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

Skarnervs Rek'Sai

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

Skarner vs Rek'Sai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Skarner wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai 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
Rek'Sai - 100.0% win rateRek'Sai(100.0%)
Skarner - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
100.0% WR
VS
Rek'Sai vs Skarner matchup - 0.0% win rate
Rek'Sai
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Rek'Sai Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Rek'Sai matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 3
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.7
897
DMG / min
600
12,465
Gold / game
11,848
507
Heal / min
574
2,103
DMG Mitigated / min
873
1.6
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Skarner vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Rek'Sai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 3 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 1,162 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Rek'Sai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Skarner
0.7Rek'Sai
Skarner and Rek'Sai farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
897Skarner
600Rek'Sai
Skarner heavily out-damages Rek'Sai by 297 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rek'Sai 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
12,465Skarner
11,848Rek'Sai
Skarner earns 616 more gold per game than Rek'Sai, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Skarner slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Skarner
1.1Rek'Sai
Skarner provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rek'Sai, 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
2,609Skarner
1,447Rek'Sai
Skarner vastly out-sustains Rek'Sai, healing and mitigating 1,162 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rek'Sai is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rek'Sai, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Rek'Sai

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rek'Sai, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Rek'Sai are Randuin's Omen, Heartsteel and Sterak's Gage. 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 Rek'Sai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Rek'Sai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner100.0%
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai0.0%
Late Game
Skarner
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner100.0%
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai0.0%

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

Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Rek'Sai. 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. Rek'Sai players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Skarner Runes Against Rek'Sai

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs Rek'SaiResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs Rek'SaiShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs Rek'SaiConditioning - best Skarner rune vs Rek'SaiOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Rek'Sai
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs Rek'SaiInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs Rek'SaiApproach Velocity - best Skarner rune vs Rek'Sai
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Skarner to press their advantage against Rek'Sai, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Rek'Sai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Rek'Sai in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Rek'Sai matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Rek'Sai's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 3 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Skarner do against Rek'Sai in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Rek'Sai with a 100.0% 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 Rek'Sai in the late game?

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Skarner vs Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Rek'Sai with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 3 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Rek'Sai?

The best Skarner build against Rek'Sai includes Randuin's Omen, Heartsteel, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rek'Sai?

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

Does Skarner counter Rek'Sai?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Rek'Sai with a 100.0% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Rek'Sai in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Skarner against Rek'Sai?

When playing Skarner against Rek'Sai, 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.