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SkarnerPatch History

Tank / Fighter

League ClassicAlso in: Skarner in Wild RiftSkarner in League of Legends

Skarner Current Status

Skarner was last buffed in Patch 26.16 (). Across 2 patches, Skarner has received 1 buff since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideIceborn GauntletSpirit of the Ancient GolemJungle

Skarner Build Guide (Jungle)

Skarner is the jungle's kidnapper: fast Crystal Slash clears, permanent shield uptime, and an Impale that walks the enemy carry into your team like lost luggage. Few ultimates decide fights so cleanly.

Summoner Spells

SmiteFlash

Runes

  • Mark of Attack Speed9x Mark of Attack Speed (+1.7% Attack Speed)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist9x Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist (+0.2 Magic Resist per level (+3.6 at champion level 18))
  • Quintessence of Movement Speed3x Quintessence of Movement Speed (+1.5% Movement Speed)

Attack speed marks fuel Crystal Slash resets and Energize charge; armor, scaling magic resist and move speed round out the drag mission.

Masteries 0/21/9

Defense (21)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 3/33/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 2/22/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 1/11/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 3/33/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 2/32/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 1/11/1
Utility (9)
Summoner's Insight 1/11/1
Wanderer 0/30/3
Meditation 3/33/3
Improved Recall 0/10/1
Scout 0/10/1
Mastermind 2/32/3
Expanded Mind 3/33/3
Artificer 0/20/2
Greed 0/40/4
Runic Affinity 0/10/1
Vampirism 0/30/3
Biscuiteer 0/10/1
Wealth 0/20/2
Awareness 0/40/4
Strength of Spirit 0/30/3
Explorer 0/10/1
Pickpocket 0/10/1
Intelligence 0/30/3
Nimble 0/10/1

0/21/9 tank page: you walk into five people to steal one - the defensive tree pays for the trip.

Skill Order R > Q > W > E

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Crystal SlashQQQQQ
Crystalline ExoskeletonWWWWW
FractureEEEEE
ImpaleRRR

Max Crystal Slash - it is the clear and the slow. Crystalline Exoskeleton second for shield and speed; Fracture stays at one.

Item Build

Starting

Hunter's MacheteHunter's MacheteHealth Potionx5Health Potion

The standard jungle start.

Early goals

Spirit StoneSpirit StoneSheenSheenBoots of SpeedBoots of Speed

Spirit Stone sustains the spam; Sheen because every Crystal Slash procs it.

Core build

Iceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletSpirit of the Ancient GolemSpirit of the Ancient Golem

Iceborn Gauntlet turns the Q spam into slow fields; Ancient Golem funds the tank half.

Boots

Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsBoots of MobilityBoots of Mobility

Mercury's Treads standard - you cannot drag anyone while stunned; Mobility for gank coverage.

Situational

Randuin's OmenRanduin's OmenBanshee's VeilBanshee's VeilSunfire CapeSunfire CapeGuardian AngelGuardian Angel

Randuin's against carries, Banshee's to open the kidnap safely, Sunfire for clear and aura, Guardian Angel for the second attempt.

Item path informed in part by Riot's in-client recommendations and the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
EnergizeLC
Passive - Energize

Basic attacks lower all ability cooldowns by 0.5 seconds. Double effect when attacking champions.

Crystal SlashLC
Q - Crystal Slash
Cost: 20/22/24/26/28 Mana
CD: 3.5

Skarner deals 25/40/55/70/85 (+80% AD) physical damage to all nearby enemies and charges himself with Crystal Energy for 5 seconds if a unit is struck. While Skarner is charged, Crystal Slash deals 24/36/48/60/72 (+40% AP) bonus magic damage and Slows by 25/30/35/40/45% for 2 seconds.

Crystalline ExoskeletonLC
W - Crystalline Exoskeleton
Cost: 60 Mana
CD: 14

Skarner is shielded for 70/115/160/205/250 (+60% AP) damage for 6 seconds. While the shield persists, Skarner gains 30/35/40/45/50% Attack Speed and 15/17/19/21/23% Movement Speed.

FractureLC
E - Fracture
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
CD: 10

Skarner deals 80/120/160/200/240 (+70% AP) magic damage to enemies in a line and marks them for 6 seconds. Striking enemies will consume the mark to heal Skarner for 30/45/60/75/90 (+30% AP). Killing targets outright will also activate the heal. (Each activation heals for 50% less.)

ImpaleLC
R - Impale
Cost: 100/125/150 Mana
CD: 130/120/110

Skarner Suppresses an enemy champion for 1.75 seconds and deals 100/150/200 (+50% AP) magic damage. Skarner can move freely during this time, and will drag his helpless victim around with him. When the effect ends, Skarner's target will be dealt an additional 100/150/200 (+50% AP) magic damage.

Base Stats

HP: 536
HP/lvl: 96
HP Regen: 1.67
AD: 58.3
AD/lvl: 4.2
Armor: 26.8
Armor/lvl: 3.8
MR: 31.25
Attack Range: 125
Attack Speed: 0.625
Move Speed: 345
Mana: 245

Skarner Changes

Patch 26.16

buffCurrent Patch

Skarner has been one of the weakest junglers so we're here to buff him back up. We've got a small bugfix to his E's missile radius, which made it harder to hit than it should have been. Otherwise, we're reverting a few nerfs that Skarner received early in his release.

Passive - Energize

  • NEW   Structure Interaction: Once again works on structures

Q - Crystal Slash

  • Slow: 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% → 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45%

W - Crystalline Exoskeleton

  • Cooldown: 18 → 14

E - Fracture

  • Missile Width: 70 → 120

Patch 26.15

new

Skarner added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Skarner joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Skarner League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skarner last changed in League Classic?
Skarner was last buffed in League Classic Patch 26.16, released August 11, 2026. That patch changed Passive - Energize (NEW   Structure Interaction: Once again works on structures); Q - Crystal Slash (Slow: 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40% → 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45%); W - Crystalline Exoskeleton (Cooldown: 18 → 14).
How many times has Skarner been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Skarner has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 buff.
Was Skarner changed in League Classic Patch 26.16?
Yes - Skarner was buffed in Patch 26.16. The full change details are in the patch history on this page.
What is the best Skarner build in League Classic?
Skarner's League Classic build guide is for Jungle, with core items Iceborn Gauntlet and Spirit of the Ancient Golem. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Skarner released in League Classic?
Skarner was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.