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

Skarnervs Nasus

FTankFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Skarner wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nasus based on 9 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 Nasus 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 - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
55.6% WR
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Nasus vs Skarner matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nasus
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Nasus Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
3.9
CS / min
4.3
766
DMG / min
638
12,647
Gold / game
11,394
320
Heal / min
554
2,412
DMG Mitigated / min
1,378
1.4
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Skarner vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nasus's 44.4%, giving Skarner a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nasus 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

Skarner is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, 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
3.9Skarner
4.3Nasus
Nasus edges out Skarner by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.
Damage
766Skarner
638Nasus
Skarner heavily out-damages Nasus by 128 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Skarner's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,647Skarner
11,394Nasus
Skarner generates a commanding 1,254 more gold per game than Nasus. This substantial economic advantage means Skarner consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nasus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Skarner
0.5Nasus
Skarner brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Skarner far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Nasus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,732Skarner
1,932Nasus
Skarner vastly out-sustains Nasus, healing and mitigating 801 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nasus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nasus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Nasus

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Nasus are Frozen Heart, Heartsteel and Thornmail. 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 Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner66.7%
Nasus early game win rateNasus33.3%
Late Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%
Nasus late game win rateNasus50.0%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nasus. 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 Nasus. 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. Nasus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Skarner Runes Against Nasus

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs NasusResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs NasusFont of Life - best Skarner rune vs NasusConditioning - best Skarner rune vs NasusOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Nasus
Sorcery rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs NasusSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Skarner rune vs NasusTranscendence - best Skarner rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

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


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 Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Nasus matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nasus's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Skarner do against Nasus in the early game?

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

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

Skarner wins the matchup against Nasus with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Nasus?

The best Skarner build against Nasus includes Frozen Heart, Heartsteel, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Skarner runes against Nasus?

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

Does Skarner counter Nasus?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 55.6% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Skarner against Nasus?

When playing Skarner against Nasus, 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.