Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
44.5%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Ekko

FTankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ekko wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Skarner based on 9 games. Ekko 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 Ekko matchup.

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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.

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Skarner - 22.2% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
22.2% WR
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Ekko vs Skarner matchup - 77.8% win rate
Ekko
77.8% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Ekko Matchup?

Ekko wins the Skarner vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 9
22.2%
Win Rate
77.8%
0.9
CS / min
1.3
680
DMG / min
901
11,417
Gold / game
14,212
320
Heal / min
627
1,766
DMG Mitigated / min
976
1.2
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Skarner vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Skarner's 22.2%, giving Ekko a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Ekko 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 CS, where Ekko leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ekko 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.

Skarner vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Skarner
1.3Ekko
Ekko edges out Skarner 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 Ekko.
Damage
680Skarner
901Ekko
Ekko heavily out-damages Skarner by 221 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 Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,417Skarner
14,212Ekko
Ekko generates a commanding 2,795 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Ekko 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
1.2Skarner
0.9Ekko
Skarner provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Skarner coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,086Skarner
1,603Ekko
Skarner vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 483 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Ekko

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Ekko are Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge and Death's Dance. This combination gives Skarner 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 Skarner vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko100.0%
Late Game
Ekko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner33.3%
Ekko late game win rateEkko66.7%

Ekko 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 Ekko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ekko 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 Skarner Runes Against Ekko

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs EkkoResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs EkkoShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs EkkoConditioning - best Skarner rune vs EkkoOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Ekko
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs EkkoInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Skarner rune vs EkkoMagical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.75%320.748610,77860.0%36.4%
58.33%240.757410,91340.0%71.4%
29.17%240.953311,84725.0%31.3%
30.43%230.86399,74827.3%33.3%
56.52%230.765811,31054.5%58.3%
66.67%210.865611,94775.0%61.5%
42.11%190.663211,22057.1%33.3%
41.18%170.75049,80342.9%40.0%
62.50%160.958011,06460.0%63.6%
40.00%152.362810,16642.9%37.5%
40.00%150.865712,55833.3%41.7%
28.57%140.753310,41433.3%20.0%
14.29%140.852010,5000.0%20.0%
78.57%140.882912,53183.3%75.0%
42.86%140.856410,22333.3%50.0%
21.43%141.366410,28333.3%12.5%
46.15%130.866210,01950.0%44.4%
58.33%120.870211,30980.0%42.9%
25.00%125.17969,63225.0%25.0%
41.67%121.073212,82250.0%37.5%
45.45%111.466612,28666.7%37.5%
50.00%100.882311,32540.0%60.0%
30.00%100.856510,768100.0%22.2%
55.56%92.588613,96250.0%57.1%
22.22%90.968011,4170.0%33.3%
62.50%82.560110,89550.0%66.7%
75.00%81.078112,57475.0%75.0%
62.50%80.767914,339100.0%57.1%
25.00%80.65799,18720.0%33.3%
28.57%70.977813,22250.0%20.0%
28.57%71.76448,46425.0%33.3%
28.57%71.469414,034100.0%16.7%
57.14%70.767012,22266.7%50.0%
42.86%72.576612,64250.0%40.0%
14.29%70.763410,9900.0%25.0%
57.14%71.846110,19450.0%66.7%
50.00%62.77859,58250.0%50.0%
50.00%64.06789,513100.0%25.0%
16.67%61.75807,41550.0%0.0%
16.67%60.865912,2720.0%25.0%
33.33%63.586111,4440.0%50.0%
20.00%55.85529,05233.3%0.0%
0.00%51.34688,6020.0%0.0%
40.00%51.079113,094100.0%25.0%
60.00%52.774011,484100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.58179,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%51.772210,10966.7%50.0%
40.00%50.752612,32850.0%33.3%
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Skarner vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Skarner vs Ekko matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Skarner's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Skarner do against Ekko in the early game?

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

How does Skarner do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Skarner vs Ekko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Ekko matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Skarner with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Ekko?

The best Skarner build against Ekko includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Skarner runes against Ekko?

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

Does Skarner counter Ekko?

No, Skarner struggles against Ekko with only a 22.2% win rate. Ekko has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ekko's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Ekko?

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