Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Ornn

FTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Skarner based on 5 games. Ornn 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 Ornn 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.

Compare against an opponent
Ornn - 40.0% win rateOrnn(40.0%)
Skarner - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
40.0% WR
VS
Ornn vs Skarner matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ornn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Skarner vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.8
CS / min
5.7
690
DMG / min
806
12,019
Gold / game
12,330
223
Heal / min
345
1,766
DMG Mitigated / min
2,013
1.2
CC / min
1.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Skarner vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 40.0%, giving Ornn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ornn controls the early laning stage, but Skarner outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ornn 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 crowd control, where Ornn leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

Ornn wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Skarner
5.7Ornn
Skarner and Ornn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
690Skarner
806Ornn
Ornn heavily out-damages Skarner by 116 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 Ornn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,019Skarner
12,330Ornn
Ornn earns 312 more gold per game than Skarner, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ornn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Skarner
1.6Ornn
Ornn provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Skarner, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ornn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,989Skarner
2,358Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Skarner, healing and mitigating 369 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn 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 Ornn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Ornn are Iceborn Gauntlet, Titanic Hydra and Hullbreaker. 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 Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ornn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner33.3%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn66.7%
Late Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn50.0%

Ornn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Ornn 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 Ornn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ornn 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 Ornn

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs OrnnResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs OrnnShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs OrnnSecond Wind - best Skarner rune vs OrnnOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Ornn
Sorcery rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs OrnnSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Skarner rune vs OrnnTranscendence - best Skarner rune vs Ornn
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Skarner the best tools to compete against Ornn 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 Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Ornn in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Skarner vs Ornn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Skarner do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Ornn has the advantage against Skarner with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ornn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Skarner do against Ornn in the late game?

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

Ornn wins the matchup against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Ornn?

The best Skarner build against Ornn includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Titanic Hydra, Hullbreaker with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Skarner runes against Ornn?

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

Does Skarner counter Ornn?

No, Skarner struggles against Ornn with only a 40.0% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Ornn?

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