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
Nautilus
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

51.0%
Nautilus win rate vs Skarner
Skill matchup — could go either way
204
Games Analyzed
51.0%
Nautilus WR
49.0%
Skarner WR
+78
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nautilus
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
Nautilus
Level 2
Nautilus
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Nautilus
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nautilus is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Nautilus 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.
Nautilus Win Condition
Hook + passive root + R point-and-click lockdown
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Nautilus

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 Nautilus's AP damage and CC
Nautilus's Worst Matchups
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