Trundle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Trundlevs Skarner

FFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Trundle vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Trundle wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Skarner based on 6 games. Trundle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Trundle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Trundle vs Skarner matchup.

Trundle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Trundle performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Skarner - 66.7% win rateSkarner(66.7%)
Trundle - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Trundle
66.7% WR
VS
Skarner vs Trundle matchup - 33.3% win rate
Skarner
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Trundle vs Skarner Matchup?

Trundle wins the Trundle vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Trundle
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.5
558
DMG / min
585
10,647
Gold / game
11,424
656
Heal / min
310
1,042
DMG Mitigated / min
1,775
0.8
CC / min
1.3
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Trundle vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Trundle vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Trundle wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Skarner's 33.3%, giving Trundle a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Trundle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Skarner leads by 0.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Trundle players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Trundle vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Trundle in League of Legends

Skarner is favored during the laning phase against Trundle, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Skarner holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Trundle
1.5Skarner
Skarner edges out Trundle by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Skarner.
Damage
558Trundle
585Skarner
Damage output is virtually even between Trundle and Skarner, with only 27 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,647Trundle
11,424Skarner
Skarner earns 778 more gold per game than Trundle, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Skarner slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Trundle
1.3Skarner
Skarner provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Trundle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Skarner coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,698Trundle
2,084Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Trundle, healing and mitigating 387 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Trundle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Trundle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Trundle Build Against Skarner

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Trundle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Trundle against Skarner are Dead Man's Plate, Blade of The Ruined King and Trinity Force. This combination gives Trundle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Skarner. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Trundle vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Trundle
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Trundle early game win rateTrundle60.0%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner40.0%
Late Game
Trundle
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Trundle late game win rateTrundle100.0%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner0.0%

Trundle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Skarner. This lopsided early game means Trundle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Trundle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Skarner. Extended games heavily favor Trundle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Trundle holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Trundle Runes Against Skarner

Precision rune tree - Trundle primary runes vs SkarnerPrecision
Press the Attack - best Trundle rune vs SkarnerTriumph - best Trundle rune vs SkarnerLegend: Alacrity - best Trundle rune vs SkarnerCoup de Grace - best Trundle rune vs Skarner
Inspiration rune tree - Trundle secondary runes vs SkarnerInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Trundle rune vs SkarnerApproach Velocity - best Trundle rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Trundle to press their advantage against Skarner, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Trundle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Trundle's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Trundle build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Trundle matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
32.14%846.877812,11935.7%28.6%
66.00%505.872111,90570.0%60.0%
40.00%455.970811,51336.8%42.3%
52.50%406.773412,29754.5%50.0%
40.00%402.866512,72143.8%37.5%
37.50%406.072811,99952.6%23.8%
43.59%395.676012,15258.3%37.0%
39.47%384.862311,15033.3%45.0%
43.24%375.550311,47457.9%27.8%
41.67%362.460011,67426.3%58.8%
44.12%346.556711,32742.1%46.7%
50.00%305.871611,65857.1%43.8%
43.33%302.469512,34242.9%43.8%
55.17%294.055610,66655.0%55.6%
62.96%271.669012,72763.6%62.5%
50.00%267.387414,03772.7%33.3%
30.77%266.996513,40825.0%35.7%
44.00%251.652012,00646.1%41.7%
44.00%251.364613,53730.0%53.3%
44.00%255.792912,41454.5%35.7%
52.00%256.289312,31554.5%50.0%
41.67%242.163612,42850.0%35.7%
45.83%246.469610,93028.6%70.0%
58.33%246.379411,06760.0%55.6%
43.48%236.172310,99844.4%42.9%
45.45%226.765413,24450.0%41.7%
40.91%226.575314,5620.0%52.9%
50.00%226.567113,39842.9%53.3%
47.62%216.975313,53066.7%40.0%
47.62%211.455012,56557.1%42.9%
61.90%217.378412,61170.0%54.5%
42.11%191.464313,49675.0%33.3%
47.37%196.381311,59655.6%40.0%
44.44%186.881512,48762.5%30.0%
55.56%181.253413,04471.4%45.5%
35.29%173.264712,10650.0%27.3%
29.41%176.477612,43716.7%36.4%
31.25%167.277312,19916.7%40.0%
75.00%161.265212,313100.0%42.9%
60.00%156.279811,49662.5%57.1%
80.00%151.367413,663100.0%70.0%
66.67%156.373611,37060.0%70.0%
57.14%142.563813,00060.0%55.6%
42.86%146.974110,51044.4%40.0%
35.71%141.052811,65916.7%50.0%
38.46%131.063312,42150.0%28.6%
41.67%123.94929,99950.0%33.3%
16.67%121.660013,05040.0%0.0%
33.33%126.670612,34142.9%20.0%
50.00%126.66339,78544.4%66.7%
25.00%126.949610,03911.1%66.7%
18.18%112.960910,66416.7%20.0%
36.36%117.177610,35657.1%0.0%
54.55%115.46509,08242.9%75.0%
36.36%111.261312,64566.7%0.0%
27.27%115.84888,95416.7%40.0%
40.00%101.370810,86233.3%50.0%
50.00%107.162211,735100.0%16.7%
60.00%101.559111,23940.0%80.0%
60.00%101.747210,12760.0%60.0%
66.67%91.864313,32050.0%80.0%
22.22%92.568913,31250.0%14.3%
33.33%92.165111,15460.0%0.0%
66.67%91.563213,040100.0%40.0%
44.44%93.647611,26616.7%100.0%
33.33%91.577414,8760.0%37.5%
37.50%85.670412,06833.3%40.0%
25.00%83.862213,62333.3%20.0%
50.00%87.097013,53660.0%33.3%
37.50%83.871012,80750.0%33.3%
50.00%86.571013,230100.0%20.0%
37.50%85.660112,56450.0%33.3%
85.71%76.665414,588100.0%80.0%
0.00%76.659711,2270.0%0.0%
14.29%71.440510,90620.0%0.0%
71.43%71.257912,19675.0%66.7%
16.67%64.360113,02233.3%0.0%
50.00%65.95558,10140.0%100.0%
66.67%61.865313,01966.7%66.7%
33.33%60.665611,7820.0%66.7%
66.67%60.955810,64760.0%100.0%
16.67%65.353710,7740.0%50.0%
33.33%66.85168,53925.0%50.0%
80.00%54.448312,00966.7%100.0%
20.00%55.441111,06933.3%0.0%
60.00%57.976015,3990.0%75.0%
80.00%52.287715,412100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.141410,73466.7%0.0%

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Trundle vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Trundle do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Trundle wins the Trundle vs Skarner matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Skarner's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Trundle do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Trundle has the advantage against Skarner with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Trundle players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Trundle do against Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Trundle takes over the Trundle vs Skarner matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Trundle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Trundle vs Skarner matchup?

Trundle wins the matchup against Skarner with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Trundle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Trundle build against Skarner?

The best Trundle build against Skarner includes Dead Man's Plate, Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Trundle runes against Skarner?

The best Trundle runes against Skarner use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Trundle vs Skarner matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Trundle counter Skarner?

Yes, Trundle has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 66.7% win rate. Trundle strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Trundle against Skarner?

When playing Trundle against Skarner, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.