Skarnervs Nidalee
Skarner vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nidalee based on 3 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 Nidalee 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.
Who Wins the Skarner vs Nidalee Matchup?
Skarner vs Nidalee Matchup Summary
The Skarner vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 3 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee'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 Nidalee 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown
Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Skarner Build Against Nidalee
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Nidalee 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 Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Nidalee matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Nidalee50.0%Skarner100.0%Nidalee0.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Skarner and Nidalee, with Skarner holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Skarner, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Skarner holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nidalee players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Skarner Runes Against Nidalee
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Skarner to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.0 | 631 | 11,833 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.7 | 562 | 10,339 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 588 | 10,650 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.2 | 720 | 12,576 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 565 | 11,018 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 760 | 13,804 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 550 | 11,335 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 753 | 11,204 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.6 | 572 | 8,785 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.7 | 778 | 13,024 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 639 | 11,321 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.4 | 562 | 9,545 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.0 | 517 | 8,529 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 602 | 12,981 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 436 | 7,811 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 521 | 7,098 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 596 | 12,915 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.6 | 703 | 13,083 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 579 | 5,504 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 603 | 10,303 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 562 | 9,821 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 592 | 9,391 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 772 | 12,122 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 0.5 | 747 | 10,398 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 0.3 | 499 | 9,218 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 3 | 0.1 | 578 | 7,923 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 0.9 | 654 | 12,941 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 0.8 | 661 | 13,768 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Skarner vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Skarner do against Nidalee in League of Legends?
Skarner wins the Skarner vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nidalee's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 3 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Skarner do against Nidalee in the early game?
In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Nidalee with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Nidalee in the late game?
In the late game, Skarner takes over the Skarner vs Nidalee matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Skarner vs Nidalee matchup?
Skarner wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 3 games analyzed.
What is the best Skarner build against Nidalee?
The best Skarner build against Nidalee 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 Nidalee?
The best Skarner runes against Nidalee use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Skarner vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Skarner counter Nidalee?
Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 66.7% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Skarner against Nidalee?
When playing Skarner against Nidalee, 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.