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
Blitzcrank
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs
64.9%
Blitzcrank win rate vs Skarner
Blitzcrank hard counters Skarner
114
Games Analyzed
64.9%
Blitzcrank WR
35.1%
Skarner WR
+1192
Avg Gold Diff @15
Blitzcrank
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
Blitzcrank
Level 2
Skarner
Level 3
Blitzcrank
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Blitzcrank
Mobility Boots
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Blitzcrank is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Blitzcrank 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.
Blitzcrank Win Condition
One hook wins lane, Q+E+R burst combo, bush control
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Blitzcrank
Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game
Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game
Zeke's Convergence
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 Blitzcrank's AP damage and CC
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