4

Tier

Win Rate

53.4%

Pick Rate

6.4%

Ban Rate

40.0%

Matches

142,566
Skarner Runes
Core Skarner Item Build Order67.9% Win Rate (112 Games)
Mosstomper Seedling

Starting

Heartsteel

1st

Plated Steelcaps

2nd

Sunfire Aegis

3rd

Sunfire Aegis

4th

Heartsteel

5th

Kaenic Rookern

6th

Mosstomper Seedling
Heartsteel
Plated Steelcaps
Sunfire Aegis
Sunfire Aegis
Heartsteel
Kaenic Rookern

Core Skarner Item Build Path

Situational

Thornmail
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Frozen Heart
Iceborn Gauntlet
Dead Man's Plate
Unending Despair
Force of Nature

Summoner Spells

Flash
66%211 Games
50%30 Games
Skarner Skill Order0
Threads of Vibration

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Shattered Earth / Upheaval
Seismic Bastion
Ixtal's Impact
Impale

Skarner's Counters for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.8

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
54.9%
29.9%
1.5%
2,031
Hecarim
53.7%
30.0%
2.1%
2,743
Shyvana
55.2%
30.3%
1.2%
1,621
Diana
53.3%
31.4%
4.7%
6,224
Viego
52.7%
35.5%
7.0%
9,402

Skarner's Trends for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.8

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

53.4%

(+10.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

6.4%

(-0.2%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

40.3%

(+11.8%)
vs last patch

Skarner Guide for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.8

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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