Skarner

the Primordial Sovereign

Tank · Fighter
Melee
Mana

From the archive

The ancient, colossal brackern Skarner is revered in Ixtal as one of the founding members of its ruling caste, the Yun Tal.

Devoted to keeping his nation safe from the rest of the world, Skarner dwells in a chamber beneath Ixaocan where he can hear the vibrations of the earth and detect potential threats. As more members of the Yun Tal begin questioning Ixtal's self-isolation, Skarner grows increasingly paranoid and will do anything to keep Ixtal and its people safe—no matter the cost. …

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The kit

Passive

Threads of Vibration

Skarner's Attacks, Shattered Earth, Upheaval, and Impale, apply Quaking. At max stacks of Quaking, enemies take max Health magic damage over its duration.

Q · 8/6.75/5.5/4.25/3s cooldown

Shattered Earth / Upheaval

Skarner rips a boulder from the earth that empowers his attacks and can be thrown as a powerful projectile.

W · 10/9/8/7/6s cooldown

Seismic Bastion

Skarner gains a shield and creates an earthquake whose shockwave damages and slows foes.

E · 22/21/20/19/18s cooldown

Ixtal's Impact

Skarner charges forward and passes through terrain. If he collides with a champion or large monster, he'll slam them into the next wall he hits to damage and stun them.