Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Skarnervs Nasus

FTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Skarner based on 9 games. Nasus 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.

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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Nasus - 22.2% win rateNasus(22.2%)
Skarner - 22.2% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
22.2% WR
VS
Nasus vs Skarner matchup - 77.8% win rate
Nasus
77.8% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Skarner vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 9
22.2%
Win Rate
77.8%
1.5
CS / min
2.3
709
DMG / min
1,131
10,247
Gold / game
15,150
256
Heal / min
1,050
1,785
DMG Mitigated / min
2,268
1.5
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

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, Nasus wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Skarner's 22.2%, giving Nasus a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Nasus 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 sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,277 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Nasus wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Skarner
2.3Nasus
Nasus edges out Skarner by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.
Damage
709Skarner
1,131Nasus
Nasus heavily out-damages Skarner by 422 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 Nasus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,247Skarner
15,150Nasus
Nasus generates a commanding 4,903 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Nasus 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
0.9Nasus
Skarner provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, 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
2,041Skarner
3,318Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Skarner, healing and mitigating 1,277 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Skarner is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Skarner, 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 Titanic Hydra, Heartsteel 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 Nasus. 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
Nasus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus100.0%
Late Game
Nasus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner33.3%
Nasus late game win rateNasus66.7%

Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nasus 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 Nasus

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs NasusResolve
Aftershock - best Skarner rune vs NasusShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs NasusConditioning - best Skarner rune vs NasusRevitalize - best Skarner rune vs Nasus
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs NasusInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Skarner rune vs NasusApproach Velocity - best Skarner rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

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


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
71.88%320.863012,22278.6%66.7%
46.43%281.162312,06935.7%57.1%
40.00%250.75499,12150.0%27.3%
37.50%240.944410,16235.7%40.0%
36.36%220.954810,70630.8%44.4%
56.25%162.31,01012,20160.0%54.5%
46.67%150.772810,88828.6%62.5%
42.86%140.672111,10066.7%25.0%
57.14%145.577910,41666.7%50.0%
53.85%131.35799,95040.0%62.5%
23.08%135.26988,29012.5%40.0%
50.00%121.558210,23737.5%75.0%
50.00%125.68419,81533.3%66.7%
63.64%113.184810,62660.0%66.7%
63.64%110.859712,75880.0%50.0%
20.00%103.47949,75414.3%33.3%
20.00%100.664910,07125.0%0.0%
60.00%101.467513,5210.0%60.0%
50.00%101.75349,68440.0%60.0%
70.00%101.568811,16360.0%80.0%
40.00%100.976412,6140.0%66.7%
22.22%91.570910,2470.0%33.3%
44.44%90.663112,870100.0%28.6%
44.44%90.557310,12920.0%75.0%
55.56%90.971812,97666.7%50.0%
66.67%90.671312,33166.7%66.7%
62.50%81.378513,01460.0%66.7%
62.50%84.95659,85660.0%66.7%
75.00%80.774612,837100.0%50.0%
75.00%80.558613,299100.0%66.7%
62.50%81.660310,07060.0%66.7%
42.86%70.854111,23033.3%50.0%
14.29%74.45248,1730.0%25.0%
57.14%70.688114,459100.0%40.0%
42.86%73.069910,83650.0%33.3%
71.43%72.872110,95566.7%75.0%
42.86%70.763912,31050.0%40.0%
33.33%61.068710,70933.3%33.3%
16.67%61.15348,6400.0%25.0%
33.33%60.64628,10940.0%0.0%
16.67%60.764110,73933.3%0.0%
50.00%61.24929,40950.0%50.0%
33.33%63.57879,69166.7%0.0%
50.00%65.566911,15633.3%66.7%
50.00%60.973310,80533.3%66.7%
50.00%60.880810,44166.7%33.3%
20.00%51.05319,5120.0%33.3%
80.00%50.771813,702100.0%75.0%
20.00%51.67059,7370.0%33.3%
60.00%50.753512,705100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.869012,01933.3%50.0%
60.00%56.695713,17650.0%66.7%
40.00%50.869013,323100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.847710,6490.0%50.0%
60.00%51.15626,70566.7%50.0%
20.00%50.96329,3280.0%100.0%
100.00%30.889712,465100.0%100.0%

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Skarner vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Skarner vs Nasus matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Skarner's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Skarner do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Skarner with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nasus 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, Nasus takes over the Skarner vs Nasus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Skarner with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Nasus 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 Titanic Hydra, Heartsteel, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. 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 Nasus?

The best Skarner runes against Nasus use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration 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?

No, Skarner struggles against Nasus with only a 22.2% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Nasus?

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