Patch: 26.5
Patch: 26.5
Tier Tier 5
Win Rate 47.5%
Win Rate Change
-0.1%
Pick rate 0.2%
Ban rate 0.1%
Matches 932
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.5
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Gustwalker Hatchling
Build Order
Tiamat
Tunneler
Giant's Belt
Titanic Hydra
Boots
Cloth Armor
Plated Steelcaps
Tunneler
Pickaxe
Ruby Crystal
Spear of Shojin
Completed Items
Titanic Hydra
Plated Steelcaps
Spear of Shojin
Sterak's Gage
Sundered Sky
Trinity Force
Situational Items
Overlord's Bloodmail
Heartsteel
Death's Dance
Randuin's Omen
Thornmail
Frozen Heart
Unending Despair

Ability Max Order

100%

2 games

Shattered Earth / Upheaval Q
Seismic Bastion W
Ixtal's Impact E
Threads of Vibration
Shattered Earth / Upheaval
Seismic Bastion
Ixtal's Impact
Impale
1
Q
2
W
3
Q
4
E
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
W
9
Q
10
W
11
R
12
W
13
W
14
E
15
E
16
R
17
E
18
E
Damage Breakdown
63%
32%

Key Insights

  • Auto attacks reduce
    Q
    's cooldown by 0.25 seconds, increased to 1 second vs. enemy champions.
  • If
    Q
    hits an enemy, subsequent
    Q
    casts deal bonus magic damage.
  • P
    's Spires can be captured by either team and temporarily grants vision of its AoE.
  • W
    's bonus movespeed doubles over time.
  • When Skarner is within a team-controlled Spire, procs
    E
    's mark, or casts
    R
    , he gains bonus movespeed, attack speed, and mana regen.

Strengths

  • A good catch with
    R
    can singlehandedly win teamfights.
  • Excels at skirmishes since
    Q
    can be spammed over and over, especially while
    P
    's bonuses are active.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, crowd control, and engage capabilities.

Weaknesses

  • Directly countered by anyone who purchases
    .
  • R
    has a longer cooldown of 120 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his strength diminishes in fights.
  • W
    's movespeed bonus expires when the shield breaks.
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