Elise - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Elisevs Skarner

FAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Elise vs Skarner is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Elise wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Skarner based on 6 games. Elise wins the early laning phase while Skarner scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Elise vs Skarner matchup.

Elise Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Elise performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Skarner - 50.0% win rateSkarner(50.0%)
Elise - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Elise
50.0% WR
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Skarner vs Elise matchup - 50.0% win rate
Skarner
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Elise vs Skarner Matchup?

Elise wins the Elise vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
682
DMG / min
731
10,765
Gold / game
10,307
334
Heal / min
402
500
DMG Mitigated / min
2,436
1.0
CC / min
1.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Elise vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Elise vs Skarner matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 50.0%, giving Elise a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Elise controls the early laning stage, but Skarner outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Elise needs to press advantages before Skarner reaches their power spikes, while Skarner should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 2,004 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Elise has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Skarner's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Elise vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Elise in League of Legends

Skarner is favored during the laning phase against Elise, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Skarner holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Elise
1.0Skarner
Elise and Skarner farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
682Elise
731Skarner
Skarner deals 50 more champion damage per minute than Elise. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Elise choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Skarner's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,765Elise
10,307Skarner
Elise earns 458 more gold per game than Skarner, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Elise slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Elise
1.4Skarner
Skarner provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Elise, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Skarner coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
834Elise
2,838Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 2,004 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Elise Build Against Skarner

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Elise needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Elise against Skarner are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Elise an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Elise vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Elise
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Elise early game win rateElise66.7%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner33.3%
Late Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Elise late game win rateElise33.3%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner66.7%

Elise dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Elise can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Elise. Extended games heavily favor Skarner, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Elise must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Skarner reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Skarner survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Elise Runes Against Skarner

Domination rune tree - Elise primary runes vs SkarnerDomination
Dark Harvest - best Elise rune vs SkarnerCheap Shot - best Elise rune vs SkarnerGrisly Mementos - best Elise rune vs SkarnerRelentless Hunter - best Elise rune vs Skarner
Precision rune tree - Elise secondary runes vs SkarnerPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Elise rune vs SkarnerCut Down - best Elise rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Elise maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Skarner.


Elise matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Elise's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Elise matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.70%540.972912,87557.1%51.5%
45.65%460.968211,91047.8%43.5%
53.33%450.967913,06656.3%51.7%
50.00%440.868912,73547.1%51.9%
58.54%410.976412,58559.1%57.9%
39.47%380.973912,46847.1%33.3%
45.95%371.071411,22238.9%52.6%
43.75%320.971410,44538.9%50.0%
54.84%310.962610,56050.0%61.5%
44.83%291.067112,62938.5%50.0%
41.67%240.970413,45155.6%33.3%
45.83%240.982411,20135.7%60.0%
60.87%231.36679,62461.5%60.0%
54.55%220.868112,26458.3%50.0%
36.36%221.363010,27950.0%28.6%
42.86%210.978712,66450.0%36.4%
52.38%211.159010,55471.4%42.9%
30.00%201.365212,19925.0%33.3%
20.00%201.063112,82328.6%15.4%
36.84%190.963311,18645.5%25.0%
47.37%191.075712,55345.5%50.0%
52.63%191.759111,13828.6%66.7%
50.00%181.673213,35050.0%50.0%
58.82%170.971811,79562.5%55.6%
43.75%161.25809,80928.6%55.6%
43.75%161.46309,41637.5%50.0%
62.50%161.371910,54471.4%55.6%
40.00%150.979711,75742.9%37.5%
42.86%140.983113,31840.0%44.4%
64.29%141.977911,47255.6%80.0%
38.46%130.780612,79060.0%25.0%
53.85%131.568610,88457.1%50.0%
61.54%131.576412,40275.0%55.6%
38.46%131.375010,99042.9%33.3%
61.54%131.072511,16671.4%50.0%
69.23%131.280511,659100.0%50.0%
58.33%121.272010,47060.0%57.1%
33.33%121.35368,59528.6%40.0%
45.45%111.16568,40380.0%16.7%
36.36%110.876011,58060.0%16.7%
36.36%110.85639,75416.7%60.0%
72.73%111.059010,396100.0%57.1%
81.82%111.089612,65780.0%83.3%
50.00%101.455510,17540.0%60.0%
70.00%101.21,02118,495100.0%66.7%
70.00%100.685312,14450.0%83.3%
60.00%101.361310,10360.0%60.0%
70.00%101.085113,86550.0%75.0%
55.56%91.078914,072100.0%42.9%
88.89%90.983514,27075.0%100.0%
22.22%91.084913,97820.0%25.0%
77.78%90.870113,47750.0%85.7%
44.44%91.24989,18050.0%33.3%
33.33%90.864611,70142.9%0.0%
55.56%91.797013,73233.3%66.7%
37.50%82.159211,193100.0%28.6%
62.50%81.37097,98966.7%50.0%
50.00%81.270014,35350.0%50.0%
75.00%80.978813,01366.7%80.0%
71.43%71.14648,48675.0%66.7%
50.00%60.968210,76566.7%33.3%
66.67%61.971212,15833.3%100.0%
66.67%62.268110,89350.0%75.0%
83.33%62.295714,105100.0%75.0%
50.00%61.06998,75350.0%50.0%
50.00%61.34488,14660.0%0.0%
50.00%61.174112,522100.0%25.0%
80.00%51.61,1409,81166.7%100.0%
60.00%50.675411,96750.0%66.7%
40.00%52.882615,316100.0%25.0%
80.00%53.198912,702100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.380011,939100.0%75.0%
20.00%51.185313,34250.0%0.0%
40.00%54.78559,4430.0%66.7%
0.00%54.086613,1370.0%0.0%

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Elise vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Elise do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Elise wins the Elise vs Skarner matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Elise do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Elise has the advantage against Skarner with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Elise players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Elise do against Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Elise vs Skarner matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Elise vs Skarner matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Skarner with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Elise is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Elise build against Skarner?

The best Elise build against Skarner includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Elise runes against Skarner?

The best Elise runes against Skarner use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Elise vs Skarner matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Elise counter Skarner?

Yes, Elise has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 50.0% win rate. Elise slightly edges out Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Elise against Skarner?

When playing Elise against Skarner, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.