- Win Rate
- 49.7%
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%
- Ban Rate
- 0.2%
Skarner Jungle Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.21
- Games
- 938
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 3, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Best Jungle Skarner runes for LoL Patch 26.21 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (52.3% WR, 43.8% pick rate). Skarner's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Approach Velocity, Magical Footwear.
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
Shield BashWhenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals
You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Approach VelocityGain
Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Legend: AlacrityGain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Every Skarner Jungle Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.21)
907 gamesSkarner Jungle runs Grasp of the Undying in 65% of games, with a 50.2% win rate. Inspiration is the usual secondary tree (79%). Standard stat shards: Ability Haste (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasp of the UndyingMost played | 65.0% | 50.2% | 590 |
 Aftershock | 17.8% | 49.1% | 161 |
| Conqueror | 12.8% | 50.9% | 116 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 InspirationMost played | 79.4% | 50.4% | 720 |
| Resolve | 13.7% | 49.2% | 124 |
Pick rate is the share of Skarner games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Skarner Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Skarner players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| OvergrowthMost played | 94.2% | 49.8% | 854 |
| Conditioning | 93.5% | 50.1% | 848 |
| Shield Bash | 82.7% | 49.9% | 750 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magical FootwearMost played | 77.8% | 50.8% | 706 |
| Approach Velocity | 61.0% | 50.8% | 553 |
 Cosmic Insight | 18.1% | 49.4% | 164 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriumphMost played | 15.9% | 46.5% | 144 |
| Legend: Alacrity | 15.9% | 45.1% | 144 |
| Last Stand | 13.3% | 47.1% | 121 |
Skarner Stat Shards
Which stat shards Skarner players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health Scaling (flex)Most played | 92.3% | 49.1% | 837 |
| Health Scaling (defense) | 91.6% | 49.7% | 831 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 86.8% | 49.9% | 787 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 9.4% | 42.4% | 85 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 5.4% | 55.1% | 49 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 4.7% | 55.8% | 43 |
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Skarner Runes FAQ - Patch 26.21
What is the best keystone for Skarner Jungle?
Grasp of the Undying: Skarner Jungle takes it in 65% of ranked games and wins 50.2% of 590 games. Alternatives: Aftershock (18%, 49.1%), Conqueror (13%, 50.9%).
What stat shards should Skarner take?
Most Skarner players take Ability Haste (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Skarner runes in patch 26.21?
The best Skarner runes in patch 26.21 use the Resolve tree with Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, and the Inspiration tree with Approach Velocity and Magical Footwear. This rune setup achieves a 52.3% win rate with a 43.8% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Skarner's best rune page?
Skarner's best rune page has a 52.3% win rate in patch 26.21, which is +2.6% compared to Skarner's average win rate. This rune setup has a 43.8% pick rate among Skarner players.
What keystone should I use on Skarner?
Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Skarner in patch 26.21. This keystone synergizes well with Skarner's kit and provides a 52.3% win rate.
What is Skarner's primary rune tree?
Skarner's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Skarner are Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, with Grasp of the Undying being the keystone of choice.
What is Skarner's secondary rune tree?
Skarner's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Approach Velocity and Magical Footwear, which complement Skarner's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Skarner?
An alternative Skarner rune setup uses alternative keystone from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Skarner's runes?
Skarner's top rune page has a 43.8% pick rate in patch 26.21. This indicates that 43.8% of Skarner players use the Grasp of the Undying setup with Resolve and Inspiration trees.