Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Warwick

FTankFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Warwick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Warwick wins with a 54.9% win rate (+9.8%) over Skarner based on 51 games. Warwick 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 Warwick 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 - 45.1% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
45.1% WR
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Warwick vs Skarner matchup - 54.9% win rate
Warwick
54.9% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Warwick Matchup?

Warwick wins the Skarner vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 51
45.1%
Win Rate
54.9%
0.8
CS / min
1.1
553
DMG / min
662
10,814
Gold / game
11,989
329
Heal / min
666
1,935
DMG Mitigated / min
1,148
1.3
CC / min
1.0
47.8%
Early Game WR
52.2%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Skarner vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Warwick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 51 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 54.9% win rate compared to Skarner's 45.1%, giving Warwick a 9.8 percentage point advantage. Warwick dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Warwick leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick 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 Warwick 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 Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Skarner
1.1Warwick
Warwick edges out Skarner by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Warwick.
Damage
553Skarner
662Warwick
Warwick heavily out-damages Skarner by 109 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 Warwick's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,814Skarner
11,989Warwick
Warwick generates a commanding 1,174 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick 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
1.3Skarner
1.0Warwick
Both Skarner and Warwick provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
2,264Skarner
1,815Warwick
Skarner vastly out-sustains Warwick, healing and mitigating 449 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Warwick is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Warwick, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Warwick

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Warwick are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Unending Despair. This combination gives Skarner an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Warwick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner47.8%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick52.2%
Late Game
Warwick
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner42.9%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick57.1%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Warwick has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Skarner by 4.3 percentage points. Warwick players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Warwick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Warwick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Warwick holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Skarner Runes Against Warwick

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs WarwickResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs WarwickShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs WarwickConditioning - best Skarner rune vs WarwickOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Warwick
Inspiration rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs WarwickInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Skarner rune vs WarwickApproach Velocity - best Skarner rune vs Warwick
66.7% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Skarner the best tools to compete against Warwick in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.10%510.855310,81447.8%42.9%
30.00%500.758111,23717.6%36.4%
60.00%450.772711,04665.2%54.5%
38.64%440.761210,25235.0%41.7%
39.02%411.066611,64129.4%45.8%
33.33%390.859810,88130.0%36.8%
46.43%280.769311,16640.0%53.9%
35.71%280.869311,66133.3%38.5%
62.96%271.059411,72983.3%46.7%
20.00%250.866211,76918.2%21.4%
37.50%240.759411,21536.4%38.5%
23.81%210.648411,05340.0%9.1%
65.00%200.763412,28377.8%54.5%
47.37%190.769011,65044.4%50.0%
42.11%190.760610,70044.4%40.0%
27.78%182.16109,54920.0%37.5%
35.29%170.765110,39444.4%25.0%
58.82%170.666610,77777.8%37.5%
56.25%160.754610,67742.9%66.7%
46.67%153.259010,63640.0%50.0%
46.67%153.281910,86580.0%30.0%
53.33%150.666711,36066.7%44.4%
50.00%140.870611,03250.0%50.0%
21.43%141.163011,85620.0%22.2%
28.57%144.07409,76216.7%37.5%
46.15%130.959612,98150.0%45.5%
23.08%135.784610,44914.3%33.3%
46.15%130.865912,20533.3%50.0%
46.15%130.869911,10660.0%37.5%
69.23%130.759811,76071.4%66.7%
58.33%120.76709,79957.1%60.0%
41.67%121.654810,01425.0%50.0%
41.67%120.862811,04057.1%20.0%
58.33%120.964811,87240.0%71.4%
45.45%110.658612,05250.0%42.9%
50.00%101.963110,33925.0%66.7%
70.00%100.863812,07025.0%100.0%
50.00%100.644411,32233.3%57.1%
11.11%92.16169,83825.0%0.0%
66.67%91.164011,665100.0%57.1%
44.44%92.676411,55333.3%50.0%
22.22%91.957510,85733.3%16.7%
55.56%93.976612,64766.7%50.0%
37.50%82.381411,9360.0%42.9%
12.50%83.576511,4230.0%16.7%
87.50%81.971610,445100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.47008,59975.0%50.0%
37.50%80.75839,81550.0%0.0%
62.50%82.373712,749100.0%50.0%
14.29%72.459410,12150.0%0.0%
42.86%70.662410,82950.0%0.0%
71.43%73.888711,935100.0%60.0%
71.43%72.487611,11433.3%100.0%
71.43%70.53209,81480.0%50.0%
85.71%71.05718,307100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.759010,75933.3%50.0%
57.14%74.470511,62133.3%75.0%
33.33%65.577010,63550.0%25.0%
33.33%61.252810,06733.3%33.3%
33.33%61.64828,01325.0%50.0%
66.67%61.978013,72150.0%75.0%
50.00%62.66519,77350.0%50.0%
50.00%60.559110,82633.3%66.7%
50.00%65.41,02711,87933.3%66.7%
33.33%60.867513,078100.0%20.0%
20.00%55.187012,4340.0%20.0%
40.00%51.36119,16750.0%33.3%
60.00%50.81,01014,3660.0%60.0%
100.00%53.41,02312,771100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.27669,701100.0%33.3%
60.00%50.862310,80150.0%66.7%

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Skarner vs Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Warwick in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Skarner vs Warwick matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to Skarner's 45.1%, a 9.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 51 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Skarner do against Warwick in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Skarner with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Skarner do against Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Warwick takes over the Skarner vs Warwick matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Warwick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Warwick matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Skarner with a 54.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.8 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 51 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Warwick?

The best Skarner build against Warwick includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Warwick?

The best Skarner runes against Warwick use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Skarner vs Warwick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Skarner counter Warwick?

No, Skarner struggles against Warwick with only a 45.1% win rate. Warwick has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Warwick's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Warwick?

When playing Skarner against Warwick, play cautiously and avoid Warwick's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Warwick has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.