How to counter Skarner
Skarner is a tank who deals physical damage. Key traits: crowd control, high mobility.
Best picks against Skarner
8.7 Kog'Maw Marksmanstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Brand Magestrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Cho'Gath Tankstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Darius Fighterstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Gwen Fighterstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Janna Supportpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
8.2 Mordekaiser Fighterstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Morgana Supportresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
Items to buy against Skarner
- Dead Man's Platevs physical damage
- Guardian Angelvs physical damage
- Zhonya's Hourglassvs physical damage
- Black Cleaverarmor penetration
- Lord Dominik's Regardsarmor penetration
- Void Staffmagic penetration
Suggested build for Skarner
- Plated Steelcaps
- Sunfire Aegis
- Thornmail
- Force of Nature
- Randuin's Omen
- Gargoyle Stoneplate
Keystone rune
- AftershockKeystone rune
- Battle spell: Flash + Ignite
How to play against Skarner
- Skarner has crowd control: tenacity boots or spells like Purify shorten it.
- Skarner is very mobile: use your crowd control after it dashes.
- Skarner is a tank: buy penetration and focus the enemy damage dealers first.
- Skarner deals physical damage: armor items slow it down.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Skarner?
The strongest picks against Skarner right now are Kog'Maw, Brand, and Cho'Gath. Kog'Maw stands out: strong against tanks.
What items should I buy against Skarner?
The most useful items against Skarner: Dead Man's Plate, Guardian Angel, Zhonya's Hourglass, Black Cleaver, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Void Staff.
What is the best build for Skarner?
Suggested build for Skarner: Plated Steelcaps, Sunfire Aegis, Thornmail, Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen, and Gargoyle Stoneplate. Keystone rune: Aftershock.
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