Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Ivernvs Skarner

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Skarner based on 5 games. Ivern holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Skarner matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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.

Compare against an opponent
Skarner - 60.0% win rateSkarner(60.0%)
Ivern - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
60.0% WR
VS
Skarner vs Ivern matchup - 40.0% win rate
Skarner
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Skarner Matchup?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.4
CS / min
0.8
450
DMG / min
477
10,601
Gold / game
10,649
183
Heal / min
342
486
DMG Mitigated / min
1,690
1.9
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ivern vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 40.0%, giving Ivern a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Ivern dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner 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 1,362 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ivern vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.4Ivern
0.8Skarner
Skarner edges out Ivern by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Skarner.
Damage
450Ivern
477Skarner
Damage output is virtually even between Ivern and Skarner, with only 27 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,601Ivern
10,649Skarner
Ivern and Skarner generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 48 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.9Ivern
1.2Skarner
Ivern provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Skarner, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
670Ivern
2,032Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,362 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Skarner

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Skarner are Echoes of Helia, Cryptbloom and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives Ivern an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Skarner. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ivern vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern100.0%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Late Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern50.0%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%

Ivern dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Ivern can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ivern at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Skarner. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Ivern Runes Against Skarner

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs SkarnerSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs SkarnerNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs SkarnerTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs SkarnerGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Skarner
Inspiration rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs SkarnerInspiration
Cash Back - best Ivern rune vs SkarnerCosmic Insight - best Ivern rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ivern to press their advantage against Skarner, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.27%440.538511,26147.6%56.5%
54.29%350.540611,57773.3%40.0%
63.64%330.543211,41952.6%78.6%
51.52%330.641710,18265.0%30.8%
36.67%300.545711,02223.1%47.1%
70.37%270.646811,92863.6%75.0%
45.83%240.538811,42455.6%40.0%
52.38%210.841810,50450.0%54.5%
45.00%200.844611,74045.5%44.4%
42.11%191.150010,98042.9%41.7%
44.44%180.54619,64660.0%25.0%
35.29%170.851310,62233.3%37.5%
58.82%170.552210,09455.6%62.5%
50.00%160.544210,96442.9%55.6%
57.14%140.430910,58450.0%66.7%
50.00%140.432910,83140.0%55.6%
35.71%140.53609,89044.4%20.0%
57.14%140.53799,31460.0%50.0%
61.54%130.440611,05583.3%42.9%
61.54%130.944011,52066.7%57.1%
53.85%130.947211,37266.7%42.9%
38.46%130.341711,82840.0%37.5%
58.33%120.742110,93657.1%60.0%
41.67%120.645112,16760.0%28.6%
66.67%120.537810,58383.3%50.0%
58.33%120.742612,04575.0%50.0%
45.45%110.550810,97925.0%57.1%
40.00%100.92598,60566.7%28.6%
20.00%100.54039,08925.0%16.7%
60.00%100.538410,32366.7%50.0%
50.00%100.656311,80350.0%50.0%
22.22%90.640111,22625.0%20.0%
66.67%90.439910,93471.4%50.0%
33.33%90.641311,19925.0%40.0%
62.50%81.349211,52275.0%50.0%
50.00%80.439610,31640.0%66.7%
25.00%84.97129,77528.6%0.0%
42.86%70.540710,2580.0%60.0%
14.29%70.544211,4980.0%16.7%
57.14%70.641814,3810.0%66.7%
57.14%70.754114,56150.0%60.0%
42.86%70.843411,4070.0%75.0%
42.86%70.835410,48366.7%25.0%
28.57%70.83229,20025.0%33.3%
28.57%70.544212,906100.0%16.7%
50.00%60.83427,13750.0%50.0%
83.33%60.651512,052100.0%80.0%
60.00%50.24879,73975.0%0.0%
40.00%50.637811,04250.0%33.3%
0.00%51.028710,0310.0%0.0%
40.00%51.04369,9150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.743311,174100.0%33.3%
80.00%51.041510,909100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.865413,8080.0%80.0%
60.00%51.74078,11150.0%66.7%
60.00%50.445010,601100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.555711,6060.0%50.0%
60.00%50.443911,71966.7%50.0%
80.00%51.462010,95066.7%100.0%
0.00%51.13438,2350.0%0.0%
60.00%51.434010,20550.0%66.7%
60.00%51.134011,3750.0%75.0%
40.00%51.240911,1500.0%50.0%
50.00%40.532210,74150.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Skarner matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ivern do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Skarner with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ivern players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Ivern vs Skarner matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Skarner matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Skarner?

The best Ivern build against Skarner includes Echoes of Helia, Cryptbloom, Mejai's Soulstealer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Skarner?

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

Does Ivern counter Skarner?

Yes, Ivern has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate. Ivern strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ivern against Skarner?

When playing Ivern 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.