Max order
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Core
Runes, masteries, skill order and items on this page mirror what is actually being played in Classic on patch 26.16, not a reconstruction of a 2013 patch.
+1.7% attack speed×9
+1.41 armor×9
+0.15 magic resist per level (+2.7 at champion level 18)×9
+1.5% movement speed×3
Skill Leveling Order
Max order Q → W → EQQQQQWWWWWEEEEE
RRRMax in the order Q → W → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
Item Build
Live Classic, patch 26.16Data collected 2026-08-16Build path · Hunter's Machete → Health Potion → Boots of Mobility → Trinity Force → Spirit of the Ancient Golem → Wriggle's Lantern
Open with Hunter's Machete + Health Potion.Boots of Mobility››
Masteries
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0/121 points into Defense to hold the lane and survive trades.
Base Stats
Lv1 · growth · Lv18Skills
Passive · Q · W · E · R
Basic attacks lower all ability cooldowns by 0.5 seconds. Double effect when attacking champions.
Skarner lashes out with his claws, dealing physical damage to all nearby enemies and charging himself with Crystal Energy for several seconds if a unit is struck. If he casts Crystal Slash again while powered by Crystal Energy, he deals bonus magic damage and slows all targets hit.
Skarner gains a shield, and while the shield persists his movement speed and attack speed are both increased.
Skarner summons a blast of crystalline energy which deals damage to enemies struck and marks them. Striking enemies will consume the mark to heal Skarner. Killing targets outright will also activate the heal.
Skarner suppresses an enemy champion and deals magic damage to it. During this time, Skarner can move freely and will drag his helpless victim around with him. When the effect ends, Skarner's target will be dealt additional damage.
Champion Tips
Riot officialPlaying as
- Your basic attacks will reduce the cooldown of your abilities--use basic attacks between Crystal Slashes for maximum damage.
- Hit a number of enemies with Fracture, and then follow up with a Crystal Slash to quickly gain a lot of health.
- Impale is extremely powerful when you use it to position an enemy so your allies can attack them.
Playing against
- Skarner can't harm you very much outside of short range, so stay away from him!
- Skarner's movement speed and attack speed are increased as long as his shield, Crystalline Exoskeleton, persists. Attack him to lower his speed.
- Some Skarners will have lots of defensive items, while others may build offensively. Check the items your enemy has to determine how to beat them.
Frequently Asked
The quick answers, straight from this buildWhat runes for Skarner?
Marks Greater Mark of Attack Speed 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Movement Speed 3
What mastery setup for Skarner?
0/21/9 split. 21 points into Defense to hold the lane and survive trades.
What is Skarner’s skill order?
Max in the order Q → W → E, taking R whenever available. Max in the order Q → W → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
What is Skarner’s item build?
Start: Hunter's Machete + Health Potion → Boots: Boots of Mobility → Core: Trinity Force · Spirit of the Ancient Golem · Wriggle's Lantern
Who is Skarner weak against?
Nunu / Janna
Lore
Centuries ago, there lived a race of creatures as ferocious as they were wise. The Brackern were unusual beings blessed with the earth's primal magic, embodied in the form of crystals. Their kind knew of an arcane ritual to bind their life's essence ...
