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Skarner the Primordial Sovereign

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.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Threads of Vibration

    Skarner's Attacks, Shattered Earth, Upheaval, and Impale, apply Quaking. At max stacks of Quaking, enemies take max Health magic damage over its duration.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Shattered Earth / Upheaval

    Skarner rips a boulder from the earth that empowers his attacks and can be thrown as a powerful projectile.

    Cost:
    • 45
    Cooldown:
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 7
    Range:
    • 400
  • [object Object] W spell

    Seismic Bastion

    Skarner gains a shield and creates an earthquake whose shockwave damages and slows foes.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 700
  • [object Object] E spell

    Ixtal's Impact

    Skarner charges forward and passes through terrain. If he collides with a champion or large monster, he'll slam them into the next wall he hits to damage and stun them.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70
    Cooldown:
    • 22/
    • 21/
    • 20/
    • 19/
    • 18
    Range:
    • 1700
  • [object Object] R spell

    Impale

    Skarner's tails lash forward to suppress enemy champions. Once suppressed, the victims will be dragged along by Skarner as he moves around.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 120/
    • 105/
    • 90
    Range:
    • 625
Classes:
  • Tank,
  • Fighter
50.57%Win Rate
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Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:63(3 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(2 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:320(40 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:7(0.75 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:630(110 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:7(0.75 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:33(4.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:335
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:150(150 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Skarner is able to soak a lot of damage, making them much more viable in the frontline taking damage to protect less tanky teammates.
  • Skarner has a high rate of healing compared to other champions. They may be good at exchanging hit trades in lane or before teamfights since they can recover damage taken very well.
  • Skarner has a much early late game win rate than their late game win rate. Take advantage of this by playing aggressive early on and trying to snowball through kills.
  • Skarner has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Skarner excells at supporting other champions, and should prioritize helping carrying type champions again kills and snowball.

Best Rune Build

Primary Tree

ResolveResolve
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying
AftershockAftershock
GuardianGuardian
DemolishDemolish
Font of LifeFont of Life
Shield BashShield Bash
ConditioningConditioning
Second WindSecond Wind
Bone PlatingBone Plating
OvergrowthOvergrowth
RevitalizeRevitalize
UnflinchingUnflinching

Secondary Tree

InspirationInspiration
Glacial AugmentGlacial Augment
Unsealed SpellbookUnsealed Spellbook
First StrikeFirst Strike
Hextech FlashtraptionHextech Flashtraption
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Cash BackCash Back
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Time Warp TonicTime Warp Tonic
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
Approach VelocityApproach Velocity
Jack Of All TradesJack Of All Trades

Gameplay Tips

Playing Skarner

  • Basic attacks apply Quaking. Stick to your target and re-apply it for maximum damage.
  • Capturing Crystal Spires before attempting neutral objectives or team fights around them improves Skarner's performance in said fights dramatically.
  • Impale is extremely powerful when you use it to position an enemy so your allies can attack them.

Playing Against Skarner

  • Ixtal's Impact can be stopped by any stun, root, or knock-up. Save a key cooldown if he's coming for a gank!
  • Impale can be dodged. Use Flash or another ability to get out of reach.
  • Skarner's sustained damage can eventually take you down. Be careful not to ignore him.

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