Skarner the Primordial Sovereign
The ancient, colossal brackern Skarner is revered in Ixtal as one of the founding members of its ruling caste, the Yun Tal. Devoted to keeping his nation safe from the rest of the world, Skarner dwells in a chamber beneath Ixaocan where he can hear the vibrations of the earth and detect potential threats. As more members of the Yun Tal begin questioning Ixtal's self-isolation, Skarner grows increasingly paranoid and will do anything to keep Ixtal and its people safe—no matter the cost.
Threads of Vibration
Skarner's Attacks, Shattered Earth, Upheaval, and Impale, apply Quaking. At max stacks of Quaking, enemies take max Health magic damage over its duration.
Shattered Earth / Upheaval
Skarner rips a boulder from the earth that empowers his attacks and can be thrown as a powerful projectile.
Cost:- 45
Cooldown:- 8/
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Range:- 400
Seismic Bastion
Skarner gains a shield and creates an earthquake whose shockwave damages and slows foes.
Cost:- 60/
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Cooldown:- 10/
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Range:- 700
Ixtal's Impact
Skarner charges forward and passes through terrain. If he collides with a champion or large monster, he'll slam them into the next wall he hits to damage and stun them.
Cost:- 50/
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Cooldown:- 22/
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Range:- 1700
Impale
Skarner's tails lash forward to suppress enemy champions. Once suppressed, the victims will be dragged along by Skarner as he moves around.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
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- 90
Range:- 625
- Tank,
- Fighter
Patch 26.1 Skarner Changes
Quick overview of Skarner's optimal setup in League of Legends. Skarner's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, using Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning for maximum effectiveness. Skarner performs well against Elise, MonkeyKing, Vi but struggles against Rammus, Lillia, Gwen.
- Skarner's Top Build
- Skarner's Best Runes
- Skarner's Top Matchups
- Skarner's Counters
Skarner's base statistics in League of Legends. Skarner has 630 base health, 63 attack damage, 33 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Skarner's stats is crucial for maximizing Skarner's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Skarner's stats against other champions to see how Skarner ranks.
AP:0
AD:63(5 per level)
AS:0(2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:320(40 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.75 per level)
Health:630(110 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.75 per level)
Armor:33(4.5 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:150(150 per level)
Skarner Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Skarner Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.35% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 44.00% in 30 minute games. Understanding Skarner Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Skarner's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 9.9%, Late Game: 18.6%, Objective Control: 40.9%, Supportive Strength: 76.3%, Creep Farming: 19.2%, Damage: 17.4%. These percentile rankings show how Skarner compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Skarner include Naafiri, Volibear, Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Skarner in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Skarner, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Skarner exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Skarner's performance shows a 8.0% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Skarner rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (42.9% win rate), players may struggle to execute Skarner's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (50.8% win rate), Skarner's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Skarner has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Skarner should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (42.9%), Bronze (48.8%), Silver (46.5%), Gold (47.2%), Platinum (44.3%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Skarner's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Skarner an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Skarner
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Elise and Wukong
- Optimal rune setup achieves 70.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Rammus (9.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Skarner into favorable matchups like Elise where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Resolve + $Inspiration rune setup for a $70.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Skarner Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Skarner in League of Legends?
Skarner is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Skarner ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Skarner's win rate?
Skarner has a 46.81% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Skarner's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Skarner?
Champions similar to Skarner include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Skarner in League of Legends.
How does Skarner perform during different match durations?
Skarner's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Skarner's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Skarner's performance at different game lengths.