Rate

0.2%

Matches

11,297
Skarner Runes56.1% Win Rate (629 Games)
Core Skarner Item Build Order57.1% Win Rate (268 Games)
Gustwalker Hatchling

Starting

Trinity Force

1st

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

2nd

Dead Man's Plate

3rd

Dead Man's Plate

4th

Trinity Force

5th

Force of Nature

6th

Gustwalker Hatchling
Trinity Force
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Dead Man's Plate
Dead Man's Plate
Trinity Force
Force of Nature

Core Skarner Item Build Path

Situational

Thornmail
Frozen Heart
Kaenic Rookern
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Black Cleaver
Titanic Hydra
Spear of Shojin

Summoner Spells

57.8% Win Rate (831 Games)
Skarner Skill Order0
Crystal Spires

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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14

15

16

17

18

Crystal Slash
Crystalline Exoskeleton
Fracture
Impale

Skarner's Counters for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

Discover the ultimate counters for Skarner with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Skarner in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Skarner counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Karthus
38.6%
28.1%
1.1%
114
Rengar
47.8%
28.6%
1.7%
182
Diana
51.3%
28.8%
4.2%
437
Udyr
43.9%
29.3%
1.5%
157
Nidalee
49.4%
30.6%
1.5%
160

Skarner's Trends for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Skarner. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Skarner is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

47.9%

(-2.7%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

0.6%

(+0.2%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.2%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch

Skarner Guide for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

Learn Skarner with our Skarner guide. Learn about Skarner's strengths and Skarner's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Skarner, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Skarner
    P
    's Spires can be captured by either team and temporarily grants vision of its AoE.
  • When Skarner is within a team-controlled Spire, procs
    Skarner
    E
    's mark, or casts
    Skarner
    R
    , he gains bonus movespeed, attack speed, and mana regen.
  • If
    Skarner
    Q
    hits an enemy, subsequent
    Skarner
    Q
    casts deal bonus magic damage.
  • Auto attacks reduce
    Skarner
    Q
    's cooldown by 0.25 seconds, increased to 1 second vs. enemy champions.
  • Skarner
    W
    's bonus movespeed doubles over time.
Strengths
  • Excels at skirmishes since
    Skarner
    Q
    can be spammed over and over, especially while
    Skarner
    P
    's bonuses are active.
  • A good catch with
    Skarner
    R
    can singlehandedly win teamfights.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, crowd control, and engage capabilities.
Weaknesses
  • Skarner
    W
    's movespeed bonus expires when the shield breaks.
  • Skarner
    R
    has a longer cooldown of 120 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his strength diminishes in fights.
  • Directly countered by anyone who purchases
    Quicksilver Sash
    .

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