Skarner’s long-awaited rework has finally arrived, marking the emergence of the Primordial Sovereign onto the Rift.
This rework has been in the pipeline for quite some time, with Riot Games facing several delays during its development process. Nevertheless, Skarner emerged victorious in the Season 12 VGU poll. Now, players have a lot to anticipate over the coming year as Skarner undergoes a comprehensive transformation, encompassing not only a complete overhaul of his abilities but also a visual upgrade and a fresh dose of lore.
With his reworked kit now unveiled and undergoing testing on the PBE, players are eager to explore the revamped dynamics he brings to the game.
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Abilities
Passive – Quaking
Skarner’s Attacks, Shattered Earth, Upheaval, and Impale, apply Quaking for a period of time. At max Quaking stacks, enemies take percent health magic damage over the duration.
Q – Shattered Earth
Rip a boulder from the earth that empowers Attacks and can be thrown as a powerful projectile.
Q – Upheaval
Rip a boulder from the earth that empowers Attacks and can be thrown as a powerful projectile.
W – Seismic Bastion
Skarner gains a shield and sends out a shockwave that damages, increasing his shield on Champion hits.
E – Ixtal’s Impact
Skarner charges, passing through terrain. If he collides with a Champion or monster he can slam them into a wall to damage and stun them.
R – Impale
Skarner lashes his tails out to suppress enemy champions. During this time, Skarner can move freely and will drag his helpless victims around with him.
Overview
At first glance, Riot has bolstered his capabilities, enhancing his damage output and imbuing him with a plethora of utility options. Notably, he now possesses the ability to CC multiple enemies simultaneously, alongside the capacity to single out targets without relying solely on his ultimate. Additionally, his newfound ability to navigate terrain seamlessly aligns well with his role as a jungler.
However, questions linger regarding the delicate balance of his reworked abilities. While Skarner appears poised to unleash formidable damage, the precise tuning of these numbers and the exact limitations of his revamped kit remain to be fully elucidated.
Skins
Base
Cosmic Sting
Earthrune
New Price: 750 RP.
Guardians of the Sands
Sandscourge
Excitement mounts as Skarner’s rework is slated for release in Patch 14.7, coinciding with the introduction of new April Fools skins and many other updates. Players can anticipate diving into the revamped gameplay experience when the patch goes live on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.