Lulu - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Luluvs Skarner

FSupportMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lulu vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Lulu wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Skarner based on 5 games. Lulu holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lulu vs Skarner matchup.

Lulu Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lulu 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 - 80.0% win rateSkarner(80.0%)
Lulu - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Lulu
80.0% WR
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Skarner vs Lulu matchup - 20.0% win rate
Skarner
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Lulu vs Skarner Matchup?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
294
DMG / min
544
8,122
Gold / game
7,629
170
Heal / min
128
346
DMG Mitigated / min
1,432
1.5
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Lulu vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Lulu vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 20.0%, giving Lulu a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Lulu 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 1,043 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu 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.

Lulu vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

Skarner is favored during the laning phase against Lulu, 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
0.8Lulu
0.9Skarner
Lulu 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
294Lulu
544Skarner
Skarner heavily out-damages Lulu by 250 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Skarner's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,122Lulu
7,629Skarner
Lulu earns 493 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 Lulu slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Lulu
1.6Skarner
Both Lulu and Skarner provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
517Lulu
1,560Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 1,043 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lulu Build Against Skarner

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Lulu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lulu against Skarner are Moonstone Renewer, Redemption and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Lulu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Lulu vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lulu
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lulu early game win rateLulu50.0%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner50.0%
Late Game
Lulu
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Lulu late game win rateLulu100.0%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lulu and Skarner, with Lulu holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Lulu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Lulu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lulu 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 Lulu Runes Against Skarner

Sorcery rune tree - Lulu primary runes vs SkarnerSorcery
Summon Aery - best Lulu rune vs SkarnerManaflow Band - best Lulu rune vs SkarnerTranscendence - best Lulu rune vs SkarnerScorch - best Lulu rune vs Skarner
Resolve rune tree - Lulu secondary runes vs SkarnerResolve
Bone Plating - best Lulu rune vs SkarnerRevitalize - best Lulu rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

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


Lulu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Lulu'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 Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lulu matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.67%1801.02347,81045.5%37.0%
50.36%1370.92548,38958.6%44.3%
46.32%1361.02117,87943.1%50.0%
43.10%1161.01998,13434.0%50.8%
49.56%1130.92438,54452.9%46.8%
47.47%990.92448,38552.2%43.4%
45.26%950.92057,58143.1%47.7%
39.08%871.12578,41240.5%37.8%
58.82%851.02158,03557.1%60.5%
49.30%710.92457,61643.2%59.3%
43.48%690.92548,24440.0%46.1%
52.94%680.92188,57162.5%44.4%
54.41%680.92658,71062.1%48.7%
43.08%651.12218,67440.0%45.0%
42.62%610.92448,72722.2%58.8%
58.33%601.02328,90755.6%60.6%
40.00%551.02208,37936.7%44.0%
40.38%521.02698,37236.0%44.4%
48.98%491.02628,49561.9%39.3%
43.18%441.02238,41545.0%41.7%
54.55%440.92618,21047.1%59.3%
55.00%400.92547,95553.6%58.3%
37.50%400.92667,05633.3%42.1%
42.86%351.22558,99833.3%47.8%
41.18%341.03388,79535.7%45.0%
56.67%300.92268,40246.1%64.7%
46.67%300.92298,63641.7%50.0%
35.71%280.92718,77550.0%25.0%
25.00%281.72998,80726.7%23.1%
40.74%270.92467,73540.0%41.7%
55.56%271.02748,02371.4%38.5%
43.48%231.12338,20633.3%50.0%
59.09%221.22438,04930.0%83.3%
52.63%191.02426,85050.0%55.6%
42.11%190.92738,54858.3%14.3%
61.11%180.92578,84050.0%70.0%
47.06%170.92718,31170.0%14.3%
41.67%120.92258,41620.0%57.1%
58.33%120.819910,37850.0%60.0%
63.64%111.12036,32155.6%100.0%
54.55%111.12728,32957.1%50.0%
10.00%100.92688,3500.0%33.3%
22.22%91.02448,36920.0%25.0%
37.50%81.83088,54875.0%0.0%
57.14%71.22478,318100.0%40.0%
71.43%70.82388,58666.7%75.0%
57.14%70.92419,36250.0%60.0%
71.43%70.92438,25580.0%50.0%
50.00%60.92637,68450.0%50.0%
50.00%61.83186,47860.0%0.0%
66.67%60.82729,34850.0%75.0%
33.33%60.92496,91620.0%100.0%
80.00%51.02569,391100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.82948,12250.0%100.0%
60.00%51.031910,216100.0%50.0%
100.00%50.82416,429100.0%100.0%

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Lulu vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lulu do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Skarner matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Lulu do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Skarner with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lulu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lulu do against Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Lulu takes over the Lulu vs Skarner matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lulu vs Skarner matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Skarner with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Lulu build against Skarner?

The best Lulu build against Skarner includes Moonstone Renewer, Redemption, Shurelya's Battlesong 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 Lulu runes against Skarner?

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

Does Lulu counter Skarner?

Yes, Lulu has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 80.0% win rate. Lulu strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Lulu against Skarner?

When playing Lulu 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.