- Win Rate
- 48.5%
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Skarner Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 699
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 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 weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Jungle — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Skarner's 48.5% win rate ranks #37 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #46. That is up 1.1 points from Patch 26.19. Skarner is banned in 0.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 1.6%.
- Tier
- F
- Win Rate
- 48.5%#37 of 47 Jungle
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%#46 of 47 Jungle
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
- Win rate change
- +1.1vs 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 78% 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 Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning for maximum effectiveness. Skarner performs well against LeeSin, MonkeyKing, Vi but struggles against Diana, Warwick, Trundle.
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 84% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage to champions: below 80% of champions
- CS: below 79% of champions
- Damage to buildings: below 78% of champions
Skarner ranks in the 81.5 percentile for early game strength, 3.7 percentile for late game scaling, 24.1 percentile for objective control, 55.6 percentile for support strength, 5.6 percentile for creep farming, and 18.5 percentile for damage output.
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 13.6% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Skarner rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (36.4% 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 Master (50.0% 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 (36.4%), Bronze (42.4%), Silver (44.6%), Gold (42.1%), Platinum (52.3%)) 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.
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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 55.45% win rate in 30 minute games, while performing lowest at 16.67% in 50+ 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?
Not this patch: Skarner is F tier as Jungle with a 48.5% win rate. That win rate ranks #37 of 47 Jungle champions.
What lane is Skarner played in?
Mostly Jungle (78% of ranked games), also Top (10%), Support (10%).
How often is Skarner banned?
Skarner is banned in 0.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 1.6%.
What is Skarner good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Skarner stands out for Damage mitigated (98/100), Crowd control (84/100).
Which champions are similar to Skarner?
Champions that play like Skarner: Jax, Xin Zhao, Singed.