Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Warwickvs Skarner

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Skarner wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Warwick based on 10 games. Warwick wins the early laning phase while Skarner scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Skarner matchup.

Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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 - 40.0% win rateSkarner(40.0%)
Warwick - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
40.0% WR
VS
Skarner vs Warwick matchup - 60.0% win rate
Skarner
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Skarner Matchup?

Skarner wins the Warwick vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.7
CS / min
1.4
740
DMG / min
675
15,332
Gold / game
13,521
693
Heal / min
318
1,539
DMG Mitigated / min
2,292
1.2
CC / min
1.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Warwick vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Warwick's 40.0%, giving Skarner a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Skarner outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick needs to press advantages before Skarner reaches their power spikes, while Skarner should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Skarner leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner has a strong advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Skarner overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Warwick vs Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

Warwick is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Warwick holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.7Warwick
1.4Skarner
Warwick edges out Skarner by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Warwick.
Damage
740Warwick
675Skarner
Warwick deals 65 more champion damage per minute than Skarner. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Skarner choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Warwick's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,332Warwick
13,521Skarner
Warwick generates a commanding 1,811 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Skarner should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Warwick
1.4Skarner
Both Warwick and Skarner provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
2,232Warwick
2,610Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Warwick, healing and mitigating 379 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Warwick is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Warwick, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Warwick Build Against Skarner

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Skarner are Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King and Thornmail. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Skarner. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Warwick vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick0.0%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Late Game
Skarner
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick40.0%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Warwick and Skarner, with Warwick holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Skarner, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Warwick has the edge early, but Skarner gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Warwick Runes Against Skarner

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs SkarnerPrecision
Press the Attack - best Warwick rune vs SkarnerTriumph - best Warwick rune vs SkarnerLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs SkarnerLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Skarner
Sorcery rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs SkarnerSorcery
Celerity - best Warwick rune vs SkarnerWaterwalking - best Warwick rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Warwick the best tools to compete against Skarner in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.32%1761.164212,58347.6%41.5%
52.76%1631.165512,55654.9%51.1%
53.24%1391.068512,87950.9%54.9%
48.84%1291.060912,56847.5%50.0%
47.06%1191.063812,32145.9%48.3%
53.04%1151.062213,14554.0%52.3%
47.57%1031.165112,21753.1%42.6%
54.67%751.465511,78758.8%51.2%
44.59%741.583611,63841.7%47.4%
58.90%730.861111,89065.8%51.4%
54.79%732.062611,70148.5%60.0%
49.25%671.266012,57853.6%46.1%
40.32%621.164212,66441.7%39.5%
53.23%620.967313,28557.7%50.0%
55.17%581.060812,46150.0%58.8%
47.37%584.579212,00651.9%43.3%
47.37%571.564911,24348.1%46.7%
48.15%541.263711,99540.7%55.6%
43.75%481.061012,50650.0%39.3%
51.11%451.164311,48752.0%50.0%
45.45%442.765212,48747.4%44.0%
51.16%432.170612,77138.9%60.0%
52.38%421.066813,15552.6%52.2%
64.29%421.175214,41853.9%69.0%
54.76%424.175911,83653.3%55.6%
51.22%411.963913,73538.5%57.1%
55.00%402.267212,08161.1%50.0%
56.41%391.870111,62452.4%61.1%
41.03%391.169113,08047.1%36.4%
54.05%371.364011,79657.9%50.0%
51.35%375.485012,58845.0%58.8%
45.95%371.453411,13447.8%42.9%
51.35%370.860510,91345.5%60.0%
36.11%361.267013,41741.7%33.3%
58.33%360.967813,18660.0%57.1%
42.86%350.967512,29847.6%35.7%
42.86%351.071111,93426.7%55.0%
50.00%341.064812,42946.1%52.4%
45.16%312.582512,83650.0%40.0%
51.61%311.273213,68953.9%50.0%
50.00%301.163911,68652.9%46.1%
56.67%302.373913,51683.3%38.9%
56.00%255.482911,91944.4%62.5%
48.00%251.263914,49828.6%55.6%
24.00%250.955810,67318.8%33.3%
75.00%241.673414,51887.5%68.8%
37.50%241.866812,95737.5%37.5%
50.00%224.080613,23557.1%46.7%
35.00%201.656611,36630.0%40.0%
52.63%192.667711,38436.4%75.0%
42.11%191.157312,80662.5%27.3%
72.22%186.11,06612,17975.0%66.7%
35.29%174.080812,84733.3%37.5%
50.00%165.58299,63650.0%50.0%
66.67%156.11,07013,37760.0%80.0%
46.67%153.477911,47142.9%50.0%
50.00%145.894713,39850.0%50.0%
78.57%140.862213,282100.0%70.0%
53.85%131.083712,93725.0%100.0%
46.15%131.158012,47357.1%33.3%
61.54%136.191712,50460.0%62.5%
41.67%121.867112,97242.9%40.0%
41.67%126.089314,41240.0%42.9%
72.73%116.16869,46770.0%100.0%
81.82%110.855412,37080.0%83.3%
60.00%106.571212,73440.0%80.0%
20.00%106.078812,40725.0%16.7%
40.00%101.774015,3320.0%40.0%
77.78%96.893213,831100.0%60.0%
25.00%80.861013,8140.0%28.6%
62.50%85.669711,14750.0%75.0%
75.00%85.072110,45780.0%66.7%
62.50%86.088512,555100.0%50.0%
14.29%70.853610,81225.0%0.0%
42.86%76.370610,17450.0%33.3%
14.29%76.570110,24533.3%0.0%
42.86%72.682714,23150.0%40.0%
57.14%72.349411,45866.7%50.0%
66.67%63.984714,55033.3%100.0%
33.33%65.878714,3000.0%40.0%
0.00%61.149511,7290.0%0.0%
33.33%63.674715,3530.0%33.3%
80.00%56.51,10512,50466.7%100.0%
40.00%50.953111,44625.0%100.0%

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Warwick vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Warwick vs Skarner matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Warwick's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Warwick do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Skarner with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Skarner takes over the Warwick vs Skarner matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Skarner scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Skarner matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Warwick with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Skarner?

The best Warwick build against Skarner includes Titanic Hydra, Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Skarner?

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

Does Warwick counter Skarner?

No, Warwick struggles against Skarner with only a 40.0% win rate. Skarner has the advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Skarner's lead.

How do I play Warwick against Skarner?

When playing Warwick against Skarner, play cautiously and avoid Skarner's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Skarner has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.