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@Meddler:Skarner is on the list of champs that are expected to have a gameplay update.

xLordZantx·7/31/2015, 12:14:44 PM·2 votes·11,121 views

I am just questioning the fate of our favourite angry rock lobster .I have played him a fair amount of times since his days of the perma slow king to his current day form as a movespeed juggernaut.

When playing him some issues come to mind like his pre level 6 ganks are not very impactful and it takes a couple items for him to really get going and chase down opponents like or with a .His early game feels weak but his late game is where the real fun lies.It is great to be able to punish a enemy walking under your turret and you drag them further under with Skarner's ult or successfully ambushing an opponent to start a teamfight.

My basic question are: *Will he become a better tank or a better fighter? *Will Skarner's pre 6 gank impact be addressed or do you see it as a fair trade off for what he gains at level 6 or there isn't a problem in that regard? *What is the scale of the update It can't be poppy level but is it like gangplank level? *Can you identify some problems that you have observed that has lead to the decision that he needs a gameplay update.

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RiotRiotRepertoir8/1/2015, 12:16:45 AM8 votes

Will he become a better tank or a better fighter?

He'll generally be a bit better tank following the changes. Depending on how he's using his new mechanic, he'll be a worse fighter on average, but a significantly better one situationally.

Will Skarner's pre 6 gank impact be addressed or do you see it as a fair trade off for what he gains at level 6 or there isn't a problem in that regard?

Pre-6 ganks are more threatening now when executed properly, but not necessarily easier to pull off.

What is the scale of the update It can't be poppy level but is it like gangplank level? Can you identify some problems that you have observed that has lead to the decision that he needs a gameplay update.

Skarner's changes are like a one or two ability change and numbers tuning across the board, gameplay only. Skarner's historically just been one of many guys that tries to run at you (Garen, Morde, and Darius have a bit of this too), so we're trying to add some twists to that so that they don't feel so similar to play as/against in that regard.

jameskarate8/1/2015, 6:37:35 PM1 votes

If you're reworking Skarner, please change his R. It's one of the worst ults in the game. Yes it can suppress someone and drag them back, but it's usability is utter garbage. You basically need to be within melee range to use it which makes it extremely predictable to the enemy team and they can respond to it very easily even if you do get a good target with it. Not to mention the initial target can just blink out of there before you can get in range to use it. Did I mention this is his THIRD REWORK at this point?

Biggus Fishus8/1/2015, 9:15:29 PM1 votes

Please be kind to Skarner. He was once one of my absolute favorite champions ever, but at this point I don't think my heart can handle a 3rd rework. The main things I want to see are making W and E more powerful, and in exchange making Q less overloaded. I consider his E to literally be the worst skillshot ability in the entire game as it currently is, and the only reason I level it at all is because I am forced to in order to have a slow. Oh, and some useabilty for his ult is needed, it's really really bad right now.

DanLikesBacon8/1/2015, 10:37:42 PM1 votes

His pre 6 ganks shouldn't be too impactful in the first place (even though they are). His ult with his W movespeed renders the enemy useless whilst pulling them very far away from their destination. I'd highly recommend not focusing on chasing people because thats generally where most deaths come from on Skarner. With the amount of dashes and hard CC in the game you are more than likely going to get stunned and killed before touching their ADC. Focus on IBG and protect your teammates with permaslow and ulti and you are a very strong useful champ.

Thresh Outta Fux8/2/2015, 1:11:53 PM1 votes

No, don't change the current Skarner. He's a Niche pick, unless you're taking him top lane. Then his only real problem is... Irelia?

Check my match history and grab my build. Stomp Ryze. Laugh hard.

nightmare cheese8/4/2015, 1:41:06 AM1 votes

I think Skarner will do poison damage. Since Hes a scorpion ! Riot will change him into a Tank which will be sadly disappointing. i See him as a fighter. Make the champion feel more fast and damage over time. Also ganks need to be more appealing. Hope riot Reads this !!