
- Win Rate
- 50.8%
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%
- Ban Rate
- 0.2%
Skarner Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 945
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 20, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Skarner Good in Patch 26.20?
Skarner is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Jungle. That is up 3.4 points from Patch 26.19. Skarner is banned in 0.2% of games and present (picked or banned) in 1.5%.
- Tier
- C
- Win Rate
- 50.8%
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%
- Ban Rate
- 0.2%
- Win rate change
- +3.4vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Skarner →
Skarner Roles
Skarner goes Jungle in 83% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Skarner Changes
Quick overview of Skarner's optimal setup in League of Legends. Skarner's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Heartsteel, Thornmail, using Aftershock, Shield Bash, Conditioning for maximum effectiveness. Skarner performs well against Naafiri, Viego, Sylas but struggles against Warwick, Shyvana, Kayn.
Skarner Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Skarner stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage mitigated: better than 98% of champions
- Crowd control: better than 82% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage to buildings: below 81% of champions
- CS: below 81% of champions
- Damage to champions: below 80% of champions
Skarner ranks in the 45.3 percentile for early game strength, 77.4 percentile for late game scaling, 31.4 percentile for objective control, 54.7 percentile for support strength, 3.8 percentile for creep farming, and 17.0 percentile for damage output.
Skarner demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 100.0% decrease from Iron to GM tiers. This pattern suggests that Skarner may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Skarner achieves a 100.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in GM. This trend often indicates that Skarner's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (100.0%), Bronze (66.7%), Silver (55.0%), Gold (50.0%), Platinum (38.9%)) suggests that while Skarner can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Skarner's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Skarner is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Skarner, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Skarner at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Skarner Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Skarner matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

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 60.00% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 42.74% in 40 minute games. Understanding Skarner Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Skarner Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Skarner good in Patch 26.20?
Skarner is average this patch: C tier as Jungle with a 50.8% win rate.
What lane is Skarner played in?
Mostly Jungle (83% of ranked games), also Top (10%), Support (6%).
How often is Skarner banned?
Skarner is banned in 0.2% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 1.5%.
What is Skarner good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Skarner stands out for Damage mitigated (98/100), Crowd control (82/100).
Which champions are similar to Skarner?
Champions that play like Skarner: Jax, Xin Zhao, Singed.







