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
Vi
vs

52.3%
Skarner win rate vs Vi
Skarner has the edge
176
Games Analyzed
52.3%
Skarner WR
47.7%
Vi WR
+181
Avg Gold Diff @15
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Vi
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Vi
Level 3
Skarner
Level 6
Vi
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
Vi
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Skarner is strongest mid game while Vi peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Skarner deals Mixed damage while Vi deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Vi's Weakness
Vi's main weakness: Kiting, R is committal, squishy if behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Vi Win Condition
R point-and-click lockdown, gank with Q, burst squishies
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 Vi's AD damage

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

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Skarner's Worst Matchups
Vi's Worst Matchups
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