4

Tier

Win Rate

47.8%

Pick Rate

0.6%

Ban Rate

0.2%

Matches

11,845
Skarner Runes58.5% Win Rate (41 Games)
Core Skarner Item Build Order72.7% Win Rate (22 Games)
Gustwalker Hatchling

Starting

Trinity Force

1st

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

2nd

Dead Man's Plate

3rd

Trinity Force

4th

Dead Man's Plate

5th

Force of Nature

6th

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

Core Skarner Item Build Path

Situational

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

Summoner Spells

63.3% Win Rate (49 Games)
Flash
Skarner Skill Order0
Crystal Spires

1

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3

4

5

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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
38.4%
28.0%
1.1%
125
Diana
50.3%
28.5%
4.2%
459
Rengar
48.2%
29.4%
1.8%
197
Udyr
43.5%
29.8%
1.5%
161
Nidalee
51.2%
31.8%
1.5%
170

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

47.8%

(-2.8%)
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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