Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.6%
Pick Rate
0.5%

Skarnervs Qiyana

FTankFighter
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Skarner wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Qiyana based on 1 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 Qiyana 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 - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
100.0% WR
VS
Qiyana vs Skarner matchup - 0.0% win rate
Qiyana
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Qiyana Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Qiyana matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 1
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
0.4
CS / min
1.6
906
DMG / min
1,718
15,360
Gold / game
21,971
632
Heal / min
743
3,353
DMG Mitigated / min
869
1.8
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Skarner vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 1 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Qiyana's 0.0%, giving Skarner a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Qiyana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Qiyana leads by 1.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Qiyana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.4Skarner
1.6Qiyana
Qiyana significantly out-farms Skarner by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Qiyana a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Skarner players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
906Skarner
1,718Qiyana
Qiyana heavily out-damages Skarner by 812 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 Qiyana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,360Skarner
21,971Qiyana
Qiyana generates a commanding 6,611 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana 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
1.8Skarner
1.2Qiyana
Skarner provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Qiyana, 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
3,986Skarner
1,612Qiyana
Skarner vastly out-sustains Qiyana, healing and mitigating 2,374 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Qiyana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Qiyana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Qiyana

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Qiyana, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Qiyana are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel and Spirit Visage. 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 Qiyana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Qiyana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana0.0%
Late Game
Skarner
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner100.0%
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Skarner and Qiyana, with Skarner holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 Qiyana. 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. Qiyana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Skarner Runes Against Qiyana

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs QiyanaResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs QiyanaShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs QiyanaConditioning - best Skarner rune vs QiyanaOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Qiyana
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs QiyanaInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs QiyanaApproach Velocity - best Skarner rune vs Qiyana
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Skarner to press their advantage against Qiyana, 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.

Skarner matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%80.860510,680100.0%0.0%
75.00%80.673813,70150.0%83.3%
14.29%71.15229,5810.0%33.3%
28.57%70.761910,51066.7%0.0%
57.14%70.767810,17066.7%0.0%
16.67%62.14817,65633.3%0.0%
33.33%60.75217,09866.7%0.0%
83.33%62.060212,981100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.579112,680100.0%50.0%
100.00%50.953413,787100.0%100.0%
60.00%50.859210,208100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.55399,871100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.05929,391100.0%0.0%
60.00%50.774013,801100.0%33.3%
50.00%40.76865,52333.3%100.0%
75.00%40.75399,118100.0%50.0%
66.67%30.965412,941100.0%50.0%
100.00%30.15787,923100.0%100.0%
0.00%31.259112,0780.0%0.0%
50.00%20.44928,31950.0%0.0%
0.00%20.68518,7170.0%0.0%
0.00%12.83849,2310.0%0.0%
100.00%11.084317,0160.0%100.0%
0.00%12.741411,7650.0%0.0%
100.00%10.490615,3600.0%100.0%
0.00%10.41084,3380.0%0.0%

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Skarner vs Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Qiyana in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Qiyana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Qiyana's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 1 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Skarner do against Qiyana in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Qiyana with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Qiyana in the late game?

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

Skarner wins the matchup against Qiyana with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 1 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Qiyana?

The best Skarner build against Qiyana includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel, Spirit Visage 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 Qiyana?

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

Does Skarner counter Qiyana?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Qiyana with a 100.0% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Qiyana in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Skarner against Qiyana?

When playing Skarner against Qiyana, 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.