Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.4%
Pick Rate
0.5%

Skarnervs Hecarim

FTankFighter
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Hecarim wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Skarner based on 6 games. Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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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Hecarim - 33.3% win rateHecarim(33.3%)
Skarner - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
33.3% WR
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Hecarim vs Skarner matchup - 66.7% win rate
Hecarim
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Skarner vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.6
CS / min
0.8
614
DMG / min
916
9,913
Gold / game
13,154
362
Heal / min
758
1,920
DMG Mitigated / min
1,183
1.6
CC / min
0.9
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Skarner vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Skarner's 33.3%, giving Hecarim a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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 crowd control, where Skarner leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.6Skarner
0.8Hecarim
Skarner and Hecarim 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
614Skarner
916Hecarim
Hecarim heavily out-damages Skarner by 303 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 Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,913Skarner
13,154Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 3,241 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
1.6Skarner
0.9Hecarim
Skarner provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, 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
2,282Skarner
1,942Hecarim
Skarner vastly out-sustains Hecarim, healing and mitigating 340 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hecarim is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hecarim, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Hecarim

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Hecarim are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Unending Despair. 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 Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner40.0%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim60.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner0.0%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim100.0%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs HecarimResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs HecarimShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs HecarimConditioning - best Skarner rune vs HecarimOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Skarner rune vs HecarimMagical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs Hecarim
50.0% WR

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


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.00%500.755311,53143.5%40.7%
46.43%280.860711,99445.5%47.1%
33.33%270.764711,36730.0%35.3%
34.62%261.669311,21346.1%23.1%
34.62%260.758911,31412.5%44.4%
40.00%251.161611,83238.5%41.7%
70.83%240.959913,13077.8%66.7%
50.00%240.95029,33950.0%50.0%
39.13%232.053110,33322.2%50.0%
28.57%221.160411,47812.5%38.5%
45.00%200.964312,24233.3%54.5%
52.63%190.859610,39770.0%33.3%
52.63%191.159311,56366.7%46.1%
22.22%191.691111,40814.3%27.3%
57.89%190.65529,43850.0%80.0%
44.44%181.168711,31150.0%40.0%
38.89%180.762111,43525.0%50.0%
75.00%170.767611,79966.7%80.0%
37.50%161.082312,38528.6%44.4%
50.00%140.868911,40150.0%50.0%
50.00%140.868810,99744.4%60.0%
69.23%130.759010,85087.5%40.0%
53.85%132.060212,07133.3%71.4%
38.46%131.161512,77525.0%44.4%
46.15%130.56359,76562.5%20.0%
61.54%132.569112,16671.4%50.0%
30.77%130.764611,33640.0%25.0%
53.85%130.654810,65620.0%75.0%
33.33%120.867210,83533.3%33.3%
50.00%120.769610,90733.3%66.7%
81.82%110.880512,52483.3%80.0%
63.64%110.752011,142100.0%42.9%
54.55%112.574511,75150.0%57.1%
36.36%110.684012,37320.0%50.0%
36.36%111.760012,46133.3%37.5%
36.36%113.455910,84833.3%37.5%
63.64%110.979112,44150.0%71.4%
30.00%100.876813,66233.3%28.6%
33.33%92.270412,28833.3%33.3%
55.56%91.272411,50225.0%80.0%
75.00%90.570912,14866.7%80.0%
66.67%92.586913,2660.0%85.7%
50.00%85.075810,49260.0%33.3%
25.00%80.753712,20833.3%20.0%
62.50%80.751211,2520.0%100.0%
42.86%73.67789,99766.7%25.0%
42.86%70.842611,48466.7%25.0%
42.86%70.550511,15766.7%25.0%
57.14%72.156011,775100.0%40.0%
71.43%75.87079,98266.7%75.0%
16.67%61.851210,9820.0%20.0%
33.33%61.95007,89925.0%50.0%
50.00%60.859910,3800.0%60.0%
0.00%66.375111,1250.0%0.0%
83.33%61.16048,85566.7%100.0%
50.00%60.861111,07366.7%33.3%
33.33%60.66149,91340.0%0.0%
60.00%51.360910,96150.0%66.7%
40.00%53.682911,6450.0%66.7%
50.00%52.085712,568100.0%0.0%
40.00%55.57419,76450.0%33.3%
80.00%53.481812,104100.0%50.0%
0.00%50.45177,6120.0%0.0%
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Skarner vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Skarner vs Hecarim matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Skarner's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Skarner do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Skarner do against Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Skarner vs Hecarim matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Skarner with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Hecarim?

The best Skarner build against Hecarim includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Skarner runes against Hecarim?

The best Skarner runes against Hecarim use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Skarner vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Skarner counter Hecarim?

No, Skarner struggles against Hecarim with only a 33.3% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Hecarim?

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