Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
0.4%

Skarnervs Fiddlesticks

FTankFighter
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Skarner wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Fiddlesticks based on 11 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 Fiddlesticks 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.

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Fiddlesticks - 63.6% win rateFiddlesticks(63.6%)
Skarner - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
63.6% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Skarner matchup - 36.4% win rate
Fiddlesticks
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.3
747
DMG / min
933
13,476
Gold / game
14,252
397
Heal / min
483
2,314
DMG Mitigated / min
756
1.6
CC / min
1.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Skarner vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 36.4%, giving Skarner a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Fiddlesticks 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 1,473 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Skarner
1.3Fiddlesticks
Skarner and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
747Skarner
933Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Skarner by 186 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,476Skarner
14,252Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks earns 776 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 Fiddlesticks slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Skarner
1.9Fiddlesticks
Both Skarner and Fiddlesticks provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,711Skarner
1,238Fiddlesticks
Skarner vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 1,473 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Fiddlesticks

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Fiddlesticks are Force of Nature, Heartsteel 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 Fiddlesticks. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner66.7%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks33.3%
Late Game
Skarner
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner62.5%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks37.5%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Skarner can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Fiddlesticks. Extended games heavily favor Skarner, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Skarner Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Aftershock - best Skarner rune vs FiddlesticksShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs FiddlesticksConditioning - best Skarner rune vs FiddlesticksOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Fiddlesticks
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs FiddlesticksInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Skarner rune vs FiddlesticksMagical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

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


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
24.14%290.752310,72920.0%28.6%
47.83%230.556010,65838.5%60.0%
47.83%230.759610,76457.1%33.3%
38.10%210.855710,15244.4%33.3%
22.22%180.955310,90128.6%18.2%
50.00%160.854911,95550.0%50.0%
33.33%150.865010,97430.0%40.0%
73.33%150.776012,86466.7%77.8%
21.43%141.567611,16112.5%33.3%
64.29%140.967613,17640.0%77.8%
50.00%140.873512,11457.1%42.9%
66.67%121.059410,53657.1%80.0%
50.00%120.773111,24350.0%50.0%
50.00%120.867011,97520.0%71.4%
36.36%111.169311,97850.0%28.6%
27.27%110.655810,63042.9%0.0%
45.45%110.75869,58833.3%60.0%
63.64%110.654211,58966.7%60.0%
54.55%110.959611,09928.6%100.0%
63.64%111.074713,47666.7%62.5%
50.00%100.661510,68550.0%50.0%
60.00%100.858012,60966.7%57.1%
50.00%101.44109,68260.0%40.0%
55.56%92.164211,13150.0%60.0%
66.67%90.93778,06257.1%100.0%
62.50%80.754411,23166.7%60.0%
50.00%83.77119,54775.0%25.0%
75.00%80.957611,72560.0%100.0%
14.29%70.963212,3490.0%20.0%
14.29%70.74899,0370.0%25.0%
42.86%73.090611,96866.7%25.0%
14.29%70.957310,2940.0%20.0%
71.43%70.653611,60275.0%66.7%
14.29%70.667511,9180.0%20.0%
50.00%61.568611,67050.0%50.0%
16.67%61.45538,8010.0%50.0%
33.33%61.148412,3820.0%40.0%
50.00%60.878212,279100.0%25.0%
50.00%62.140411,169100.0%25.0%
66.67%60.55549,56260.0%100.0%
50.00%65.070313,2610.0%75.0%
50.00%62.997510,08625.0%100.0%
16.67%60.74489,73050.0%0.0%
40.00%50.990513,826100.0%25.0%
40.00%52.648312,177100.0%25.0%
80.00%50.859913,110100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.54999,54733.3%50.0%
100.00%51.24508,063100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.660411,521100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.545210,129100.0%33.3%
20.00%50.577213,0090.0%25.0%
40.00%51.558811,10333.3%50.0%
40.00%53.282414,26250.0%33.3%
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Skarner vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Skarner do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

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

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Skarner build against Fiddlesticks includes Force of Nature, Heartsteel, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Skarner counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 63.6% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Skarner against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Skarner against Fiddlesticks, 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.