Master Yi vs Skarner

Master Yi
You
VS
Skarner

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Scuttle Contest

  • You lose scuttle fights at level 3 since Skarner has multiple CC abilities and tankiness while you lack damage mitigation.
  • From level 6, you only win 1v1s if you can Q his R windup or catch him without abilities up, as his suppression goes through your W.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Skarner will likely do a standard clear starting bot side to get level 4 for healthy ganks with E-wall stuns.
  • He prioritizes farming to 6 quickly since his R transforms his gank potential completely.

Invade or Not

  • Avoid invading Skarner early as he wins most 1v1s with his CC chain and sustain from W shield.
  • Your best opportunity is counter-jungling his camps when you see him ganking bot side, as his clear speed is slower than yours.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to fight Skarner in river or jungle corridors where his E can easily wall-stun you.
  • Avoid using Q aggressively when his R is up, as the suppression will catch you even mid-Alpha Strike animation.
Created on 03/17/2026
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