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

Skarnervs Evelynn

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

Skarner vs Evelynn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Evelynn wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Skarner based on 9 games. Skarner wins the early laning phase while Evelynn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Skarner build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Skarner vs Evelynn 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
Evelynn - 44.4% win rateEvelynn(44.4%)
Skarner - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
44.4% WR
VS
Evelynn vs Skarner matchup - 55.6% win rate
Evelynn
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Evelynn Matchup?

Evelynn wins the Skarner vs Evelynn matchup
Winner
Evelynn
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
0.6
CS / min
1.0
631
DMG / min
812
12,870
Gold / game
13,862
333
Heal / min
393
2,220
DMG Mitigated / min
602
1.3
CC / min
0.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Skarner vs Evelynn Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Evelynn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Evelynn wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Skarner's 44.4%, giving Evelynn a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Skarner controls the early laning stage, but Evelynn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Skarner needs to press advantages before Evelynn reaches their power spikes, while Evelynn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 1,559 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Evelynn 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 Evelynn 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 Evelynn Laning Phase Breakdown

Evelynn wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.6Skarner
1.0Evelynn
Evelynn edges out Skarner by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Evelynn.
Damage
631Skarner
812Evelynn
Evelynn heavily out-damages Skarner by 181 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 Evelynn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,870Skarner
13,862Evelynn
Evelynn generates a commanding 993 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Evelynn 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
1.3Skarner
0.6Evelynn
Skarner provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Evelynn, 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
2,553Skarner
995Evelynn
Skarner vastly out-sustains Evelynn, healing and mitigating 1,559 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Evelynn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Evelynn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Evelynn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Evelynn, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Evelynn are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel and Unending Despair. This combination gives Skarner an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Evelynn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Evelynn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner100.0%
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn0.0%
Late Game
Evelynn
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner28.6%
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn71.4%

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

Evelynn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Evelynn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Skarner must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Evelynn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Evelynn survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Skarner Runes Against Evelynn

Precision rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs EvelynnPrecision
Press the Attack - best Skarner rune vs EvelynnTriumph - best Skarner rune vs EvelynnLegend: Alacrity - best Skarner rune vs EvelynnCut Down - best Skarner rune vs Evelynn
Resolve rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs EvelynnResolve
Shield Bash - best Skarner rune vs EvelynnRevitalize - best Skarner rune vs Evelynn
100.0% WR

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


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 Evelynn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Evelynn in League of Legends?

Evelynn wins the Skarner vs Evelynn matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Skarner'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 Evelynn in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Evelynn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Evelynn in the late game?

In the late game, Evelynn takes over the Skarner vs Evelynn matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Evelynn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Evelynn matchup?

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

What is the best Skarner build against Evelynn?

The best Skarner build against Evelynn includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel, Unending Despair with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Evelynn?

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

Does Skarner counter Evelynn?

No, Skarner struggles against Evelynn with only a 44.4% win rate. Evelynn has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Evelynn's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Evelynn?

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