Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Alistar
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

63.2%
Alistar win rate vs Skarner
Alistar hard counters Skarner
125
Games Analyzed
63.2%
Alistar WR
36.8%
Skarner WR
+1056
Avg Gold Diff @15
Alistar
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Alistar
Level 2
Alistar
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Alistar
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Alistar is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Alistar deals AP damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Alistar Win Condition
W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Alistar

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Alistar's AP damage and CC
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