Fiddlesticks - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Fiddlesticksvs Skarner

BMageSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fiddlesticks vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Skarner wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Fiddlesticks based on 11 games. Skarner holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup.

Fiddlesticks Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fiddlesticks 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 - 36.4% win rateSkarner(36.4%)
Fiddlesticks - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Fiddlesticks
36.4% WR
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Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup - 63.6% win rate
Skarner
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Fiddlesticks vs Skarner Matchup?

Skarner wins the Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
1.3
CS / min
1.0
933
DMG / min
747
14,252
Gold / game
13,476
483
Heal / min
397
756
DMG Mitigated / min
2,314
1.9
CC / min
1.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Fiddlesticks vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 36.4%, giving Skarner a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Fiddlesticks players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 1,473 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner has a strong advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Skarner overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Fiddlesticks vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Fiddlesticks
1.0Skarner
Fiddlesticks and Skarner farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
933Fiddlesticks
747Skarner
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Skarner by 186 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Skarner should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,252Fiddlesticks
13,476Skarner
Fiddlesticks earns 776 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 Fiddlesticks slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.9Fiddlesticks
1.6Skarner
Both Fiddlesticks and Skarner provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,238Fiddlesticks
2,711Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 1,473 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Fiddlesticks Build Against Skarner

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Fiddlesticks needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fiddlesticks against Skarner are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks33.3%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner66.7%
Late Game
Skarner
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks37.5%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner62.5%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Skarner 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Fiddlesticks. Extended games heavily favor Skarner, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Skarner holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Fiddlesticks players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Fiddlesticks Runes Against Skarner

Domination rune tree - Fiddlesticks primary runes vs SkarnerDomination
Dark Harvest - best Fiddlesticks rune vs SkarnerSudden Impact - best Fiddlesticks rune vs SkarnerSixth Sense - best Fiddlesticks rune vs SkarnerUltimate Hunter - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Skarner
Sorcery rune tree - Fiddlesticks secondary runes vs SkarnerSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Fiddlesticks rune vs SkarnerAbsolute Focus - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Fiddlesticks the best tools to compete against Skarner in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Fiddlesticks matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Fiddlesticks'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 Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fiddlesticks matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.41%1571.173612,22349.3%60.5%
56.52%921.373512,88061.1%53.6%
50.00%881.274311,99457.9%44.0%
45.45%881.079912,62837.8%51.0%
48.78%821.275112,19150.0%47.7%
50.62%811.280213,00353.9%49.1%
48.65%741.068712,83164.7%35.0%
40.54%741.172011,77630.3%48.8%
44.59%741.369812,23041.9%46.5%
54.41%681.277612,82041.4%64.1%
53.03%661.074612,38947.8%55.8%
52.38%631.695012,47459.3%47.2%
46.55%581.771710,49842.4%52.0%
48.21%561.473613,18347.1%48.7%
60.38%531.072411,98173.1%48.1%
33.96%531.179812,22628.0%39.3%
54.17%481.271911,50650.0%57.1%
51.11%451.285813,71550.0%51.6%
64.44%451.167112,21256.3%69.0%
60.98%412.076212,21550.0%65.5%
55.00%400.972310,80152.2%58.8%
54.05%370.969113,01850.0%56.5%
35.14%371.176613,00733.3%36.0%
54.05%371.177113,15753.9%54.2%
50.00%361.286513,48050.0%50.0%
50.00%361.177413,08357.1%45.5%
52.78%361.186211,86952.9%52.6%
41.67%360.974210,92642.1%41.2%
48.48%331.875711,56660.0%43.5%
45.16%311.173712,97845.5%45.0%
34.48%291.780812,29940.0%28.6%
42.86%281.290312,56233.3%47.4%
59.26%271.272112,40554.5%62.5%
59.26%271.676011,46475.0%46.7%
57.69%261.065411,05075.0%30.0%
34.62%261.484913,23225.0%38.9%
52.00%253.077211,23050.0%53.9%
43.48%231.570511,73545.5%41.7%
40.91%222.470110,55346.1%33.3%
40.91%221.676411,16130.0%50.0%
63.64%221.680510,57766.7%61.5%
66.67%210.975613,34866.7%66.7%
61.90%211.176813,30860.0%63.6%
47.62%212.168710,42325.0%77.8%
50.00%201.593815,40060.0%46.7%
55.00%201.474611,44855.6%54.5%
60.00%202.073611,21742.9%69.2%
50.00%201.278712,94262.5%41.7%
33.33%181.55988,66630.0%37.5%
77.78%181.083912,49671.4%81.8%
52.94%171.973310,31840.0%71.4%
70.59%171.286714,46080.0%66.7%
47.06%174.894711,59362.5%33.3%
58.82%173.279810,63044.4%75.0%
50.00%162.683012,98540.0%54.5%
31.25%161.66639,81933.3%30.0%
43.75%161.270311,74042.9%44.4%
37.50%162.373611,14237.5%37.5%
53.33%151.068211,74957.1%50.0%
35.71%141.679514,2480.0%41.7%
50.00%140.973013,113100.0%41.7%
42.86%142.15738,37722.2%80.0%
50.00%141.376613,07416.7%75.0%
53.85%133.092411,56350.0%57.1%
66.67%121.45897,62277.8%33.3%
50.00%121.56609,95450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.977211,26250.0%50.0%
54.55%113.396313,03366.7%50.0%
27.27%112.37319,2510.0%50.0%
54.55%114.21,04313,03575.0%42.9%
36.36%114.11,04212,34420.0%50.0%
36.36%111.393314,25233.3%37.5%
63.64%112.07389,97671.4%50.0%
36.36%112.462210,88250.0%33.3%
54.55%112.375713,07340.0%66.7%
54.55%112.263610,04750.0%57.1%
50.00%104.91,01111,05160.0%40.0%
50.00%101.45819,00780.0%20.0%
60.00%101.46548,51842.9%100.0%
20.00%104.674710,43020.0%20.0%
40.00%101.982411,89780.0%0.0%
50.00%101.58049,81450.0%50.0%
30.00%104.789310,74250.0%0.0%
50.00%102.797714,22750.0%50.0%
70.00%102.778010,01071.4%66.7%
70.00%101.55877,54071.4%66.7%
70.00%101.46056,29383.3%50.0%
60.00%101.67859,78580.0%40.0%
70.00%101.464410,56075.0%66.7%
44.44%91.64648,45633.3%66.7%
55.56%95.181310,17675.0%40.0%
33.33%92.24086,72425.0%100.0%
25.00%85.392613,1630.0%33.3%
75.00%83.379811,900100.0%66.7%
62.50%82.08979,38380.0%33.3%
25.00%83.575611,34866.7%0.0%
14.29%73.485010,19320.0%0.0%
28.57%71.582912,14233.3%25.0%
28.57%73.996010,10533.3%25.0%
71.43%73.184812,56050.0%80.0%
57.14%71.572611,4650.0%80.0%
57.14%74.789512,08050.0%60.0%
33.33%64.699614,327100.0%20.0%
83.33%61.666510,77066.7%100.0%
50.00%64.66078,71633.3%66.7%
50.00%66.31,01811,43560.0%0.0%
50.00%65.26948,39640.0%100.0%
60.00%56.51,05110,72366.7%50.0%
40.00%55.094012,8000.0%66.7%
40.00%55.082411,25050.0%33.3%
20.00%52.673510,47433.3%0.0%
20.00%51.659010,1830.0%25.0%
0.00%53.068710,4830.0%0.0%
60.00%53.81,24512,43750.0%66.7%
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Fiddlesticks vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fiddlesticks do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Skarner in the early game?

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

How does Fiddlesticks do against Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Fiddlesticks build against Skarner?

The best Fiddlesticks build against Skarner includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fiddlesticks runes against Skarner?

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

Does Fiddlesticks counter Skarner?

No, Fiddlesticks struggles against Skarner with only a 36.4% win rate. Skarner has the advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Skarner's lead.

How do I play Fiddlesticks against Skarner?

When playing Fiddlesticks against Skarner, play cautiously and avoid Skarner's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Skarner has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.