Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Gnar

FTankFighter
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gnar based on 6 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 Gnar 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
Gnar - 66.7% win rateGnar(66.7%)
Skarner - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
66.7% WR
VS
Gnar vs Skarner matchup - 33.3% win rate
Gnar
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Gnar Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.5
CS / min
5.7
728
DMG / min
710
12,375
Gold / game
11,825
186
Heal / min
184
1,974
DMG Mitigated / min
1,139
1.4
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Skarner vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 33.3%, giving Skarner a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar 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 837 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Skarner
5.7Gnar
Skarner and Gnar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
728Skarner
710Gnar
Damage output is virtually even between Skarner and Gnar, with only 18 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,375Skarner
11,825Gnar
Skarner earns 550 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Skarner slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Skarner
1.3Gnar
Both Skarner and Gnar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
2,161Skarner
1,324Gnar
Skarner vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 837 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Gnar are Randuin's Omen, Fimbulwinter and Thornmail. 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 Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner100.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Late Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. 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 Gnar. 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. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Skarner Runes Against Gnar

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs GnarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs GnarShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs GnarSecond Wind - best Skarner rune vs GnarOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Gnar
Sorcery rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs GnarSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Skarner rune vs GnarTranscendence - best Skarner rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.22%450.963312,06542.1%42.3%
44.19%430.758810,61650.0%39.1%
41.86%430.855811,18844.4%40.0%
42.86%420.762711,09736.8%47.8%
41.67%360.957811,80633.3%47.6%
48.57%350.758211,44341.2%55.6%
39.39%330.957910,71940.0%39.1%
50.00%300.964611,18246.7%53.3%
51.72%291.579310,78761.1%36.4%
37.93%291.155412,28128.6%40.9%
47.83%230.974710,78341.7%54.5%
30.43%230.952111,05550.0%20.0%
40.91%223.071111,12266.7%23.1%
63.64%220.665811,17950.0%71.4%
47.62%210.756912,05250.0%46.1%
38.10%210.862111,99157.1%28.6%
50.00%201.15679,90445.5%55.6%
35.00%200.867013,03650.0%25.0%
63.16%190.767010,39266.7%60.0%
42.11%192.461610,40136.4%50.0%
55.56%181.75549,27770.0%37.5%
66.67%181.55478,83860.0%75.0%
47.06%171.462610,20958.3%20.0%
29.41%171.876211,31422.2%37.5%
56.25%160.762911,88180.0%45.5%
21.43%144.868310,49620.0%22.2%
28.57%142.655810,21514.3%42.9%
76.92%130.76669,94566.7%85.7%
69.23%131.45409,15675.0%60.0%
46.15%131.265311,09750.0%45.5%
33.33%120.66019,10560.0%14.3%
75.00%120.976213,18775.0%75.0%
41.67%121.359610,24966.7%33.3%
45.45%116.063310,09240.0%50.0%
36.36%113.869710,93825.0%42.9%
81.82%110.561610,364100.0%60.0%
36.36%113.785212,30233.3%37.5%
54.55%110.770112,89550.0%55.6%
45.45%110.954010,20540.0%50.0%
63.64%111.166211,79540.0%83.3%
36.36%113.76969,30316.7%60.0%
40.00%101.258810,75166.7%28.6%
40.00%101.25118,92350.0%25.0%
50.00%100.854410,37875.0%33.3%
50.00%101.45518,67260.0%40.0%
55.56%91.165112,765100.0%33.3%
44.44%93.773310,74240.0%50.0%
44.44%93.97328,32366.7%0.0%
77.78%91.96296,85366.7%100.0%
55.56%92.979112,24825.0%80.0%
33.33%91.26479,54933.3%33.3%
37.50%80.75709,8770.0%60.0%
50.00%82.262411,32866.7%40.0%
50.00%82.097111,44150.0%50.0%
50.00%80.56669,38740.0%66.7%
37.50%83.674113,06633.3%40.0%
62.50%81.468810,00050.0%75.0%
37.50%81.275111,00125.0%50.0%
37.50%81.571811,58766.7%20.0%
42.86%71.25189,15333.3%50.0%
42.86%73.869512,31150.0%40.0%
71.43%70.963612,62150.0%80.0%
42.86%70.874311,4490.0%75.0%
42.86%75.870911,21366.7%25.0%
28.57%71.459411,2640.0%40.0%
14.29%75.86449,65025.0%0.0%
28.57%75.389010,74320.0%50.0%
83.33%61.75209,54275.0%100.0%
66.67%65.572812,375100.0%50.0%
83.33%61.280912,18975.0%100.0%
50.00%64.57397,91760.0%0.0%
33.33%63.09079,50625.0%50.0%
66.67%61.167210,00533.3%100.0%
50.00%61.363911,4000.0%60.0%
33.33%65.68069,83333.3%33.3%
60.00%54.888312,08366.7%50.0%
20.00%53.06369,6360.0%33.3%
60.00%51.984314,7840.0%60.0%
40.00%56.788410,40333.3%50.0%
60.00%56.392012,7010.0%100.0%
60.00%51.46599,6000.0%75.0%
20.00%55.765710,6580.0%33.3%
60.00%51.757811,1370.0%75.0%
40.00%52.964512,1910.0%50.0%
20.00%50.859212,064100.0%0.0%

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Skarner vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Gnar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Skarner do against Gnar in the early game?

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

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Skarner vs Gnar 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 Gnar matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Gnar?

The best Skarner build against Gnar includes Randuin's Omen, Fimbulwinter, Thornmail 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 Gnar?

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

Does Skarner counter Gnar?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Skarner against Gnar?

When playing Skarner against Gnar, 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.