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
Qiyana
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

32.7%
Qiyana win rate vs Skarner
Skarner hard counters Qiyana
113
Games Analyzed
32.7%
Qiyana WR
67.3%
Skarner WR
-1380
Avg Gold Diff @15
Qiyana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Qiyana
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Qiyana
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Qiyana
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
Qiyana deals AD damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Qiyana's Weakness
Qiyana's main weakness: Tanks, falling behind, no elements in base. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Qiyana Win Condition
Element combos, R river/wall stun, roam assassin
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Qiyana

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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 Qiyana's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Qiyana's Worst Matchups
Skarner's Worst Matchups
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