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A data-driven breakdown of Skarner Support for patch 16.17: the most-played and highest-win-rate builds and runes, the matchups that beat Skarner, synergy partners, and how Skarner closes games — all from ranked Emerald+ data.
Skarner is an engage tank in the support, and on patch 16.17 they grade out as a strong pick — a 50.6% win rate, 0.2% pick rate, 2,434 ranked games sampled. On the power curve, Skarner holds a fairly even power curve, staying relevant at every stage rather than relying on a single timing.
How Skarner wins: landing engage and starting fights on Skarner's terms, and grouped 5-v-5 teamfights, where Skarner tips the fight. The kit grades 9/10 engage, 8/10 teamfighting. Skarner's soft spots are split-push and siege (3/10, 3/10) — avoid fights that hinge on them.
The most-played core build is Bloodsong, Titanic Hydra, Dead Man's Plate, which holds a 51.6% win rate across 217 games this patch. The build above re-optimizes once you lock in the enemy composition.
The matchup to respect is Lee Sin, where Skarner sits at just 47.9%, and on the team side, Skarner gains the most from a Kai'Sa (+5.2% pair win rate).
Most-played core build and runes for Skarner Support this patch, from Emerald+ ranked games. Pick the enemy team at the top of the page for a comp-specific build.
The picks Skarner Support struggles into most this patch, sorted by your in-matchup win rate. These are your priority bans.
Champions whose presence raises Skarner's win rate most as Support, by pair WR delta over Skarner's solo performance.
Best Top partners for Skarner
Best Jungle partners for Skarner
Best Mid partners for SkarnerSkarner is also played in these other roles this patch.
Take Skarner into the Team Builder to plan around every pick, or check the Tier List to see exactly where Skarner ranks this patch.
