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
Hecarim
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

44.5%
Hecarim win rate vs Skarner
Skarner hard counters Hecarim
319
Games Analyzed
44.5%
Hecarim WR
55.5%
Skarner WR
-439
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Hecarim
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Hecarim
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Hecarim
1 item
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Hecarim deals AD 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 Hecarim's Weakness
Hecarim's main weakness: Hard CC, kiting, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Ghost Threat
Hecarim runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Hecarim

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Hecarim's AD damage
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