Skarner the Crystal Vanguard

FighterTank

SKARNER STATS

Attack
  • Attack Damage
    65 ( + 4.5 )
  • Attack Speed
    0.625 ( +0%)
  • Attack Range
    125
  • Critical Hit Chance
    0 ( + 0 )
Defense
  • HP
    650 ( + 99 )
  • HP Regeneration
    9 ( + 0.85 )
  • Armor
    38 ( + 5 )
  • Magic Resistance
    32 ( + 2.05 )
Other
  • Mana
    320 ( + 60 )
  • Mana Regenration
    7.2 ( + 0.45 )
  • Move Speed
    335

SKARNER SPELLS

  • Crystal Spires
    Crystal Spires

    Skarner's presence causes crystals to spawn in set locations around the map. Crystals can be captured by either team by standing close to them. When near crystals his team owns, Skarner gains Move Speed, attack speed, and increased mana regeneration.

  • Crystal Slash
    Crystal Slash
    • Cost: 10 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 350

    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.

    Passive: Attacks against champions reduce this Ability's Cooldown by {{ tooltipchampioncdreducer }} second(s). Attacks against minions reduce it by {{ tooltipminioncdreducer }} second(s).
    Active: Skarner slashes wildly, dealing {{ qdamagecalc }} plus {{ qbonusdamage }}% max Health physical damage to nearby enemies. If at least one enemy was hit, Skarner becomes charged for 5 seconds. While charged, this Ability deals an additional {{ bonusqdamagecalc }} plus {{ qbonusdamage }}% max Health magic damage.

  • Crystalline Exoskeleton
    Crystalline Exoskeleton
    • Cost: 60 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 1

    Skarner gains a shield and has increased Move Speed while the shield persists.

    Skarner gains {{ totalshield }} Shield for 6 seconds. While active, Skarner gains 8/10/12/14/16% Move Speed, increasing up to 16/20/24/28/32% Move Speed over 3 seconds.

  • Fracture
    Fracture
    • Cost: 55 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 980

    Skarner summons a blast of crystalline energy which deals damage to enemies struck and slows them. Basic attacking these enemies within a short window will stun them.

    Passive: Consuming this Ability's mark or using Impale reduces this Abilty's Cooldown by the duration of the crowd control.
    Active: Skarner blasts crystalline energy, dealing {{ totalmagicdamage }} magic damage, Slowing by 30/35/40/45/50% for 2.5 seconds, and marking for 5 seconds. Skarner's next Attack against a marked enemy consumes it to deal an additional 30/50/70/90/110 physical damage and Stun for 1.25 second(s).

  • Impale
    Impale
    • Cost: 100 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 350

    Skarner suppresses an enemy champion and deals damage to it. During this time, Skarner can move freely and will drag his helpless victim around with him. When the effect ends, the target will be dealt additional damage.

    Skarner impales an enemy champion, Suppressing them for {{ rduration }} seconds, dealing {{ physicaldamage }} physical damage and {{ magicdamage }} magic damage at the beginning and end of the duration. While Suppressing, Skarner can move and will drag his helpless victim around with him.

SKARNER COUNTER/TIPS

Skarner Ally Tips

  • Basic attacks reduce the cooldown of Crystal Slash. Use them as often as possible 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.
  • Strong against:

Skarner Enemy Tips

  • Skarner can't harm you very much outside of short range, so stay away from him!
  • Skarner's Move Speed is increased as long as his shield, Crystalline Exoskeleton, persists. Attack him to lower his speed.
  • Skarner is especially dangerous when inside Crystal Spire zones his team controls. Try to capture them ahead of time if a fight may break out around them.

How to counter Skarner:

SKARNER Build

SKARNER SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashTeleport

SKARNER REFORGED RUNES

Precision

Lethal TempoPresence of MindLegend: TenacityLast Stand

Resolve

ConditioningUnflinching

SKARNER ABILITY ORDER

Crystal Slash 3 14 15 17 18
Crystalline Exoskeleton 2 8 10 12 13
Fracture 1 4 5 7 9
Impale 6 11 16

SKARNER ITEMS

Starting Items

Doran's ShieldHealth PotionStealth Ward

First Back

Tear of the GoddessBoots

Mythic and Boots

Divine SundererMercury's Treads

Legendaries

MuramanaRanduin's OmenBlade of The Ruined KingBlack Cleaver

Full Build

Divine SundererMercury's TreadsMuramanaRanduin's OmenBlade of The Ruined KingBlack Cleaver

Alternative 4th items

Force of NatureHullbreaker

SKARNER SUMMONER SPELLS

SmiteFlash

SKARNER REFORGED RUNES

Inspiration

Glacial AugmentHextech FlashtraptionBiscuit DeliveryApproach Velocity

Sorcery

TranscendenceNimbus Cloak

SKARNER ABILITY ORDER

Crystal Slash 2 4 5 7 8
Crystalline Exoskeleton 3 14 15 17 18
Fracture 1 9 10 12 13
Impale 6 11 16

SKARNER ITEMS

SCCarner Main Build.

EvenshroudBootsAbyssal MaskDead Man's PlateDemonic EmbraceGargoyle StoneplateSterak's Gage

Bruiser Skarner (NOT SCCarner)

Turbo ChemtankStridebreakerGoredrinkerFrostfire GauntletBlade of The Ruined KingSterak's GageRavenous HydraBlack CleaverSpirit Visage

SKARNER SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashGhost

SKARNER REFORGED RUNES

Precision

ConquerorTriumphLegend: TenacityCoup de Grace

Resolve

Shield BashConditioning

SKARNER ABILITY ORDER

Crystal Slash 2 8 10 12 13
Crystalline Exoskeleton 3 14 15 17 18
Fracture 1 4 5 7 9
Impale 6 11 16

SKARNER ITEMS

Starter

Doran's ShieldHealth PotionStealth Ward

Boots

Ionian Boots of LucidityMercury's TreadsPlated Steelcaps

First Back

Tear of the GoddessSheen

Core Items

Ionian Boots of LucidityDivine SundererMuramana

Situational

Gargoyle StoneplateThornmailRanduin's OmenSpirit VisageForce of Nature

Full Build Example

Ionian Boots of LucidityDivine SundererMuramanaGargoyle StoneplateThornmailSpirit Visage

SKARNER SKINS

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SKARNER LORE

Skarner is an immense crystalline scorpion from a hidden valley in Shurima. Part of the ancient Brackern race, Skarner and his kin are known for their great wisdom and deep connection to the land, as their souls are fused with powerful life crystals which hold the living thoughts and memories of their ancestors. In an age long past, the Brackern entered hibernation to avoid untold magical destruction, but recent, threatening events have roused Skarner. As the only Brackern awake, he strives to protect his kind from those who seek to harm them.