Zaahen vs Skarner
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose short trades early due to his Q empowered autos and W shield, but win extended fights once you build Determination stacks through levels 2-3.
- Post-6 you can match his all-in potential with R damage, and your revive passive gives you a second chance in close fights.
How to Trade
- Force extended trades by using W to pull him back when he tries to disengage after Q combo, then stack Determination with sustained combat.
- Your optimal pattern is W pull into Q double strike, then E for repositioning while maintaining auto attacks to maximize stack generation.
Wave Control
- Let him push early and farm safely, using Q healing to sustain through his poke while building Determination stacks on minions when possible.
- Look for freeze opportunities where you can run him down in the long lane once you have stack advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't let him get free short trades without responding - you need to force extended combat to make your kit work effectively.
- Avoid fighting near walls where his E can guarantee stuns, and don't waste your revive passive on trades you could have won without it.
Created on 12/22/2025
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