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
Skarner
VS
Champion 2
Kayn
vs

43.2%
Skarner win rate vs Kayn
Kayn hard counters Skarner
266
Games Analyzed
43.2%
Skarner WR
56.8%
Kayn WR
-541
Avg Gold Diff @15
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Skarner
Level 6
Kayn
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
Kayn
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
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
Skarner deals Mixed damage while Kayn deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Recommended Items
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 Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
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Kayn's Worst Matchups
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