4

Tier

Win Rate

52.3%

Pick Rate

8.4%

Ban Rate

30.1%

Matches

17,852
Skarner Runes
Core Skarner Item Build Order57.1% Win Rate (392 Games)
Plated Steelcaps

1st

Sunfire Aegis

2nd

Winter's Approach

3rd

Sunfire Aegis

4th

Winter's Approach

5th

Thornmail

6th

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

Core Skarner Item Build Path

Situational

Jak'Sho, The Protean
Kaenic Rookern
Randuin's Omen
Iceborn Gauntlet
Frozen Heart
Abyssal Mask
Dead Man's Plate

Summoner Spells

59.6% Win Rate (949 Games)
Flash
Skarner Skill Order0
Threads of Vibration

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Shattered Earth / Upheaval
Seismic Bastion
Ixtal's Impact
Impale

Skarner's Counters for Top, 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
Illaoi
50.9%
36.1%
2.1%
338
Yorick
54.5%
37.3%
1.7%
268
Mordekaiser
52.2%
40.0%
6.1%
968
Warwick
47.3%
42.4%
1.0%
165
Gangplank
50.3%
42.8%
2.0%
320

Skarner's Trends for Top, 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

52.3%

(+2.8%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

8.7%

(+1.8%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

34.0%

(+5.5%)
vs last patch

Skarner Guide for Top, 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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