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

Skarnervs Zyra

FTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Skarner vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zyra wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Skarner based on 5 games. Zyra 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 Zyra 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
Zyra - 20.0% win rateZyra(20.0%)
Skarner - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
20.0% WR
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Zyra vs Skarner matchup - 80.0% win rate
Zyra
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Zyra Matchup?

Zyra wins the Skarner vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.5
531
DMG / min
814
9,512
Gold / game
11,641
268
Heal / min
203
1,532
DMG Mitigated / min
336
1.2
CC / min
1.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Skarner vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 20.0%, giving Zyra a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Zyra 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 sustain, where Skarner leads by 1,261 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

Zyra wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

Zyra is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zyra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Skarner
1.5Zyra
Zyra edges out Skarner by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zyra.
Damage
531Skarner
814Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Skarner by 283 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,512Skarner
11,641Zyra
Zyra generates a commanding 2,129 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Zyra 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
1.2Skarner
1.9Zyra
Zyra provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Skarner, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zyra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,800Skarner
539Zyra
Skarner vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 1,261 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Skarner Build Against Zyra

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zyra, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Zyra are Titanic Hydra, Warmog's Armor and Overlord's Bloodmail. 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 Zyra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Skarner vs Zyra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Zyra early game win rateZyra100.0%
Late Game
Zyra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner33.3%
Zyra late game win rateZyra66.7%

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

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zyra 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 Zyra

Domination rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs ZyraDomination
Hail of Blades - best Skarner rune vs ZyraCheap Shot - best Skarner rune vs ZyraGrisly Mementos - best Skarner rune vs ZyraUltimate Hunter - best Skarner rune vs Zyra
Resolve rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs ZyraResolve
Shield Bash - best Skarner rune vs ZyraOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Zyra
100.0% WR

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


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 Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Skarner vs Zyra matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Skarner do against Zyra in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Skarner with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Skarner do against Zyra in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Skarner vs Zyra matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Skarner vs Zyra matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Skarner with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Zyra?

The best Skarner build against Zyra includes Titanic Hydra, Warmog's Armor, Overlord's Bloodmail 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 Zyra?

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

Does Skarner counter Zyra?

No, Skarner struggles against Zyra with only a 20.0% win rate. Zyra has the advantage in this matchup. Skarner players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zyra's lead.

How do I play Skarner against Zyra?

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