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October 2026 · Patch 7.3c
Tank · JUNGLE · TOP

Skarner Wild Rift Expert Guide

Skarner excels when his entry angle is unexpected. Set up vision before objectives and look for Impales through unwarded walls.

Skarner
★ JUNGLE · TOP Tier A
DMG
UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win 54.8% #4 · ↓1pt
Pick 1.6% #39
Ban 0.5% #102

Skarner Wild Rift Expert Guide

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsSkarner: combos & tips Wild Rift

Standard engage comboDemanding
1 E E
2
3 R R
4 Q Q
5 W W

3 to close the gap + drag towards a wall (CD reset -35%), ultimate to stun up to 3 targets, 1 for the 3 empowered AAs during the stun, 2 to survive

1v1 all-in comboExpert
1 Q Q
2 AA
3 AA
4 Q Q
5 E E
6 R R

1 for the empowered AAs, 3rd AA deals max HP damage, recast the 1 for the boulder (slow), dash if the enemy flees, ult as a finisher

Team engagement comboDemanding
1 R R
2 E E
3
4 Q Q
5 W W

Use the ultimate first to grab multiple targets, drag them into the allied team, use the empowered AAs, and use the shield to absorb incoming damage

What interrupts itGaren Q Decisive Strike silence · 1.5 sSett E Facebreaker stun · 1 s

Mechanical Tips

  • Ixtal’s Impact (3) wall reset: when Skarner dashes whilst dragging a target and slams them against a wall, the cooldown of ability 3 is reduced by 35% — ALWAYS aim for the nearest wall to reset the dash more quickly
  • Shattered Earth (1) 3rd auto-attack: Ability 1 empowers 3 consecutive auto-attacks — the 3rd auto-attack deals 9% of the target’s maximum HP as physical damage plus a 40% slow — the auto-attacks must hit the SAME target to complete the sequence
  • Impale (Ult) multi-suppression: the ultimate suppresses up to 3 champions simultaneously — target groups of nearby enemies to maximise the number of targets, particularly in a choke point
  • Threads of Vibration (passive): auto-attacks and abilities apply stacks — at 3 stacks, the enemy takes X% of their maximum HP as magic damage — keep up the pressure on the same target to build up stacks

Common Mistakes

  • Ixtal’s Impact with no wall in sight: dragging a target away from walls does not reset the cooldown and leaves Skarner with no escape route — identify a wall before engaging and aim the dash towards it
  • Impale (Ult) on your own: the ultimate is far more effective with the team behind you — do not use the ultimate when solo diving; wait until your allies are in position to capitalise on the crowd control
  • Shattered Earth interrupted: if Skarner switches targets between the three empowered auto-attacks, the stacks do not count towards the final 9% max HP — always complete all three auto-attacks on the same target

Notable Interactions

  • Impale can hit targets with certain active invulnerabilities [to be confirmed in WR] — check interactions with Sivir’s Spell Shield and Vladimir’s Pool
  • The boulder from Upheaval (re-cast of ability 1) also slows — use it to peel for your ADC if an enemy dives
  • Skarner is particularly strong on maps with lots of walls and terrain (jungle, lanes) — the cooldown reset on ability 3 occurs more frequently in dense areas

FAQ

How should I play Skarner in Wild Rift?

Skarner is generally played as Jungle. The first objective is to play around level 3 and terrain angles. skarner doesn't need to force every duel: he wants to land a first clean cc, then convert it into scuttle, dragon or plates.

When is Skarner strongest?

Skarner takes over in mid game: force river fights with mid/support priority. skarner excels when he can isolate the enemy jungler before dragon or baron.

How do I punish Skarner?

Skarner is usually punished by forcing its first defensive or spacing tool too early.

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