Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 5
Win Rate 47.7%
Win Rate Change
-1.9%
Pick rate 0.3%
Ban rate 0.1%
Matches 775
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Mosstomper Seedling
Build Order
Crystalline Bracer
Giant's Belt
Giant's Belt
Heartsteel
Cloth Armor
Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Ruby Crystal
Kindlegem
Chain Vest
Unending Despair
Completed Items
Heartsteel
Plated Steelcaps
Unending Despair
Sunfire Aegis
Frozen Heart
Force of Nature
Situational Items
Overlord's Bloodmail
Thornmail
Spirit Visage
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Randuin's Omen
Titanic Hydra
Protoplasm Harness

Ability Max Order

81%

742 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
E
3
W
4
Q
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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