4

Tier

Win Rate

49.7%

Pick Rate

2.8%

Ban Rate

30.1%

Matches

2,057

Skarner Runes

Build Patch 14.10

Core Skarner Item Build Order

58.1% Win Rate (31 Games)
Plated Steelcaps

1st

Sunfire Aegis

2nd

Winter's Approach

3rd

Thornmail

4th

Sunfire Aegis

5th

Winter's Approach

6th

Plated Steelcaps
Sunfire Aegis
Winter's Approach
Thornmail
Sunfire Aegis
Winter's Approach

Core Skarner Item Build Path

Situational

Jak'Sho, The Protean
Kaenic Rookern
Randuin's Omen
Abyssal Mask
Iceborn Gauntlet
Force of Nature
Unending Despair

Summoner Spells

Flash
62%73 Games

Skarner Skill Order

0
Threads of Vibration

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Shattered Earth / Upheaval
Seismic Bastion
Ixtal's Impact
Impale

Skarner's Counters for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.10

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
Volibear
67.9%
32.1%
1.5%
28
Trundle
38.9%
33.3%
1.0%
18
Irelia
44.2%
38.5%
2.8%
52
Tahm Kench
27.8%
38.9%
1.0%
18
Darius
45.2%
39.3%
4.5%
84

Skarner's Trends for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.10

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

49.1%

(-0.6%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

3.4%

(+0.3%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

38.3%

(-4.4%)
vs last patch

Skarner Guide for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.10

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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