Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Skarnervs Yorick

FTankFighter
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Yorick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Yorick 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 Yorick 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
Yorick - 66.7% win rateYorick(66.7%)
Skarner - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
66.7% WR
VS
Yorick vs Skarner matchup - 33.3% win rate
Yorick
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Yorick Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Yorick matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.6
CS / min
6.6
594
DMG / min
1,054
11,400
Gold / game
13,999
217
Heal / min
382
1,719
DMG Mitigated / min
896
1.1
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Skarner vs Yorick Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Yorick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Yorick's 33.3%, giving Skarner a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yorick players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Skarner leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner players can confidently pick into Yorick and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yorick 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 Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Skarner
6.6Yorick
Yorick significantly out-farms Skarner by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yorick 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
594Skarner
1,054Yorick
Yorick heavily out-damages Skarner by 460 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 Yorick's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,400Skarner
13,999Yorick
Yorick generates a commanding 2,599 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick 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
1.1Skarner
0.4Yorick
Skarner provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yorick, 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
1,937Skarner
1,279Yorick
Skarner vastly out-sustains Yorick, healing and mitigating 658 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yorick is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yorick, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Yorick

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner50.0%
Yorick early game win rateYorick50.0%
Late Game
Skarner
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner75.0%
Yorick late game win rateYorick25.0%

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

Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Yorick. 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. Yorick players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Skarner Runes Against Yorick

Resolve rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs YorickResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Skarner rune vs YorickShield Bash - best Skarner rune vs YorickSecond Wind - best Skarner rune vs YorickOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Yorick
Sorcery rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs YorickSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Skarner rune vs YorickTranscendence - best Skarner rune vs Yorick
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Skarner to press their advantage against Yorick, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Skarner matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.22%361.072112,54346.7%47.6%
51.52%330.860611,43750.0%52.4%
46.88%320.963311,88263.6%38.1%
41.38%290.764411,18641.7%41.2%
50.00%260.756411,00142.9%58.3%
60.00%251.068611,06166.7%53.9%
33.33%240.857010,33140.0%28.6%
50.00%201.070910,95564.3%16.7%
45.00%200.949611,19044.4%45.5%
50.00%200.564110,01450.0%50.0%
53.33%154.275511,89166.7%44.4%
46.67%150.855312,73750.0%46.1%
50.00%141.15569,35250.0%50.0%
28.57%140.65319,15533.3%25.0%
42.86%140.756711,48460.0%33.3%
61.54%130.868312,77350.0%66.7%
53.85%131.76539,74562.5%40.0%
50.00%121.177011,04333.3%66.7%
66.67%120.879111,88660.0%71.4%
41.67%120.757211,41050.0%33.3%
58.33%121.34968,37866.7%50.0%
25.00%121.857210,37416.7%33.3%
41.67%122.385212,24340.0%42.9%
54.55%111.05419,02162.5%33.3%
45.45%111.156511,31150.0%42.9%
9.09%110.76379,40120.0%0.0%
36.36%115.065410,32250.0%28.6%
63.64%110.76719,78050.0%80.0%
40.00%100.862310,5760.0%57.1%
50.00%103.370811,60866.7%42.9%
50.00%100.966912,19533.3%57.1%
66.67%91.34688,78666.7%66.7%
66.67%91.96047,56150.0%100.0%
66.67%93.872611,92550.0%80.0%
87.50%80.66019,35783.3%100.0%
75.00%81.055810,55866.7%80.0%
37.50%80.954410,89950.0%33.3%
37.50%84.57118,78275.0%0.0%
50.00%81.258110,67766.7%40.0%
25.00%81.263010,7030.0%33.3%
50.00%80.768912,9270.0%57.1%
75.00%80.860311,67875.0%75.0%
28.57%75.760110,18766.7%0.0%
71.43%70.855511,58866.7%75.0%
57.14%73.979312,599100.0%50.0%
28.57%71.85859,49020.0%50.0%
66.67%65.659411,40050.0%75.0%
50.00%61.260410,615100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.073110,30733.3%66.7%
50.00%65.567511,447100.0%25.0%
83.33%60.957012,82550.0%100.0%
33.33%63.57009,98750.0%25.0%
50.00%61.995310,54750.0%50.0%
33.33%65.797012,33233.3%33.3%
33.33%61.375210,07950.0%25.0%
60.00%51.455211,081100.0%0.0%
80.00%53.671412,563100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.66479,65440.0%0.0%
20.00%53.397510,3070.0%50.0%
80.00%51.672711,280100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.857912,0550.0%50.0%
80.00%51.166210,20350.0%100.0%
20.00%50.871012,1960.0%33.3%
60.00%51.05497,53666.7%50.0%

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Skarner vs Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Yorick in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Yorick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Yorick's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Skarner do against Yorick in the early game?

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

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Skarner vs Yorick matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Yorick matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Yorick?

The best Skarner build against Yorick includes Fimbulwinter, Heartsteel, Bandlepipes 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 Yorick?

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

Does Skarner counter Yorick?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Yorick in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Skarner against Yorick?

When playing Skarner against Yorick, 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.