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Skarner

The Primordial Sovereign

About Skarner

Skarner, The Primordial Sovereign, is a powerful fighter, juggernaut, tank, and vanguard champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on August 9, 2011 during Patch 1.0.0.123, Skarner has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 6 unique skins available, Skarner offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Skarner has a decent collection of skins to choose from, giving players plenty of options to switch up their look.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Skarner brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Skarner is primarily played as a fighter/juggernaut/tank/vanguard, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.123, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Skarner's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Skarner requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Skarner's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Skarner's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Skarner

Whether you're just picking up Skarner or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this fighter, juggernaut, tank, and vanguard champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Impressive durability
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited damage output
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Can be kited by other champions

Skarner currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Skarner should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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