Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Skarnervs Diana

FTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Skarner wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Diana based on 9 games. Skarner holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Skarner build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Skarner vs Diana matchup.

Skarner Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Skarner 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
Diana - 55.6% win rateDiana(55.6%)
Skarner - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
55.6% WR
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Diana vs Skarner matchup - 44.4% win rate
Diana
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Diana Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Diana matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
0.9
CS / min
1.6
718
DMG / min
813
12,976
Gold / game
13,797
400
Heal / min
269
2,329
DMG Mitigated / min
1,298
1.5
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Skarner vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Diana's 44.4%, giving Skarner a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Diana 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Skarner vs Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Skarner
1.6Diana
Diana edges out Skarner by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Diana.
Damage
718Skarner
813Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Skarner by 95 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 Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,976Skarner
13,797Diana
Diana generates a commanding 821 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Diana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Skarner should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Skarner
0.5Diana
Skarner brings significantly more crowd control than Diana, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Skarner far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Diana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,729Skarner
1,566Diana
Skarner vastly out-sustains Diana, healing and mitigating 1,163 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Diana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Diana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Diana

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Diana are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Skarner 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 Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner66.7%
Diana early game win rateDiana33.3%
Late Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana50.0%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Diana. This lopsided early game means Skarner 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 Skarner at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Diana. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Skarner Runes Against Diana

Precision rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs DianaPrecision
Conqueror - best Skarner rune vs DianaTriumph - best Skarner rune vs DianaLegend: Haste - best Skarner rune vs DianaLast Stand - best Skarner rune vs Diana
Resolve rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs DianaResolve
Conditioning - best Skarner rune vs DianaOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

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


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

Skarner 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
71.88%320.863012,22278.6%66.7%
46.43%281.162312,06935.7%57.1%
40.00%250.75499,12150.0%27.3%
37.50%240.944410,16235.7%40.0%
36.36%220.954810,70630.8%44.4%
56.25%162.31,01012,20160.0%54.5%
46.67%150.772810,88828.6%62.5%
42.86%140.672111,10066.7%25.0%
57.14%145.577910,41666.7%50.0%
53.85%131.35799,95040.0%62.5%
23.08%135.26988,29012.5%40.0%
50.00%121.558210,23737.5%75.0%
50.00%125.68419,81533.3%66.7%
63.64%113.184810,62660.0%66.7%
63.64%110.859712,75880.0%50.0%
20.00%103.47949,75414.3%33.3%
20.00%100.664910,07125.0%0.0%
60.00%101.467513,5210.0%60.0%
50.00%101.75349,68440.0%60.0%
70.00%101.568811,16360.0%80.0%
40.00%100.976412,6140.0%66.7%
22.22%91.570910,2470.0%33.3%
44.44%90.663112,870100.0%28.6%
44.44%90.557310,12920.0%75.0%
55.56%90.971812,97666.7%50.0%
66.67%90.671312,33166.7%66.7%
62.50%81.378513,01460.0%66.7%
62.50%84.95659,85660.0%66.7%
75.00%80.774612,837100.0%50.0%
75.00%80.558613,299100.0%66.7%
62.50%81.660310,07060.0%66.7%
42.86%70.854111,23033.3%50.0%
14.29%74.45248,1730.0%25.0%
57.14%70.688114,459100.0%40.0%
42.86%73.069910,83650.0%33.3%
71.43%72.872110,95566.7%75.0%
42.86%70.763912,31050.0%40.0%
33.33%61.068710,70933.3%33.3%
16.67%61.15348,6400.0%25.0%
33.33%60.64628,10940.0%0.0%
16.67%60.764110,73933.3%0.0%
50.00%61.24929,40950.0%50.0%
33.33%63.57879,69166.7%0.0%
50.00%65.566911,15633.3%66.7%
50.00%60.973310,80533.3%66.7%
50.00%60.880810,44166.7%33.3%
20.00%51.05319,5120.0%33.3%
80.00%50.771813,702100.0%75.0%
20.00%51.67059,7370.0%33.3%
60.00%50.753512,705100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.869012,01933.3%50.0%
60.00%56.695713,17650.0%66.7%
40.00%50.869013,323100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.847710,6490.0%50.0%
60.00%51.15626,70566.7%50.0%
20.00%50.96329,3280.0%100.0%
100.00%30.889712,465100.0%100.0%

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Skarner vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Diana in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Diana matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Diana's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Skarner do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Diana 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 Skarner do against Diana in the late game?

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

Who wins the Skarner vs Diana matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Diana with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Diana?

The best Skarner build against Diana includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis 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 Skarner runes against Diana?

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

Does Skarner counter Diana?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 55.6% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Skarner against Diana?

When playing Skarner against Diana, 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.