Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
44.5%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Volibear

FTankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Volibear is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Skarner wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Volibear based on 6 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 Volibear 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
50.0% WR
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Volibear vs Skarner matchup - 50.0% win rate
Volibear
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Volibear Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.7
CS / min
3.6
785
DMG / min
730
9,582
Gold / game
10,000
248
Heal / min
458
1,658
DMG Mitigated / min
1,577
1.6
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Skarner vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Volibear matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Volibear's 50.0%, giving Skarner a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Skarner holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Volibear can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Skarner leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Volibear's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Skarner vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.7Skarner
3.6Volibear
Volibear significantly out-farms Skarner by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Volibear 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
785Skarner
730Volibear
Skarner deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Volibear. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Volibear choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Skarner's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,582Skarner
10,000Volibear
Volibear earns 418 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 Volibear slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Skarner
1.1Volibear
Skarner provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Volibear, 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
1,906Skarner
2,035Volibear
Volibear heals and mitigates 130 more damage per minute than Skarner, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Volibear to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Skarner.

Best Skarner Build Against Volibear

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Volibear are Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive and Heartsteel. 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 Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner50.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear50.0%
Late Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner50.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Skarner and Volibear, 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Skarner at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Volibear. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Skarner nor Volibear has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Skarner Runes Against Volibear

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs VolibearResolve
Aftershock - best Skarner rune vs VolibearFont of Life - best Skarner rune vs VolibearConditioning - best Skarner rune vs VolibearOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Waterwalking - best Skarner rune vs VolibearCelerity - best Skarner rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Skarner maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Volibear.


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.75%320.748610,77860.0%36.4%
58.33%240.757410,91340.0%71.4%
29.17%240.953311,84725.0%31.3%
30.43%230.86399,74827.3%33.3%
56.52%230.765811,31054.5%58.3%
66.67%210.865611,94775.0%61.5%
42.11%190.663211,22057.1%33.3%
41.18%170.75049,80342.9%40.0%
62.50%160.958011,06460.0%63.6%
40.00%152.362810,16642.9%37.5%
40.00%150.865712,55833.3%41.7%
28.57%140.753310,41433.3%20.0%
14.29%140.852010,5000.0%20.0%
78.57%140.882912,53183.3%75.0%
42.86%140.856410,22333.3%50.0%
21.43%141.366410,28333.3%12.5%
46.15%130.866210,01950.0%44.4%
58.33%120.870211,30980.0%42.9%
25.00%125.17969,63225.0%25.0%
41.67%121.073212,82250.0%37.5%
45.45%111.466612,28666.7%37.5%
50.00%100.882311,32540.0%60.0%
30.00%100.856510,768100.0%22.2%
55.56%92.588613,96250.0%57.1%
22.22%90.968011,4170.0%33.3%
62.50%82.560110,89550.0%66.7%
75.00%81.078112,57475.0%75.0%
62.50%80.767914,339100.0%57.1%
25.00%80.65799,18720.0%33.3%
28.57%70.977813,22250.0%20.0%
28.57%71.76448,46425.0%33.3%
28.57%71.469414,034100.0%16.7%
57.14%70.767012,22266.7%50.0%
42.86%72.576612,64250.0%40.0%
14.29%70.763410,9900.0%25.0%
57.14%71.846110,19450.0%66.7%
50.00%62.77859,58250.0%50.0%
50.00%64.06789,513100.0%25.0%
16.67%61.75807,41550.0%0.0%
16.67%60.865912,2720.0%25.0%
33.33%63.586111,4440.0%50.0%
20.00%55.85529,05233.3%0.0%
0.00%51.34688,6020.0%0.0%
40.00%51.079113,094100.0%25.0%
60.00%52.774011,484100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.58179,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%51.772210,10966.7%50.0%
40.00%50.752612,32850.0%33.3%

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Skarner vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Volibear matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Volibear's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Skarner do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Volibear 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 Volibear in the late game?

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

Skarner wins the matchup against Volibear with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Skarner is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Volibear?

The best Skarner build against Volibear includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, Heartsteel with Slightly Magical Footwear. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Skarner runes against Volibear?

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

Does Skarner counter Volibear?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 50.0% win rate. Skarner slightly edges out Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Skarner against Volibear?

When playing Skarner against Volibear, 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.