Kaynvs Skarner
Kayn vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Kayn wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Skarner based on 18 games. Kayn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayn vs Skarner matchup.
Kayn Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayn 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.
Skarner(77.8%)Who Wins the Kayn vs Skarner Matchup?
Kayn vs Skarner Matchup Summary
The Kayn vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Skarner's 22.2%, giving Kayn a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Kayn 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 crowd control, where Skarner leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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.
Kayn vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kayn Build Against Skarner
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Kayn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayn against Skarner are Eclipse, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Kayn 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 Kayn vs Skarner matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kayn71.4%Skarner28.6%Kayn81.8%Skarner18.2%Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Kayn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 81.8% win rate — 63.6 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kayn 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 Kayn Runes Against Skarner
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kayn to press their advantage against Skarner, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kayn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Kayn'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 Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.34% | 456 | 1.1 | 744 | 13,113 | 52.1% | 47.4% | |
| 48.13% | 268 | 1.1 | 770 | 13,102 | 47.9% | 48.3% | |
| 45.90% | 244 | 1.1 | 790 | 13,007 | 41.9% | 48.9% | |
| 57.34% | 218 | 1.3 | 805 | 13,402 | 57.3% | 57.4% | |
| 46.01% | 213 | 1.2 | 700 | 12,064 | 41.9% | 50.0% | |
| 51.26% | 199 | 1.0 | 731 | 13,137 | 50.6% | 51.8% | |
| 47.42% | 194 | 1.0 | 727 | 13,265 | 44.4% | 49.2% | |
| 50.90% | 167 | 1.1 | 770 | 13,545 | 46.4% | 54.1% | |
| 48.23% | 141 | 1.8 | 1,028 | 12,826 | 46.8% | 49.4% | |
| 51.08% | 139 | 1.2 | 793 | 13,585 | 52.8% | 50.0% | |
| 59.56% | 136 | 1.1 | 765 | 13,579 | 61.7% | 57.9% | |
| 52.59% | 135 | 1.6 | 773 | 12,385 | 56.2% | 48.4% | |
| 51.11% | 135 | 1.1 | 803 | 12,970 | 49.3% | 53.0% | |
| 43.20% | 126 | 1.1 | 808 | 13,664 | 42.5% | 43.6% | |
| 50.40% | 125 | 1.1 | 730 | 12,791 | 41.7% | 58.5% | |
| 45.90% | 122 | 1.1 | 752 | 13,318 | 45.5% | 46.3% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 1.1 | 736 | 12,274 | 46.4% | 50.0% | |
| 42.34% | 111 | 1.1 | 835 | 12,807 | 41.4% | 43.4% | |
| 52.25% | 111 | 1.3 | 786 | 13,544 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 42.20% | 109 | 1.1 | 770 | 12,937 | 28.6% | 53.3% | |
| 54.63% | 108 | 1.1 | 779 | 12,866 | 56.3% | 53.3% | |
| 56.19% | 105 | 1.2 | 783 | 13,649 | 65.2% | 49.1% | |
| 55.32% | 94 | 1.1 | 828 | 13,578 | 54.0% | 56.1% | |
| 50.00% | 92 | 1.1 | 774 | 13,409 | 44.7% | 53.7% | |
| 44.44% | 90 | 1.3 | 790 | 12,615 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 88 | 1.3 | 786 | 12,995 | 42.1% | 56.0% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 1.0 | 757 | 12,609 | 59.5% | 47.7% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 1.1 | 758 | 12,417 | 48.5% | 47.7% | |
| 45.95% | 74 | 1.6 | 828 | 14,330 | 44.0% | 46.9% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 1.1 | 733 | 14,056 | 52.2% | 50.0% | |
| 53.97% | 63 | 1.2 | 752 | 12,403 | 63.3% | 45.5% | |
| 50.79% | 63 | 1.3 | 725 | 13,313 | 50.0% | 51.2% | |
| 58.06% | 62 | 1.0 | 777 | 12,676 | 50.0% | 65.6% | |
| 60.66% | 61 | 1.0 | 738 | 13,238 | 57.1% | 63.6% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 1.2 | 702 | 12,779 | 55.6% | 51.6% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 1.2 | 809 | 12,783 | 50.0% | 46.9% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 1.1 | 689 | 13,367 | 79.2% | 44.8% | |
| 39.22% | 51 | 1.3 | 785 | 13,400 | 45.5% | 34.5% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 1.2 | 771 | 13,539 | 52.4% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.9 | 882 | 14,070 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 2.1 | 743 | 13,262 | 37.5% | 56.3% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.2 | 814 | 12,755 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 1.7 | 923 | 13,527 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 1.1 | 757 | 12,703 | 31.8% | 57.9% | |
| 56.76% | 38 | 1.0 | 626 | 12,046 | 53.3% | 59.1% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 0.9 | 747 | 13,485 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.0 | 790 | 14,490 | 69.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.2 | 747 | 14,449 | 58.3% | 45.0% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 1.5 | 609 | 11,627 | 20.0% | 47.1% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 2.0 | 899 | 14,355 | 54.5% | 52.4% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 2.3 | 782 | 12,900 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 3.0 | 1,028 | 12,993 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 2.6 | 855 | 14,627 | 37.5% | 38.1% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 1.1 | 835 | 13,994 | 46.1% | 75.0% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 1.9 | 802 | 12,414 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.1 | 779 | 13,318 | 40.0% | 53.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.4 | 700 | 13,956 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 78.95% | 19 | 2.4 | 745 | 14,057 | 66.7% | 84.6% | |
| 77.78% | 18 | 1.3 | 715 | 13,077 | 71.4% | 81.8% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 4.1 | 881 | 13,299 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.4 | 875 | 10,707 | 62.5% | 55.6% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.0 | 783 | 13,134 | 71.4% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.8 | 907 | 15,176 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 738 | 14,155 | 83.3% | 70.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.0 | 783 | 13,999 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.1 | 707 | 13,924 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.8 | 948 | 14,483 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.6 | 714 | 13,173 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 656 | 11,987 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.9 | 641 | 11,589 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.7 | 886 | 13,921 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.0 | 670 | 11,987 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.4 | 697 | 11,412 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,207 | 11,574 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 808 | 13,887 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 671 | 10,803 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 2.5 | 685 | 15,491 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 579 | 10,777 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 707 | 15,558 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 835 | 16,304 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 551 | 10,744 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 808 | 12,705 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 735 | 10,407 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 939 | 13,501 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 713 | 10,839 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 837 | 11,803 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 815 | 13,113 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 785 | 16,126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,061 | 15,968 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
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Kayn vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kayn do against Skarner in League of Legends?
Kayn wins the Kayn vs Skarner matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Skarner's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Kayn do against Skarner in the early game?
In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Skarner with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Kayn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kayn do against Skarner in the late game?
In the late game, Kayn takes over the Kayn vs Skarner matchup with a 81.8% win rate compared to 18.2%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kayn vs Skarner matchup?
Kayn wins the matchup against Skarner with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.
What is the best Kayn build against Skarner?
The best Kayn build against Skarner includes Eclipse, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Kayn runes against Skarner?
The best Kayn runes against Skarner use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kayn vs Skarner matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kayn counter Skarner?
Yes, Kayn has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 77.8% win rate. Kayn strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Kayn against Skarner?
When playing Kayn 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.