SkarnerRunes
Best Skarner runes for LoL Patch 26.5 - Aftershock from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (52.9% WR, 12.1% pick rate). Skarner's optimal primary runes are Aftershock, Shield Bash, Conditioning, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Cosmic Insight, Magical Footwear.
Primary Tree
Resolve
AftershockAfter immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 35 + 80% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.
Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health)
Cooldown: 20s
Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)
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.
Cosmic Insight+
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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
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
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Skarner Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Skarner runes in patch 26.5?
The best Skarner runes in patch 26.5 use the Resolve tree with Aftershock, Shield Bash, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, and the Inspiration tree with Cosmic Insight and Magical Footwear. This rune setup achieves a 52.9% win rate with a 12.1% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Skarner's best rune page?
Skarner's best rune page has a 52.9% win rate in patch 26.5, which is +9.5% compared to Skarner's average win rate. This rune setup has a 12.1% pick rate among Skarner players.
What keystone should I use on Skarner?
Aftershock from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Skarner in patch 26.5. This keystone synergizes well with Skarner's kit and provides a 52.9% win rate.
What is Skarner's primary rune tree?
Skarner's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Skarner are Aftershock, Shield Bash, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, with Aftershock 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 Cosmic Insight and Magical Footwear, which complement Skarner's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Skarner?
An alternative Skarner rune setup uses Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve 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 12.1% pick rate in patch 26.5. This indicates that 12.1% of Skarner players use the Aftershock setup with Resolve and Inspiration trees.