Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Lillia

FTankFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Lillia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Lillia wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Skarner based on 19 games. Lillia wins the early laning phase while Skarner scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Skarner build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Skarner vs Lillia 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 - 47.4% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
47.4% WR
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Lillia vs Skarner matchup - 52.6% win rate
Lillia
52.6% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Lillia Matchup?

Lillia wins the Skarner vs Lillia matchup
Winner
Lillia
Matches: 19
47.4%
Win Rate
52.6%
0.7
CS / min
1.2
690
DMG / min
779
11,650
Gold / game
12,728
379
Heal / min
691
2,218
DMG Mitigated / min
720
1.5
CC / min
0.9
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Skarner vs Lillia Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Lillia matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Lillia wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Skarner's 47.4%, giving Lillia a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lillia controls the early laning stage, but Skarner outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lillia needs to press advantages before Skarner reaches their power spikes, while Skarner should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 1,186 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Lillia is slightly favored, Skarner can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Lillia's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Skarner vs Lillia Laning Phase Breakdown

Lillia wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.7Skarner
1.2Lillia
Lillia edges out Skarner by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lillia.
Damage
690Skarner
779Lillia
Lillia heavily out-damages Skarner by 89 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 Lillia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,650Skarner
12,728Lillia
Lillia generates a commanding 1,077 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Lillia 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
1.5Skarner
0.9Lillia
Skarner provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lillia, 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
2,596Skarner
1,410Lillia
Skarner vastly out-sustains Lillia, healing and mitigating 1,186 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lillia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lillia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Lillia

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Lillia, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Lillia are Spirit Visage, Protoplasm Harness 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 Lillia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lillia
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner44.4%
Lillia early game win rateLillia55.6%
Late Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%
Lillia late game win rateLillia50.0%

Lillia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Lillia 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 Lillia. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lillia has the edge early, but Skarner gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Skarner Runes Against Lillia

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs LilliaResolve
Aftershock - best Skarner rune vs LilliaShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs LilliaConditioning - best Skarner rune vs LilliaOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Lillia
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs LilliaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Skarner rune vs LilliaMagical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs Lillia
50.0% WR

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


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.10%510.855310,81447.8%42.9%
30.00%500.758111,23717.6%36.4%
60.00%450.772711,04665.2%54.5%
38.64%440.761210,25235.0%41.7%
39.02%411.066611,64129.4%45.8%
33.33%390.859810,88130.0%36.8%
46.43%280.769311,16640.0%53.9%
35.71%280.869311,66133.3%38.5%
62.96%271.059411,72983.3%46.7%
20.00%250.866211,76918.2%21.4%
37.50%240.759411,21536.4%38.5%
23.81%210.648411,05340.0%9.1%
65.00%200.763412,28377.8%54.5%
47.37%190.769011,65044.4%50.0%
42.11%190.760610,70044.4%40.0%
27.78%182.16109,54920.0%37.5%
35.29%170.765110,39444.4%25.0%
58.82%170.666610,77777.8%37.5%
56.25%160.754610,67742.9%66.7%
46.67%153.259010,63640.0%50.0%
46.67%153.281910,86580.0%30.0%
53.33%150.666711,36066.7%44.4%
50.00%140.870611,03250.0%50.0%
21.43%141.163011,85620.0%22.2%
28.57%144.07409,76216.7%37.5%
46.15%130.959612,98150.0%45.5%
23.08%135.784610,44914.3%33.3%
46.15%130.865912,20533.3%50.0%
46.15%130.869911,10660.0%37.5%
69.23%130.759811,76071.4%66.7%
58.33%120.76709,79957.1%60.0%
41.67%121.654810,01425.0%50.0%
41.67%120.862811,04057.1%20.0%
58.33%120.964811,87240.0%71.4%
45.45%110.658612,05250.0%42.9%
50.00%101.963110,33925.0%66.7%
70.00%100.863812,07025.0%100.0%
50.00%100.644411,32233.3%57.1%
11.11%92.16169,83825.0%0.0%
66.67%91.164011,665100.0%57.1%
44.44%92.676411,55333.3%50.0%
22.22%91.957510,85733.3%16.7%
55.56%93.976612,64766.7%50.0%
37.50%82.381411,9360.0%42.9%
12.50%83.576511,4230.0%16.7%
87.50%81.971610,445100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.47008,59975.0%50.0%
37.50%80.75839,81550.0%0.0%
62.50%82.373712,749100.0%50.0%
14.29%72.459410,12150.0%0.0%
42.86%70.662410,82950.0%0.0%
71.43%73.888711,935100.0%60.0%
71.43%72.487611,11433.3%100.0%
71.43%70.53209,81480.0%50.0%
85.71%71.05718,307100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.759010,75933.3%50.0%
57.14%74.470511,62133.3%75.0%
33.33%65.577010,63550.0%25.0%
33.33%61.252810,06733.3%33.3%
33.33%61.64828,01325.0%50.0%
66.67%61.978013,72150.0%75.0%
50.00%62.66519,77350.0%50.0%
50.00%60.559110,82633.3%66.7%
50.00%65.41,02711,87933.3%66.7%
33.33%60.867513,078100.0%20.0%
20.00%55.187012,4340.0%20.0%
40.00%51.36119,16750.0%33.3%
60.00%50.81,01014,3660.0%60.0%
100.00%53.41,02312,771100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.27669,701100.0%33.3%
60.00%50.862310,80150.0%66.7%

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Skarner vs Lillia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Lillia in League of Legends?

Lillia wins the Skarner vs Lillia matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Skarner's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Skarner do against Lillia in the early game?

In the early game, Lillia has the advantage against Skarner with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Lillia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Skarner do against Lillia in the late game?

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

Lillia wins the matchup against Skarner with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Lillia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Lillia?

The best Skarner build against Lillia includes Spirit Visage, Protoplasm Harness, Unending Despair with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Skarner runes against Lillia?

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

Does Skarner counter Lillia?

No, Skarner struggles against Lillia with only a 47.4% win rate. Lillia has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lillia's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Lillia?

When playing Skarner against Lillia, play cautiously and avoid Lillia's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Lillia in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.